Our working lives have changed dramatically since the pandemic and remote or hybrid working has become the norm for a large proportion of workers. Companies had to transition to remote working very quickly in March 2020 and since then have continued to improve their technical capabilities to make remote working connectivity almost seamless. Below are 5 reasons to recruit workers which will benefit your business.
According to the Office for National Statistics for the period In (25 January to 5 February 2023) around 40% of working adults reported having worked from home at some point in the past seven days.
5 Reasons To Hire Remote Workers
1. Reach Wider talent pool
If you take out geographical barriers you can reach thousands more potential employees outside a normal commuting range. This may allow you hire contract, temporary or project staff more easily.
2. Attract more Skilled workers
The wider you cast your recruitment net the more likely you will be to find workers with the correct skills for your jobs. For example there could be an untapped pool of talent of people who want to live in the country but who are a perfect match for your business in the city. There are many business sectors experiencing skills deficits and if they can attract those skills by offering remote working both sides win.
3. Greater employee retention
Many businesses realise that not only does remote working help attract new talent but it also allows them to hold on to valued employees. Staff who thrived on working from home during the pandemic are more likely to stay with a company who allows them to do this going forward. An additional benefit is that hiring remote contract workers can avoid overloading core teams. This prevents them burning out which will have a positive impact on the overall well-being of non-remote employees.
4. Increased Agility & resilience
Drawing from a wider talent pool can make your business more agile, allowing remote work can also make your business more agile. Instead of waiting weeks to fill a position, you could attract the right candidate within days. A lot of businesses with remote working can hire a mix of contract/freelance workers. These companies can then quickly scale up and down in response to workload demands. If your growth is steady, you can take on more full-time remote employees but if trade increases you can quickly draw on teams of freelance workers. Embracing the remote working has allowed businesses achieve greater productivity, increase innovation, and move faster to market.
5. Reduce overhead costs
Having less people in the office is a great way to reduce office overheads.
- Rent & Utilities: If hiring remote workers means you can rent less office space and spend less on heating & lighting, cleaning and business taxes.
- Workers are also saving on commuting costs and helping to save the environment.
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