Important Things to Consider Before Switching to a Remote Workforce

Remote work allows tech employees to work from wherever they want. It also gives a company the freedom to hire from wherever it wants.

FREMONT, CA: Remote work culture is here to stay, with many organizations and tech professionals opting to go 'forever remote.' But how will this change affect hiring, onboarding, and retaining tech professionals now and in the future?

Here are some critical considerations to keep in mind if your company is considering going fully remote – or even hybrid.

The Loss of Popular Tech Hubs around the World

The realization that tech workers now have the freedom to live and work wherever they want has had an effect on how and where they want to work. As a consequence, we're starting to see a migration away from well-known tech hubs like Silicon Valley.

In fact, many large tech companies are beginning to use a 'hub-and-spoke' model, with smaller offices spread across the country.

Location-Based Tech Salaries Becoming a Thing Now

The rise of remote work has resulted in some interesting developments in tech salaries, and these trends show no signs of abating.

Facebook is considering a location-based pay model, in which a staff member's pay is based on the cost of where they live.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Hiring Tech Talent without Borders

Remote work allows tech employees to work from wherever they want. It also gives a company the freedom to hire from wherever it wants.

As international borders disappear, there may be an increase in 'tele-migration,' where you can hire techies to work remotely from anywhere in the world.