Running a business has been a challenge for the last two years. Since the start of the global covid-19 pandemic, businesses across the globe have been scrambling to make their business work in a remote setting, with changing customer needs, desires, and expectations. And while we have started to find some stability once again, the business world has changed. One of those changes that has stuck around is remote work. But for businesses who have never hired new employees for remote jobs, this moment can be challenging. Here are things you have to do when hiring remote employees for a smooth onboarding process.

Give Them the Right Tools

The first thing that you must do when hiring remote employees is give them the right tools to accomplish their job. While you can expect your employees to have basic tools, like a computer, cellphone, perhaps even a car, to complete their tasks. But expecting them to have the proper software, training, or specialized equipment for a job is not standard. If you are hiring for a remote task that requires certain tools, you should be providing those things to your remote employees. Without the right tools, they can’t do their job.

Keep Track of Equipment

The next thing that you have to do when hiring remote employees is keep track of the equipment that you give out to remote employees. While you should be providing your employees the tools they need for their job, they are still belongings of your business and as such you need to keep track of it. Inventory management software can reduce errors and increase accountability. This can help to ensure that your business is only providing the tools to run itself, rather than spending money on wasted tools that are being kept or lost by employees.

Communicate Through it All

The final thing that you have to do when hiring remote employees is to communicate through it all. Working remotely can be a bit of an isolating experience for anyone. It is your job as the employer to try and bridge the gap. How do you do that? Communication. The clearer, more open, thoughtful, and thorough your communications are with your remote employees, the closer they will feel to you and your company.

Hiring remote employees is the new norm in most industries. So, what are you supposed to do when hiring remote employees? Follow these three steps and you are going to have a smooth onboarding process for your new remote employees.

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