Digitalization is driving the change of working environment, constantly creating and bringing the future of work into the reality of modern organizations. HRM along with the recruitment system is working hard on keeping up with new trends, trying to sustain company culture and helping them to develop and thrive. Besides talent acquisition, employee engagement, development, and retention, the future of HRM is facing a new phenomenon of digital nomads, who are remote, location-flexible workers driven by a passion to access opportunities worldwide. It’s already predicted that 38% of full-time staff will be working remotely in the next decade. The statistics show it clearly – the future of the workplace is amongst us and the virtual jobs are in high demand right now. It’s not a trend, it’s here to stay.
Fears about remote work
A lot of talented employees are demanding remote work more than ever, but the companies are still afraid to let them leave offices, lose them from the sight that might cause a lack of control. On the other hand, digital nomads are not the ones who need to be controlled, as they are independent, self-determined types who can work independently for long periods focusing on the process and bringing good results. Extremely organized, results-oriented, creative planners who can stay productive while working remotely from any part of the globe.
It is necessary to mention that remote employees are performing more effectively since they are more resistant to stress. According to the 2018 UK workplace stress survey, almost half (45%) of UK workers say that their working environment does not have anything in place to help reduce stress levels and improve mental wellbeing. Today, it is one of the biggest HR issues that can be solved by letting remote workers in the companies.
Advantages of hiring a nomadic tribe
The two-year research conducted in 2016-2017 years by Stanford University found that there was an astonishing productivity boost among remote workers. They also concluded that employees in remote teams felt more productive and they were less likely to leave the company for other employment, which would lead to increased employee retention at companies.
Moreover, if the companies decide to engage with the location-independent talent pool of digital nomads they will increase workforce diversity, will give opportunities to older workers to prolong their careers, improve mental and physical health, as well as personal and family relationships and the costs for employees can be reduced too – resulting in an average savings of $10,000 per employee a year.
The future is remote, and it is requiring changes from you. Are you ready to keep up with the workplace revolution?
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