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@formstack Chris Byers CEO, Formstack 4 Ways That a Remote Work Environment Helps Your Recruiting Process

4 Ways that a Remote Work Environment Helps Your Recruiting Process

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Slideshare based on blog post by Chris Byers, Formstack CEO. When recruiting, posting a remote job opens up a wider field of qualified applicants. A recent survey by Staples reported that 71% of people think remote working is a major benefit when considering a new job. Remote and hybrid-remote companies can position themselves as more attractive places to work and recruit stronger candidates. This Slideshare features four ways having a remote work environment can help you find the best candidate for your job.

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Chris ByersCEO, Formstack

4 Ways That a Remote Work Environment

Helps Your Recruiting Process

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Seventy-one percent of survey respondents think remote working is an important benefit when considering a new job.

Remote as an Advantage

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• Remote and hybrid companies can position themselves as attractive places to work.

• In doing so, they can recruit stronger candidates from across the country.

Remote as an Advantage

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1. Remote working is a valuable perk.

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• “Work-life balance” routinely cited as a top reason for working remotely.

• People are less willing to endure long commutes or stressful workplaces.

Remote working is a valuable perk.

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2. New hires don’t have to uproot their

families.

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• Many candidates’ face geographic restrictions to finding perfect job.

• Family obligations or spouses’ jobs can impact their search area.

• Remote workplaces have a recruiting advantage; they can recruit nationally + globally.

No need to move!

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3. Companies don’t have to negotiate

relocation packages.

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• One study - it can cost up to $97,000 to transfer a homeowner and $24,000 to transfer a renter.

• Eliminating relocation costs evens the playing field.

• Hire the best – not just the cheapest or closest

No relocation packages.

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4. Employee retention saves money.

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• You have downtime when no one is in a position.

• Hours are lost reviewing resumes and in interviews.

• On-boarding can take months.

Turnover is expensive.

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• Happier employees are less likely to switch jobs.

• Remote workers report higher levels of job satisfaction.

• Fewer workers that move on results in money saved.

Employee retention saves money.

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Want to learn more about remote working and leading a remote

team?

Visit Where is my CEO?