How can you use remote hiring to overcome talent shortages in your industry?

2 How can you leverage technology for remote hiring?

Technology is the key enabler for remote hiring, as it enables you to connect and collaborate with candidates and employees from anywhere in the world. There are a variety of technology tools that can be used for remote hiring, such as online job boards and platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and Upwork; applicant tracking systems including Workable, Greenhouse, and SmartRecruiters; video conferencing and interviewing tools like Zoom, Skype, HireVue, and Codility; and collaboration and project management tools like Slack, Trello, Asana, and Google Workspace. These tools allow you to post job openings, search for candidates, receive applications, conduct interviews, assess skills, evaluate personality and fit, work on tasks with remote employees, monitor their performance and feedback.

3 How can you optimize your remote hiring process?

Using technology for remote hiring is not enough; you also need to optimize your remote hiring process to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency. To do this, you must define a strategy with a clear vision and plan of what you want to achieve, align a dedicated remote hiring team, streamline the hiring stages, and engage with your remote candidates. Your strategy should include the roles and skills you need, the candidates you want to target, and the culture and values you want to promote. You must provide the team with the necessary training and tools, reduce the number of stages, avoid delays, and ensure compliance with relevant laws. Additionally, you should create a positive candidate experience that showcases your employer brand, culture, and values. You should communicate frequently with candidates and involve current remote employees in the process.

4 How can you onboard your remote hires?

Onboarding your remote employees is an essential process to ensure their smooth integration and success. It involves welcoming, orienting, and training your new hires, and helping them to understand and adapt to your company's vision, mission, values, policies, and procedures. To onboard your remote hires effectively, you should prepare them for their remote work experience by sending them a welcome package and a remote work handbook. Assign them a buddy or mentor who can help them navigate their journey and answer their questions. Provide your remote hires with training and development opportunities to help them acquire or improve their skills. Lastly, engage your remote hires by inviting them to join online social and professional events and celebrating their achievements.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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