Are you a company that rocked a remote workflow last year? What about this year? Boldly named FlexJobs on their list of employers who rocked remote work. We’re completely honored, of course, as it is our mission to not only bring flexible work to the world, but to lead by example.
Remote and flexible work continues to grow, especially as more and more professionals and employers begin to realize the benefits on all sides. Black Enterprise explores how your staffers can get more done (and be more productive) when working from home. HR Dive also looks at this topic from numerous perspectives, including the cost savings experienced from remote work.
That isn’t to say that there aren’t concerns when it comes to going remote. If you’re worried that you’ll lose tabs on your workers when they work from home, Huffington Post discusses how employers can make sure their remote workers are actually working.
When it comes to leadership roles, it seems millennials are pulling back from the responsibility. Since they prefer a healthy work-life balance, there’s more emphasis on making a lasting impression rather than leading teams. That’s not to say millennials won’t make good leaders. Digitalist Magazine discusses this topic as they look at the desire to find balance in leadership roles.
Pulling this news roundup together are four companies that also rocked remote workflow and were named to the FlexJobs Top 100 Companies for Remote work. Appen, TTEC, Cactus Communications, and LiveOps share their exciting news!
For more information on any of the above topics, check out the below quotes and links to the full articles!
6 Companies Who Rocked Remote Workflow in 2016 on Boldly
“FlexJobs: We have an especially soft spot in our hearts for FlexJobs, because they’re one of the current leading sites specializing in professional telecommuting, part-time, freelance, and technical jobs listings. They make it their mission to provide remote workers with quality opportunities that allow them to do their best work, from anywhere.
Their culture cements the reality that remote work is becoming more accepted, trusted, and relied upon. That means more and more people have the opportunity to work from home, have a flexible schedule, and pursue the work they’re passionate about.
FlexJobs is also such a leader in their field, they were the resource for Forbes’ recent piece on the top 100 Work from Home companies in 2016.”
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Could Your Employees Get More Work Done From Home? on Black Enterprise
“Technology is bringing more opportunities for businesses to expand. One way you can take advantage of technology is to hire workers from various locations.
I recently began working for a company that doesn’t have a physical headquarters. All the employees live in different cities. This flexibility is great for me and for others with a freelance background who want to live this lifestyle.
It turns out that many people prefer this flexibility in their work arrangements. According to a survey from FlexJobs, 65 percent of people think they would be more productive working from home.
If you have a business where it’s possible to let your employees telecommute at least some of the time, you might be surprised to discover that productivity increases when workers can perform their tasks from home.”
FlexJobs: Productivity, Costs, and Recruitment Drive Companies to Hire Remote Workers on HR Dive
“FlexJobs’ annual 100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs shows that hiring remote workers is a business strategy, not just a perk to make workers happy.
In interviews with leaders of the top companies, the job-board firm cited cost-efficiency, productivity, diversity and retention as major reasons companies hire remote workers. The top eight companies for 2017 are Dell, Intuit, Hilton, Cigna, FlexProfessionals, IT Pros, ADP and Cactus Communications.
FlexJobs says from 2015 to 2016, listings for remote jobs grew 11 percent. Listings grew 52 percent during the past two years. The criteria are that “remote friendly” companies’ job openings include some type of telecommuting or work-at-home opportunities.”
As Telecommuting Rises, Here’s How to Keep Tabs on Your Team on Huffington Post
“Yet not everyone is happy about the rise in telecommuting. Sending their staff out into the blue yonder can strike panic in the hearts of controlling managers. According to Founder & CEO of FlexJobs, Sara Sutton, many companies are still scared of telecommuting for three main reasons:
- It’s unmanageable
- It’s only beneficial to employees
- It’s unknown territory
These fears are understandable to a bricks and mortar company used to an office environment where they can see their employees. But, as more and more tech startups spring up on shoestring budgets, Millennial managers are finding just the opposite to be true. Telecommuting is highly manageable. It’s more beneficial to the company than the employee, and it’s fast becoming the new normal.”
Why Millennials Don’t Want to Lead—and How to Fix It on Digitalist Magazine
“While leadership is a bigger responsibility, millennials are about making a lasting impact—not increasing their time commitment. They want flexible schedules and a better work-life balance. In fact, an overwhelming 82 percent of millennials surveyed by FlexJobs ranked work-life balance as the most important factor when evaluating a job prospect. However, when you start leadership development early, mentor employees, and listen to them, they’ll be much more receptive to management positions.”
Appen Awarded #1 Ranking on FlexJobs’ 100 Top Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs in 2017 on Appen
“FlexJobs analyzed over 47,000 companies and their telecommuting job postings in the FlexJobs database during 2016. To be considered for this list, the jobs offered by these companies had to be telecommuting-friendly, either allowing for candidates to telecommute entirely or part of the time. Appen was awarded the highest rank on the list as a result of its growth in work from home positions and its commitment to providing flexible job opportunities.”
TeleTech Named to FlexJobs’ 100 Top Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs in 2017 on TTEC
“TeleTech Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC), a leading global provider of customer experience, engagement and growth solutions, is proud to announce that it has been named to FlexJobs’ annual list of the 100 Top Companies to Watch for Telecommuting and Remote Jobs. This list is based on an analysis of over 47,000 companies and their telecommuting job posting histories in the FlexJobs database during 2016. TeleTech is ranked number four out of the 100 companies that had the highest number of telecommuting job openings on the FlexJobs site in 2016. To be considered for this list, the jobs offered by these companies had to be telecommuting-friendly, either allowing for candidates to telecommute entirely or part of the time.”
Cactus Communications Ranks 12th in FlexJobs’ 100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2017 on CACTUS
“Cactus Communications is proud to rank 12th in FlexJobs’ annual list of the 100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2017, up from 15th place last year. This list is based on an analysis of over 47,000 companies and their telecommuting job posting histories during 2016. Only companies offering full- or part-time telecommute jobs were considered for this list. Cactus Communications has finished among the top 20 companies for remote jobs for two years in a row.”
LiveOps Named a Top Company for Remote Workers by FlexJobs for the 2nd Year in a Row on BusinessWire
“LiveOps, Inc. has been named number two on the list of FlexJobs’ 100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2017, which has been already featured on CNN and Forbes. The news comes after a number one placement last year in 2016, making it the second year that LiveOps will lead the contact center industry for remote work.”
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