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With the rise of remote work, many people are now seeking out opportunities that will allow them to work from home. While this can be a great way to attract a wider pool of candidates, it can also make it tricky to find candidates who will truly excel in a remote work environment.Remote Recruiting TipsWhen screening candidates for remote positions, it’s essential to look for signs that they will thrive, as remote work has often been portrayed as deceptively easy. As a recruiter or hiring manager, you need to employ some additional tools to ensure that you’re finding candidates who…

There is no question that hiring freelancers can be a great way to grow your business. By outsourcing work to independent contractors, you can save time and money while still getting the job done. However, there are also some risks associated with using freelancers, which is why it’s crucial to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.We’ve rounded up some benefits and potential risks of hiring freelancers. Read through, then decide if freelance contracting is right for your business needs!Considering the Benefits of Hiring FreelancersThe gig economy is growing daily. This is excellent news for businesses looking to…

Evidence continues to mount to prove what the remote workers of the world already know: working from home—or a coffee shop or library or coworking space—is the new normal.Here’s more proof remote work is becoming the norm: The latest proof to throw on the pile comes in the form of Upwork’s recently released Future Workforce Report. Based on an online survey of more than 1,000 workforce hiring decision makers, it finds that people from younger generations (millennials and generation Z) are moving into management roles, and they expect the future workplace to be remote.For example, 69% of these younger managers say…

As the remote job market grows, so do the multitude of options job seekers are faced with—including which companies to pursue. To help you narrow down your options when searching for remote work, we’re highlighting Netflix, a subscription streaming service and internet media provider.Below, we’ve outlined details about Netflix’s business operations, the company’s flexible and remote job offerings, and the career areas it hires for.What Flexible Jobs Does Netflix Offer?Netflix offers full-time, part-time, freelance, temporary, and remote jobs. Because the company serves members in many countries, it provides flexible job opportunities to both entry-level and experienced applicants throughout the United…

Now that your team is working virtually, their success depends on having the right home office tech and tools. To help employers know what’s essential for each remote worker to receive from the company, Remote.co asked an informal panel of remote work experts for their views.Some of the most important types of office equipment to maximize the experience of working from home, as well as the outcome, are listed below. Stipend for Internet/Office EquipmentBonnie Whitfield, Human Resources Director of Family Destinations Guide, which shifted to a remote work setup after the pandemic started, recommends that employers prioritize providing their employees with the best…

Remote work has become ubiquitous—yet remote work management is still a relatively new practice to many managers, particularly at the senior level.Remote.co asked a group of executives with remote work expertise for their best tips for top-level remote work managers to help them manage more effectively.Give Them Their SpaceMax Wesman is Chief Operating Officer at GoodHire, a company that continues to advocate for remote work and operates 100% remotely. Wesman manages and oversees day-to-day remote operations, working closely with department heads to support their direct reports. Wesman emphasized that newly remote top-level managers are facing a “culture shock” of their own as they…

Are company offices the ideal place to get work done? A new study on workplace acoustics suggests that the answer is no. The research—which was commissioned by Interface, Inc. and included the perspective of more than 2,000 adult workers in the United States, UK, and Australia—revealed just how much employees’ concentration levels, productivity, and creativity are being affected by office noise.Office Noise Negatively Impacts WorkersThe data shows that nearly 70% of global employees feel negatively impacted by office noise, which has led a double-digit percentage (16%) to choose to work remotely in order to distance themselves physically from these unsolved…

Conventional career advice suggests getting a college degree to land a high-paying job, but that isn’t always an option with personal commitments and financial constraints. However, lacking a college degree doesn’t mean high-paying remote jobs are out of reach.Today’s remote job market has evolved to include many in-demand roles that don’t require a four-year degree. Many good-paying jobs without a degree required can be obtained with only a high school diploma and/or relevant skills. Although you need training or experience to reach the highest earning potential in any career field, these 10 careers are all attainable without a four-year degree…

Talent recruitment for remote workers requires specialized strategies. To avoid the stress and expense of a mis-hire, try these five recruitment tips that are specifically targeted at remote workers.Explain What Remote Talent Means to Your CompanyNot all companies have the same expectations of remote workers, and virtual roles may be structured differently in different organizations. Because of this fact, Daniela Herrera, Director of Recruitment Operations and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at R/GA, recommends including a short explanation of what “remote talent” means in relation to your company and the position for which you’re hiring.“For example, some organizations might be interested in hiring remote…

Remote teams possess the potential to be incredibly innovative. With each member of a remote group based in a different location with unique inspirations and insights, the possibilities for creative collaboration are infinite—if you know how to tap into and channel these forces.Here are some ideas on how to inspire innovation on your remote team.Create a Culture of CommunicationInnovation starts with communication, and remote teams need to be more intentional about ensuring that frequent opportunities for effective communication occur.Human Resources Analyst Adrienne Couch at LLC.services advises managers to make sure that team members communicate with each other on a regular basis, whether through…