As a leader in the flexible work niche, FlexJobs strives to be a beacon of information and support for employers interested in flexible work options.
This month, we’ve had numerous opportunities to spread the word. Below you’ll find information on creating highly effective virtual teams, qualities to look for in remote workers, and how to harness the power of your millennial workforce, as well as learning where to look for flexible workers to fill open positions.
Here’s the latest employer-focused news about highly effective virtual teams and work-life balance:
What Every HR Professional Should Know About Work & Life Balance on Study.com
“Today’s marketplace is data-driven. Companies topping the ‘best to work for’ lists have designed corporate culture to attract star talent that translates into soaring profits.
A hefty chunk of that talent today comes from millennials whose likes and dislikes are shaping work environments all over the U.S.
A July 2017 survey by FlexJobs provides a glimpse of what millennials look for when evaluating job opportunities. Not surprisingly, 82% ranked work-life equilibrium high.”
Four Habits of Highly Effective Virtual Teams on MIT Sloan
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“On the one hand, employees are hungry for this valuable work-life option. In the United States, a Gallup survey and report on the state of the American workplace, released in February 2017, found that ‘flexible scheduling and work-from-home opportunities play a major role in an employee’s decision to take or leave a job.’ Millennial professionals now expect options in their work situations: ‘This is a group of professionals who see flexible work as a standard way of working, rather than a perk,’ Sara Sutton, CEO and founder of FlexJobs of Boulder, Colorado, told U.S. News & World Report. Virtual employees in the United States report being more connected to their work: Those who were able to spend 60% to 80% of their time away from the office had the highest rates of engagement, according to a New York Times article about the Gallup survey.”
The Pros & Cons of Virtual Offices on Manta
“From time to time, Karen Hough, CEO of ImprovEdge, has considered moving her home-based business into a brick-and-mortar building. But, to date, she hasn’t because she always determines that the benefits of a virtual office outweigh the negatives.
‘The virtual office is a good fit for my company,’ Hough said. ‘We are a group of people who thrive on creativity and flexibility—and working virtually suits our employees.’
It’s a position shared by more and more companies. An increasing number of companies allow people to work remotely and a growing number operate completely virtually, like Hough’s ImprovEdge, according to FlexJobs, a company that tracks remote jobs and virtual companies. Between 2014 and 2016, FlexJobs’ list of virtual companies jumped from 26 to 125.”
Remote Worker Qualities on FreeeUp
“According to a 2016 Gallup survey, 43% of employees in the US spent some of their time working remotely. This is a significant increase from the same survey conducted in 2012. In fact, the survey revealed that almost a third of the employees spent more time each week working remotely, which indicates that a greater number of companies are adopting remote work. Moreover, many companies can now access a large pool of talent across the globe. The success of companies such as Upwork, Crew, and FlexJobs who connect remote freelancers with business owners is a testament to the disruption of the traditional work model.”
4 Hacks to Harness the Unique Powers of Millennials at Your Startup on Huffington Post
“A survey by FlexJobs found that over 50% of millennials want to work flexible hours, and a colossal 85 percent said they would like to telecommute 100% of the time. Here at Scout, we make sure that our employees are set up for success—quite literally—and that includes trusting them to work in the ways most conducive to getting their job done. Everyone is different, and a one-size-fits-all approach just isn’t going to cut it.”
3 Tips for Training Leaders to Work with Remote Teams on Business News Daily
“Training leaders to manage remote workers effectively is vital to the success of any remote work program, according to Sara Sutton, CEO and founder of FlexJobs. In general, a remote leader’s focus needs to be managing based on results and processes rather than face time, which is so often relied upon in traditional office settings.”
How Microsoft and Dell Use Technology to Manage Their Remote Teams on Forbes
“It’s awesome to watch these two inspiring women leading the path for remote work within large technology corporations. It sets a great example for the thousands of new tech startups that are just beginning to consider team structures, culture, and working environments. They’ll both join leaders from other companies such as TTEC, Xerox, and Upwork at the TRaD Works Forum this September to talk about how to optimize remote work. According to a report from FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics, there has been a 115% increase in telecommuting from 2005 to 2015, and it continues to progress in this direction into 2017. Remote work is not a trend; it’s here to stay. If you want your team to be a success, you must leverage the right tools to create a collaborative working environment and a remote team that is passionate about your company’s mission.”
The 7 Best Websites to Help You Find Rockstar Employees on Fundera
“FlexJobs targets job seekers looking for what it calls TRaD—telecommuting, remote, and distributed—professional jobs. Request an invitation, and after FlexJobs vets your business to make sure it’s a legitimate job offer, you can join for free. Members can post an unlimited amount of job openings and search nearly 90,000 candidates, all for free.
You can post jobs from entry-level to executive, locally or internationally. The only unifying factor is your jobs need to be flexible.”
Flexible Job Schedules Have 45,000 Working at Home in Miami-Dade on Miami Today
“Flexible job schedules that include options to work away from the office are gaining in popularity in Miami-Dade, according to a new study of US workforce trends released by Global Workplace Analytics. The report, commissioned by FlexJobs, relies on an analysis of the most recent available government data.”
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