To stay ahead of the competition in today’s talent marketplace, you need to embrace the concept of remote work – and making it work as much as feasible for your business.
The proof is in the numbers. According to research:
- More than 70 percent of employees want the flexible work options put in place in recent years to stay.
- More than half of managers surveyed said work-from-home environments boosted team productivity.
- Eighty-two percent of respondents to one poll said working from home is the future.
- And, 40 percent of employees said they wanted to quit due to a lack of flexibility in their workplaces.
Successfully sourcing, hiring and managing remote workers requires some modifications to your current talent strategies – but with a little planning and foresight, you can easily make it happen.
Attracting Talent for Remote Work
Especially if it’s your first time hiring remote employees, you may need to tweak your recruitment process accordingly. For instance:
- Use specific language in job titles and descriptions. State, right up front, that you are hiring remotely. Be clear about job requirements in terms of time zone, flexible schedules, and tools and technology.
- Post on job boards dedicated to remote work. Options include WeWorkRemotely, Working Nomads, FlexJobs and Jobspresso.
- Optimize your website and social media. Make sure they are loaded with content on your company culture, mission, benefits, and support of remote employees and work/life balance. Share your jobs in remote work groups.
- Offer competitive compensation. Benefits are a big draw for all top candidates, but take this one step further and focus on what remote workers specifically are looking for. For example, contrary to popular belief, many remote employees work longer hours than their counterparts. They need generous vacation and paid time off. Along with the standards like health insurance and retirement plans, don’t forget their professional development opportunities. Or, what about a hot-desking plan at a convenient coworking space?
Managing Remote Talent
Now that you’ve landed them, concentrate on team collaboration as you manage remote workers. Even though they’re not physically in the office, they should be naturally embedded into your work environment and culture. Here are some tips:
- Regular, ongoing communication is essential. Enhance this company-wide commitment by continuously improving tools for remote work, such as video meetings, as well as project management and chat platforms.
- Hold regular one-on-one meetings just as you would with on-site team members. Recent Gallup research shows that remote workers with regular manager check-ins are nearly three times as likely to be engaged in their work.
- Celebrate virtually. Remote work can sometimes call for more visibility when recognizing individual and team achievements. Acknowledge accomplishments during team meetings and use digital platforms to share success stories.
At PrideStaff Modesto, we’re laser-focused on finding the right fit for both employers and job seekers, including building optimal remote work models tailored to your company and its unique needs. Contact us today to get help finding top tier talent!
