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How To Hire Remote Employees

How To Hire Remote Employees

Did you know that 50% of employees worldwide work outside of their main office for at least 2.5 days a week? And companies are reaping the benefits. 85% of business leaders have expressed that flexible working has made their business more productive, and 67% even think that flexibility can improve productivity by at least a fifth. If your team has yet to add remote workers, now is a great time to do it!

Expand your search

Hiring remote employees allows you to expand your net for finding talent significantly. Consider this when posting your job listing, and don’t limit it to only specific areas. Some of the most talented candidates may live in remote areas or even overseas. This is where partnering with a recruiting firm can come in handy, as we have connections with candidates worldwide.

Look for key skills

Any successful remote employee needs to excel at a few key skills. These include great communication, exceptional organization, and reliable accountability. To assess a candidate’s mastery in these three areas, be sure to ask lots of behavioral questions during the interview process. Additionally, remote employees MUST be tech-savvy. Without an in-person support team to troubleshoot, they will need to be comfortable with all sorts of different technology ranging from reporting software to video conferencing.

Be upfront about expectations

The stipulations around every single remote position are different. Throughout the hiring process, starting with the job listing, be clear about what you expect from remote employees. Explain how they will be evaluated, and how their position measures success. It’s essential that you follow through on these expectations throughout the hiring process, and as soon as your new employee is on board.

Consider hiring contract

If you’re still a little wary about hiring remote employees, consider starting with a contractor. You can always offer a contractor a permanent position down the road (contract-to-hire); often referred to as the “try before you buy” method.

Flexible working is the future. If your company is curious about how you can hire more remote employees, or simply need help discovering the talent you need; talk to one of our experienced recruiters today.

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