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By now, you are likely no stranger to the idea of a flexible work arrangement. But if you’re yet to run your business exclusively online, the thought of assembling a remote team may be daunting. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever, and by hiring outside of the confines of your regional demographics, you are in an exceptional position to find the best workers to build your business from the (digital) ground up. Here’s how:

Build your brand and online reputation.

Employees will almost always turn to the internet for information about their potential work environment. Make sure that they find the best and most accurate information about your business by taking control of your online reputation. Claim all of your social media sites, and make sure to check Glassdoor to see what former employees have said about you.

Know where to find your next employees.

Like advertising a product or service, your job postings should be targeted to your desired respondent. Write clear and concise job descriptions, and post where your preferred employees are likely to look. If you are looking to diversify your workforce, for example, the Christian Women’s Job Corps is a smart place to post a job. Similarly, if you are targeting information technology professionals, look for the larger players, including LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, and Career Builder.

Overseas arrangements.

Get out of the mindset that you have to hire locally because you don’t. Using the same methods mentioned above, you can find incredibly skilled and knowledgeable workers in other countries, such as the Philippines. The tricky part here is making sure that you have cost-effective ways to send payment overseas. Most payment options like traditional wire transfers are expensive. Fortunately, there are some money transfer services such as Remitly that cater to those sending money globally. With this service, you can easily make wire transfers in Philippine pesos or US dollars at fairer exchange rates and fees.

Decide how to manage.

Whether you choose to hire those within your own home state or seek out a global workforce, management is always a challenge at first. Unlike in a traditional office setting, there is a good chance that your workers will not “arrive” and “leave” work at the same time every day. You don’t have the benefits of the daily standup — what you do have is workflow management, video conferencing, and other collaboration tools at your fingertips, so use them. If your team is large, you can establish a hierarchy, which may include a team leader or project manager for each area of your business.

Keep your employees happy.

A high wage is no longer the sole driving factor in the job market, especially for those workers who can log in from anywhere. While you do have to remain competitive, offer extra perks, such as recognition incentives, paid vacation, a retirement plan, gym memberships, or tuition reimbursement. Most of your employees will also appreciate a flexible schedule and reimbursement of their internet expenses. If you do choose to hire from different countries, plan your compensation accordingly. Make sure that your salaries are fair and equitable so that your employees can enjoy the same standard of living they might expect for the same position in the United States.

By getting rid of your brick-and-mortar establishment, you’ll save on overhead. And utilizing the workforce outside of your zip code means you have access to a bigger and more diverse talent pool. Remember, having the right people in place is paramount to your success. It doesn’t matter if that place is down the road or across the ocean — your remote workforce will drive you straight toward success.

This article was written by Naomi Johnson (www.lifebasedbusiness.net)

Naomi Johnson is a professional writer and works at Lifebasedbusiness.net. You can email her at naomi@lifebasedbusiness.net

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To find local job openings, look to the Christian Women’s Job Corps Job Listings page!