April 12, 2022 - How to Vet a Remote Workplace

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From the Editor's Desk How to Vet a Remote Workplace As more employees demand remote opportunities, the job market will be flooded with partially or fully remote roles. However, some of these companies will be offering opportunities that are less rewarding than they seem — and may result in buyer’s remorse. Candidates must do their due diligence and ask the right questions to determine if they are walking into a good hybrid or remote environment before accepting the job. Fortunately, candidates can learn a lot about a company’s effectiveness at remote work during the hiring process. The key is to look for attributes about the organization’s remote culture and ask pointed questions about the principles and norms that dictate the company’s overall culture and remote work experience. Continued here TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers! Our advertisers help fund the daily operations of TradeBriefs. We request you to accept our promotional emails. 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