Article: “Is Going Remote a Better Option for Your Business and Employees?”
Author: Cedric Savarese, Founder and CEO, FormAssembly
Website/Publication: HR Technologist
Article Summary:
In the HR Technologist article written by Cedric Savarese, FormAssembly’s Founder and CEO, he covers:
- How remote work can be effective for businesses, if done skillfully
- Benefits of remote work, including a broad level of talent, focus and loyalty
- The necessity of cutting-edge technology in remote work, such as real-time exchanges and accessible data
The Highlights:
Cedric Savarese on hiring the right people for a remote work environment:
“There are certain individual characteristics that are critical in making a remote team successful. The best virtual employees are those who are truly interested in a work-life balance.”
Cedric Savarese on an increased focus resulting from working remotely:
“One study found that the number of people who struggle to concentrate at their desks has increased by 16 percent since 2008. And, the number of workers who say they don’t have access to a place that allows focused work is up 13 percent.”
Cedric Savarese on the importance of trust and flexibility in a remote work environment:
“Building a remote culture based on trust and flexibility, with a little less micromanaging, will build a team that strives for excellence. The best virtual teams appreciate their lifestyles and will work just that much harder to keep them.”
The article can be found in full here.
