Demand Analysis: Flexible Schedule on headhunter.kg
A flexible schedule implies the ability for an employee to plan their working hours independently within established limits. This format is suitable for various categories of workers, including those who work remotely.The main characteristics of a flexible schedule include:
- a specific time when the employee must be available to perform their duties;
- the ability to choose the start and end times of the workday independently;
- a period during which the fulfillment of the established working time norm is monitored.
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*The median salary is a more accurate indicator than the average, as it excludes the influence of extreme values and demonstrates the central tendency.
According to data for 2025, flexible schedules are most commonly found in mass and service specializations. The highest growth in vacancies is observed among call center operators (+148.8%), cooks and bakers (+115.8%), as well as SMM and content managers (+103.5%), indicating an increase in flexible forms of employment in both the service sector and digital professions. The highest median salary is recorded for couriers (72,268 soms), while stable but moderate demand is observed in sectors such as trade and education.
Top 10 Cities with Vacancies for Flexible Schedules for 2025 on headhunter.kg
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In 2025, the increase in the number of vacancies with flexible schedules is observed in large and developing cities. The highest growth is recorded in Tokmok (+80.0%) and Osh (+75.8%), with a confident increase of 50.9% noted in Bishkek. At the same time, a decrease in such vacancies is observed in Karakol and Manas, which may indicate an uneven distribution of flexible forms of employment across regions.
Applicant Analysis: Flexible Schedule on headhunter.kg
Top 10 Specializations by Resumes with Flexible Schedules and Median Salary for 2025 on headhunter.kg
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In 2025, the number of resumes with flexible schedules on headhunter.kg showed a decrease across almost all key specializations. The most noticeable reduction is observed among programmers and SMM specialists (more than -32%), as well as among salespeople and waiters (about -31%). This indicates a decline in the activity of job seekers interested in flexible work formats. However, median salary expectations remain at the level of 30,000–50,000 soms, indicating a continuing interest in flexible schedules, albeit with a more cautious approach from applicants.
Top 10 Cities with Resumes for Flexible Schedules for 2025 on headhunter.kg
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In 2025, the growth of resumes with flexible schedules was recorded only in Bishkek (+64.3%), while in other cities there is a decrease in the activity of job seekers. The most significant decline is noted in Karakol (-61.9%), Cholpon-Ata (-58.8%), and Kara-Balta (-56.1%). This indicates a concentration of job seekers' interest in flexible work formats in the capital and a decrease in interest in other regions.
Employer Analysis: Remote Work on headhunter.kg
Remote work implies the performance of job duties outside the employer's office using modern information technologies.Top 10 Specializations with Remote Schedules and Median Salary for 2025 on headhunter.kg
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In 2025, remote vacancies on headhunter.kg demonstrate significant growth across most specializations. The highest dynamics are observed among SMM and content managers (+238.5%), marketers (+177.1%), educators (+178.0%), and designers (+172.4%), highlighting the active spread of remote work in creative and digital professions. There is also an increase in demand for HR specialists (+136.6%), accountants (+122.0%), and technical support (+151.1%), indicating that remote work is becoming an important tool for hiring in various business functions.
Top 10 Cities with Remote Vacancies for 2025 on headhunter.kg
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In 2025, remote work on headhunter.kg shows a sharp increase in all cities of Kyrgyzstan. The largest growth is recorded in Tokmok (+163.6%), Kara-Balta and Balakchy (+140.0%), as well as in Kyzyl-Kiya and Naryn (+142.9%), indicating the expansion of remote employment beyond major cities and a reduction in territorial restrictions for job seekers and employers.
Applicant Analysis: Remote Work on headhunter.kg
Top 10 Specializations by Resumes with Remote Schedules and Median Expected Salary for 2025 on headhunter.kg
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In 2025, the dynamics of resumes with remote schedules on headhunter.kg remain heterogeneous. An increase in applicant activity is observed in areas such as education, administration, accounting, and design (up to +18.5%), while in IT, call centers, SMM, and administrative support, there is a decrease in the number of resumes (up to -27.8%). This indicates a shift in job seekers' interests towards more stable remote roles and cautious behavior in mass remote professions.
Top 10 Cities with Resumes for Remote Schedules for 2025 on headhunter.kg
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In 2025, a decrease in the number of resumes with remote schedules on headhunter.kg is observed in all represented cities of Kyrgyzstan. The most noticeable reduction occurs in Bishkek (-4.3%) and Osh (-7.8%), while in other cities, the decline reaches 15–20%. These data indicate an overall decrease in job seeker activity in the remote work sector, regardless of the region.
Conclusion
The analysis of data for 2025 shows a difference in the dynamics of demand and supply in the segments of flexible and remote employment: employers significantly increase the number of remote vacancies, especially in digital, creative, and service areas, while the activity of job seekers is declining or growing only slightly. In the flexible schedule segment, demand from employers remains high, especially in applied and service roles, while the number of resumes is decreasing, which may indicate a potential shortage of candidates. The remote format, on the other hand, is becoming an important hiring tool; however, job seekers are becoming more selective, acting more cautiously and focusing on stable roles. Overall, the labor market demonstrates a transition to a more mature model: the growth of employment formats continues, but decisions about employment are becoming more conscious.HeadHunter is the leading platform for job search and recruitment in Kyrgyzstan and other CIS countries.
This review was prepared by "HeadHunter Kyrgyzstan" based on the analysis of job vacancies and resumes posted on the headhunter.kg website. The image on the main page is illustrative: levkostin.ru.
