remote work

Do You Have a Remote Work Policy in Place? Here’s Why You Need One

Most companies have some type of remote capability these days. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to switch to a remote workspace. Some employers have continued to offer remote work for their employees. However, it has become crucial to have some kind of remote work policy in place. Here’s why. It Protects You and Your Employees The biggest reason to have a clear remote work policy is that it protects you and your employees. You can provide information about how often employees are able to work remotely or in what instances. Your policy book can also detail what hours they are expected to be available, how hours are tracked, etc. All of this protects both parties because the rules are written out and clear. There is a Set Expectation Speaking of being clear, employees perform better when there is a set expectation to meet. As mentioned above, this includes things like hours and ......

How Geographic Hiring Has Changed During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly everything we knew about life, but it has had a profound impact on the job market and the companies doing the hiring. In the past, economic downturns like this have put a serious halt on hiring for most businesses. However, employers can approach this economic disaster a bit differently. Here is how geographic hiring has changed during COVID-19. No Historical Data First and foremost, there is no historical data to mirror exactly what is happening in the job market right now. What happened in 2008 with the market crash is not the same as what is happening now. In fact, there is nothing like it that has happened in this century. Having no data to go on can be hard. Comparing this economic downturn to that of the previous decade could be a costly mistake for your organization as well. In 2008, many employers -expected potential candidates ......