Those benefits of hiring talents remotely will change your hiring strategy forever

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In recent years, especially during the global pandemic situation, remote work has become increasingly popular.

This trend has been driven by the benefits of hiring remote talent, which include access to a larger pool of highly skilled professionals, lower overhead costs, increased productivity, and greater flexibility.

In this blog post, we will explore these benefits in greater detail and discuss why companies should consider hiring talents remotely.

1. Access to a larger talent pool

One of the main advantages of remote work is that it allows companies to access a much larger pool of highly skilled professionals. By hiring remotely, businesses can recruit from a global talent pool, rather than being limited to candidates in their local area. This opens up the possibility of finding highly qualified individuals with unique perspectives and specialized skill sets, which may not be available in the company's home country.

2. Lower Overhead Costs

Moreover, by expanding the talent pool beyond the local area, businesses are more likely to find candidates who align with their values, culture, and mission. This can lead to higher levels of engagement, as well as a better fit between the employee and the organization. Additionally, with the ability to hire from a larger pool of candidates, businesses can reduce the time and resources they spend on recruitment, making the hiring process more efficient.

Hiring remotely also comes with the benefit of reduced overhead costs. In a traditional office environment, businesses need to invest in office space, furniture, equipment, and utilities. However, with remote work, employees can work from their homes, shared workspaces, or other remote locations. This eliminates the need for office space, and in turn, reduces the cost of rent, utilities, and office supplies. By cutting down on these expenses, businesses can allocate resources towards other areas of their operations, such as marketing, research and development, or expanding their product lines.

3. Increased Productivity and Greater Flexibility

Another key benefit of hiring remote talent is that it can lead to increased productivity. In a traditional office setting, employees can be easily distracted by different interruptions. Remote workers, on the other hand, can work in an environment that is more conducive to their personal productivity and matches their own work style. This leads to a reduction in distractions, which can improve focus and concentration.

With remote work, employees can work on their own schedules, which can be particularly appealing to individuals with family or personal commitments. This can lead to happier, more satisfied employees, who are more likely to remain with the company for the long term. Additionally, remote workers can be located in different time zones, which can allow businesses to provide 24/7 customer service or support.

4. Retain top talent

Remote work can also be a way to attract and retain top talent. Many employees today appreciate their freedom at work more than the other perks, meaning that when it comes to choosing their next job, talents would go with the company which best understands their needs.

5. Embrace Diversity

Building remote teams helps create a more diverse, globalized, and forward-thinking workforce, while also enabling the organization to tap into new markets and gain a competitive advantage. The presence of a diverse background and experience among employees is beneficial for any business as it creates an environment of openness to different perspectives, ideas, and cultures.

Overall, hiring talents remotely can provide a range of benefits for companies looking to expand their talent pool, reduce costs, and improve productivity and employee satisfaction. As such, it is an option that should be seriously considered by any organization looking to grow and succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.

We would love to schedule a free discovery call and help you and your organization understand how remote hiring would change your hiring strategy for good. Feel free to book a meeting with our founder, Yanny Hristova at this link.

Remote IT World is a 2022 Clutch Leader

Remote IT World is one of the Best HR Companies in Bulgaria According to Clutch

The IT industry has been helping companies transform their businesses into modern workforces. With that being said, the need for reliable IT services grows each year. Thankfully, our team at Remote IT World is here to help! We're a top choice HR and Staffing Partner of the companies and startups that are looking to hire top remote tech and Blockchain professionals worldwide.

As a matter of fact, our team has been recently named as one of the best HR companies in all of Bulgaria by none other than Clutch. In case you don’t know, Clutch is an established platform in the heart of Washington, DC, committed to helping small, mid-market, and enterprise businesses identify and connect with the service providers they need to achieve their goals.

This is a huge achievement for our Remote IT World team. We are very thankful to Clutch and their team for making this award possible. Our team is grateful to be named as one of the top B2B companies in all of Bulgaria. This is a testament to our hard work and dedication to providing the best services for our clients.

Speaking of our clients, we would like to dedicate this award to all of you! You guys have been vital to our success and we honestly couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you so much for trusting us and believing in our team.
Not sure where to begin in your mission to go remote? We empower both tech talent and employers to go remote. Start with hello. End with remote success!

Working from home - Starter Kit

Working from home can be a blessing and a curse.

Some people want to. Some people are forced to.

Before you begin, remember one thing. Practice makes perfect. Keep practicing, and you'll be a master of remote work!

Yes, it might be frustrating at first. We love our old habits. New habits can be a challenge. So be patient and mindful about your experience. Talk openly with your colleagues and teammates. They are in the same "home office challenge" situation like you.

Here is a list of basics to help you prepare for working from home!

1. Design your home office space

Feeling distracted at home? That's understandable! Dishes, laundry, family members and neighbors can all be distractions.

SOLUTION
So first thing first, create a dedicated "office space" in your home. Pick a quiet spot in the house. It can be a creative corner or (ideally) a room. Stay close to fresh air and natural light. Dedicate it only to work use. Add a desk, suitable chair, plants and a few personal items. The office should spark joy when you see it.

2. Separate the personal from professional

Keep your personal life separate from your work life!

HOW? Get in one mindset. Work mindset or personal mindset. When you're "in work mode," decide only to focus on work-related tasks. When you're not in work mode, focus only on personal tasks.

TECH SOLUTION
Create 2 separate accounts in your browser. One for corporate and one for personal use. Keep your social media accounts in your private account. You don't want to get distracted by friends and other matters.

3. Set rules with your family or roommates

How do you set rules with your family or roommates? It sounds scary, but it's actually simple!

SOLUTION
Make basic rules. These rules tell them when you are available and not available. Here's some examples. If you have your headset on, you are not open to talk. When the door is open, they can come in, when the door is closed, they should not. And talk to the kids, so they understand. When the door is closed, they should do their homework, or play with toys.

4. Collaborate with colleagues ... better

Yes, we all have the tools to collaborate. Internet and mobile-first tools are everywhere! However, there's a better way to collaborate.

BETTER HOW? Remember, collaborating from home is more about writing than talking. Only schedule meetings for unique situations or emergencies. Have fewer meetings!

TECH SOLUTIONS
Instead of meetings, use more files and wikis. Use tools like Google Drive, Notion.io, or Confluence. First, introduce your idea in writing. Share it with your colleagues. Give them time to read it. They can access the shared files and add ideas.

5. Chat! Chat! Chat!

Are you already using a group chat solution for work?

TECH SOLUTIONS
Messengers such as Slack, Discord, and Twist help organize the business topics into channels. You can choose which team members have access to each channel. That way, the channels are always relevant. Channels can be divided by purpose, department or project.

Is the purpose to just chat? Create a #random channel. This will be your "water cooler" space. Is the purpose to inform the whole team? Create a #general channel is for key announcements and important news.

REMOTE IT WORLD TIP!
A mobile phone can be useful for client-facing roles. Use it for client communication, and use chat for company communication.

6. Do daily check-ins

You just need a daily 30 minute call to foster collaboration.

HOW? Set the agenda in advance. Follow it each day. Use the 3-question technique from Scrum methodology. Invite every member to answer for themselves. What did you do yesterday? What you are going to do today? Do you need any help?

Keep each other accountable, even in a flat company structure. Support and help each other. Have a task management system in place. That will help everyone see the progress and status of projects.

7. Meetings are the "dessert "

When you have a video meeting, it should be an amazing experience. Like dessert!

You don't want poor audio or video quality, right? So let's pick some great solutions.

TECH SOLUTIONS
Zoom is a popular choice. It has great audio and video quality for unlimited attendees. GoogleMeet also works just fine. Skype can be an option too because it is a familiar platform.

8. Connect with other people

Stay social. Stay alive. Stay happy!

Luckily, we can use the computer for social fun too, not just for work.

In a normal work situation, go out as much as possible. Join a sport. Or find a hobby! You can choose cooking classes, hiking, or photography clubs. Just find something that will bring that social element into your life.

Alternatively, you can sign up for Remo.co online events and meet extraordinary people while staying home.

9. Keep your inner motivation high

There are 2 types of motivation: internal and external.

The problem? External motivation is temporary! Your salary, benefits and perks will not motivate you forever.

SOLUTION
Think about your internal motivation. What moves you personally? What are your core values? They usually don’t change much, if at all. Do you passionately care about people and their experience? Do you put family first and feel motivated to support them? Find your internal motivation. Recognize it and remember it. It will keep you motivated.

10. Don’t overwork yourself

Sometimes it "hurts" to stop working. Many remote workers feel the need to work, work, work all of the time. Why? They may be passionate about the work. However, more often, they may feel pushed. Remote work is often focused on results and deliverables. So, if they stop working, they feel unproductive. This is "overworking yourself." It's not healthy or productive.

Maybe you work 12 hours every day for a week, but you didn't finish the job. Your boss doesn't see that! They only see the results. It will look like you didn't work at all. It's better to work smarter, not harder.

HOW? Don't forget to set realistic expectations! Work with your supervisor to set realistic goals and deadlines, so you're not overworking yourself.

TECH SOLUTIONS
Provide regular updates on Jira, Trello, or Asana to ensure visibility and transparency.

11. Find your peak productivity times

We all have 24 hours each day. Do you feel that some days are super productive and others not?

SOLUTION
Try to keep your energy levels balanced daily. Follow a routine and a proper diet. Drink a lot of water! If you are more productive in the mornings, schedule more important projects for the beginning of the day. If you are a night owl, mornings might be more suitable for checking emails, updates and meetings.

Now you are ready to work from home! Want to add your thoughts and tips? Get in touch! We are curious to hear about your experience and your story.

Yours remotely,

Yanny

Founder of Remote IT World

Remote work is all around us!

You might be already working remote & you might have not realized it yet.

Remote work doesn't mean work from home.
Remote work is all around us!

Operating virtually stands for a set-up where execution is possible via the internet.

Typically implementing tools such as Jira, Trello, communicating to your team via email, Slack, Discord, conducting meetings via Zoom, Google Meet, Skype etc. You already do that, right 🙂

Apart from the fully distributed teams where everyone can work from anywhere. There are few more successful examples of remote work: Co-located teams, Distributed teams & Hybrid Teams. Let's talk for a moment for each of them:

- Co-located teams -

One team is based in an office in Sofia and another in an office in London. The two teams work perfectly well together although they do reside in different countries. To communicate to each other and to align on their tasks, they implement good processes and write down documentation! They have crystal clear expectations of what the outcome of their work should look like.

- Distributed teams -

Let's say your company HQ is in the USA, your Sales team is all over the world, your integrators and consultants travel across Europe, EMEA, APAC, some people are in the Berlin office. These team members spread all over the world use the mechanics of remote work to run business and perform their jobs.

- Hybrid teams -

The "Core Crew' or as they might think of themselves is in the office. in that team composition, there is also a number of individuals each in a different location. The ones outside of the office are the remote workers. However to be able to work together, the ones in the office adjust their workflow and process to include effectively those outside of it. Basically they all work in a remote fashion.

Remember, Even if there is 1 person outside of the office, you all already work remotely!

PS: Lately, i've been thinking, what's stopping you to give your employees the option to work fully remotely? What other myths and stereotypes about remote reside in your head? Drop us a line we're curious to hear from you and assist you on your way to scaling your tech business go global, go remote.