Remote Work Is Now The Ultimate Recruiting Strategy for Employers

And it’s why remote work is here to stay

Jessie Vee
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The future of remote work is up in the air. Some employers are returning to their old ways, announcing a specific date for their employees to return to work. If employees don’t like it, they can quit or take a pay cut.

US News called this movement “The Great Return.” So what will happen when companies call their employees back into the office?

My prediction is that those with a hybrid structure may do fine. However, any company that requires a 100% in-office requirement will suffer a competitive disadvantage. In addition, these decisions on the heels of allowing remote work for two years won’t sit well with employees.

And a rigid in-office structure will make the jobs harder for company recruiters. As a result, the battle for talent is more significant than ever before. The only reason my company has a chance to secure talent is by offering remote work. Otherwise, we’d be dead in the water.

As a human resources professional, my last month passed in a blur. Things have shifted. While I’ve encountered exceptional candidates interested in our positions, we’re in the midst of a counteroffer battle.

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