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How to Make a Remote Company Culture Work for You
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to wreak havoc and turn our world upside down, it looks like many businesses may find themselves operating indefinitely with a remote workforce. According to Gallup research in October 2020, 33 percent of U.S. workers are always working remotely. Moreover, almost two-thirds of them want to continue to work remotely (Brenan).
#Strella Social Media has relied on outsourced professionals who work remotely for over a decade; that has been a part of our business model from the very beginning. In fact, our core team consists of independent contractors. When business owners outsource a role, they may question whether outsourcing to another business owner would provide the same commitment that hiring an employee would bring to the job. I’ve found that if an independent contractor aligns with your values… then yes, that contractor will be just as dedicated to serving you as a client as you are to serving your clients.
As #Strella is now growing-globally-having a remote working environment is vital for attracting and retaining top talent. We have several generations included in our team-folks in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s-and several countries represented, including the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. Everyone brings something unique to the group, and everyone is accustomed to working…