Flexible work is a great way to attract and retain talent, but only if it is implemented and managed correctly. That’s where effective remote work comes into play.
Below are a handful of articles that explore how to make remote work more effective. Additionally, these articles cover what employees value more than salary, issues faced by working moms, and how to use FlexJobs to hire remote talent. Read on for more info!
As Companies Become More Virtual, Four Ways to Make Remote Work More Effective on Forbes
“Just because we’re doing it a lot more, though, doesn’t mean we’re doing it well. Recently I spoke with Brie Reynolds, a senior career specialist at FlexJobs and Remote.co, companies at the forefront of the flex and remote work evolution. Reynolds shared with me some of the key things they’ve discovered about how to make working remotely work well—and I thought you’d find these insights valuable whether you’re working at a distance or thinking about it, establishing a remote work program at your company or trying to make the one you have more effective.”
It’s Not About Money: Things Employees Value More Than Salary on Medium
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“Offer creative perks. In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to achieve work-life balance is increasingly difficult, so it is more important than ever for people to find a job that respects and encourages the balance. In fact, a FlexJobs survey found that 84% of working parents said work flexibility is the number one most important factor in a job, with the work-life balance a close second at 80%. Furthermore, 50% of the LaSalle survey respondents said work-life balance ranked third in order of importance when considering factors of a new role. People just want perks that will add to their work-life balance and career advancement such as: free gym memberships, on-site daycare, flexible hours, unlimited paid time off, work-from-home, continuous education, and parental leaves.”
Working Moms Still Face Major Issues When Trying to Climb the Corporate Ladder on The Hill
“A recent FlexJobs survey indicates that 82% of working parents would be more loyal if given workplace flexibility. And 24% of them would even take a pay cut to gain telecommuting flexibility.”
Want to Find the Best Remote Talent This Year? Here Are the 5 Best Job Sites to Try. on Entrepreneur
“FlexJobs focuses on vetting employers that have non-traditional and flexible work hours. All you as one of those employers has to do to get accepted and post a job opening is request an invite so the team behind FlexJobs can make sure you are the type of company remote employees are looking for.
By gaining access to unlimited job postings and candidate-sourcing ability as part of FlexJobs’ free services, you are bound to find the exact kind of talent you’re looking for. You can even brand your company for instant recognition among those looking for remote jobs. And if you are looking for more advanced recruiting services, FlexJobs has you covered: Premier Placement job postings, customized marketing packages and employer-featured blog posts are just some of the services available to help you find the most elite remote talent available.”
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