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Talent Sourcer Extraordinaire | Purple Squirrel Hunter | Golden Unicorn Rider | Top Tier Talent Adviser | Soon to be boolean master

🌐 Embracing Remote Work: Pros and Cons 🏡 🚀 Have you tried the remote working thing, and it didn’t work for your company? 🚀 Have you thought about changing to a remote/ hybrid working environment?  In recruitment, I've seen firsthand how businesses are navigating this new terrain. Here are some insights to ponder: Pros: 🌟 Flexibility: Happy employees, higher productivity. 🚗 Reduced Commute: Less time on the road, more in the zone. 🌍 Global Talent: A vast, diverse talent pool at your fingertips. 💰 Cost Savings: Efficient use of resources, smarter budgets. 🌈 Diversity: A chance to embrace inclusivity. Cons: 🏠 Isolation: Loneliness can be a silent productivity killer. 🗣️ Communication Challenges: Finding the right balance in the digital world. 🧺 Home Distractions: Pets and laundry don't always respect office hours. 💻 Tech Gremlins: Unplanned tech disruptions, the nemesis of productivity. 🤝 Team Management: Remote doesn't mean out of sight, but it's a balancing act. What are your thoughts on remote work? Comment below! #Recruitment #Talent #Hiring

Ali Khasan S.

Native Indonesian with good spoken English fluency. A technician with diverse experience and proven adaptiveness in every technical role.

11mo

Currently trying for a remote work, set up a PC with a webcam and others, and now searching for the chance to set foot in the field.

Martin Warding

Recruitment Trailblazer | Committed Triathlete | Family Man

11mo

I think you have covered a lot of the bases here Andrew in your post and there is a lot to consider when looking at remote work versus office-based. A big influencing factor for this choice lies with the type of role that you are looking at. An IT programmer, for example, might want solitude and work better in a non-distracted environment at home. Where a sales executive could thrive in a team space in a sales office. Lots to think about....

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Samantha Lord

Global Executive Search Partner | Delivery/Sourcing Expert | Consultant and Coach | DEI Advocate |

11mo

Great post. I love remote working, but it is not for everyone. It requires discipline to separate work and home.

Tascha Hermann

Professional CV Writing | LinkedIn Profile Optimisation | Job Search Advice | MomPreneur | Mindpower Enthusiast

11mo

Love the idea of a combination... Hybrid and flexibility. Great post👍

Karen Taylor ACC

Business Minus Burnout | Boost Performance, Productivity & Well-Being | Achieve Success With MORE; More Time, Focus, Freedom, Balance, Joy & LIFE🧠Simple & Effective Science & Evidence-Based Tailored Solutions|1:1 Teams

11mo

I’ve been WFH & remote working for almost 12 years - it’s certainly not for everyone but I love it (most of the time!)

Vanessa Raath 🌍👩🏼🏫

I help Recruiters & Talent Sourcers, all over the world, to find the best talent, more effectively & efficiently than their Competitors | Contact me on van@vanessaraath.com

11mo

Great post - I am definitely a remote worker these days :)

Faye Emmerson ♀️🌐

Business Development and Marketing Manager @ Edge Group of Companies | Intermediate Talent Sourcing Training | Entrepreneur | Mental Health Activist

11mo

I love working from home but I have started introducing more "out of office" days.

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