Remote Work
With so much cloud software out there, is there really a need for on-premise developers anymore? IT doesn’t need physical meetings anymore for the most part and 75% of developers say they’re happiest working from home at least three days a week. Only 32% say they’re more productive in an office environment.
Employers have been taking note of these trends, and many are working to allow for more flexibility in their staffing arrangements. Today about 59% of employers are allowing flexible work arrangements to support their engineering and IT teams. DevOps.com points out, “Having had a taste of freedom from corporate settings, most developers now want remote work options in a post-pandemic future.” They say 86% of engineers are now working remotely 100% of the time. Engineers cite the work/life balance and the improved autonomy to work when they choose from home. Avoiding the commute is admittedly a time and money saver, as well. Without workplace distractions, 70% of developers say they are more productive at home. If you’re seeking to up your game on the remote offerings front, consider establishing a benefits package to promote remote work but that also supports it. For example:
- Offer a work-from-home budget to improve the candidate’s office space.
- Eliminate the 9-to-5 from our vocabulary.
- Pay for time off for personal and professional development.
Organizations seeking tech talent must adapt to these growing trends, or face a mountainous climb to reach their hiring goals.
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