Slideshare based on blog post by Chris Byers, Formstack CEO. When recruiting, posting a remote job opens up a wider field of qualified applicants. A recent survey by Staples reported that 71% of people think remote working is a major benefit when considering a new job. Remote and hybrid-remote companies can position themselves as more attractive places to work and recruit stronger candidates. This Slideshare features four ways having a remote work environment can help you find the best candidate for your job.

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Chris Byers
CEO, Formstack
4 Ways That a Remote
Work Environment Helps
Your Recruiting Process

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Seventy-one percent of survey
respondents think remote working is
an important benefit when
considering a new job.
Remote as an Advantage

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• Remote and hybrid companies can
position themselves as attractive
places to work.
• In doing so, they can recruit stronger
candidates from across the country.
Remote as an Advantage

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1. Remote working is a
valuable perk.

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• “Work-life balance” routinely cited as a
top reason for working remotely.
• People are less willing to endure long
commutes or stressful workplaces.
Remote working is a
valuable perk.

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2. New hires
don’t have to
uproot their
families.

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• Many candidates’ face geographic
restrictions to finding perfect job.
• Family obligations or spouses’ jobs can
impact their search area.
• Remote workplaces have a recruiting
advantage; they can recruit nationally +
globally.
No need to move!

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3. Companies don’t have
to negotiate relocation
packages.

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• One study - it can cost up to $97,000 to
transfer a homeowner and $24,000 to
transfer a renter.
• Eliminating relocation costs evens the
playing field.
• Hire the best – not just the cheapest or
closest
No relocation packages.

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4. Employee retention
saves money.

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• You have downtime when no one is in
a position.
• Hours are lost reviewing resumes and
in interviews.
• On-boarding can take months.
Turnover is expensive.

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• Happier employees are less likely to
switch jobs.
• Remote workers report higher levels of
job satisfaction.
• Fewer workers that move on results in
money saved.
Employee retention
saves money.

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