Businesses today have more options than ever before regarding where and how they recruit new talent. Thanks to new technologies and a general shift in working cultures, organizations can now access a much wider talent pool when hiring full-time remote employees.

However, with this added hiring flexibility come certain complexities associated with hiring individuals living outside the state or country. Businesses face unique challenges when competing globally with others trying to attract the same talent. They also must maintain an optimal remote working environment for those who won’t be located in the same office building.

Luckily, your business can adopt various strategies to appeal more to remote job candidates and maximize long-term employee retention.

What job candidates are looking for

Years ago, most businesses had rigid employment standards built around traditional corporate hiring practices. However, today’s working environments are much more flexible and accommodating, catering to newer generations of employees who are more selective when choosing employers.

Here are some of the priorities most job candidates look for when choosing companies.

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