How to tell if a company is offering 'fake flexibility,' according to a CEO

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Some companies are “catfishing” job candidates with false promises of remote work and flexible hours to lure talent in a stubbornly tight labor market. Here are some tips for spotting fake flexibility on the job hunt and 3 big red flags to watch out for:

To lure talent in a tight labor market, some companies are “catfishing” job candidates with false promises of remote work and easy hours.

Since these perks remain a top priority among job seekers, certain employers resort to overstating their policies to seem more appealing, says Molly Johnson-Jones, co-founder and CEO of Flexa Careers, a global directory of flexible work companies. She calls it “fake flexibility.

 

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