Remote work environments have long since become the norm, even across some non-IT companies, for certain job roles that do not require a mandatory presence at the office. Software outsourcing, with its primarily distributed model, has been helping businesses minimise costs associated with renting office space and equipment, thereby enabling better profits, and the subsequent purchase of assets, tools and other resources that are of improved quality.
Remote software developers can further propel these benefits; whether it’s for an existing in-house team or via placement by a software development company, remote developers, while further maximising cost savings, are now able to deliver the best talent the world has to offer – provided the right professionals assimilate with your team, as well as your business’s objectives.
In this article, we take a good look at some advantages of hiring remote developers. Read on to know more!
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Of course, any remote/offshore arrangement has been positive for businesses in general, and hiring remote software developers is no exception. In fact, remote developers may welcome even greater cost savings if your software outsourcing partner hires them on your behalf; as they are remote to the outsourcing company as well, no costs for physical placement need to be borne, which, in turn, means lesser invoiced amounts for your own business.
However, one caveat to keep in mind is the level of seniority and experience of the developer you hire. Seasoned developers are bound to cost substantially more, irrespective of whether they are located in-house, or remotely. This is particularly true for AI developers, considering the high demand that now prevails for building and training custom AI and machine learning algorithms.
With remote developers, there is no need to worry about how far away your candidate of choice is located; no daily commute is required for meeting work obligations, after all. Before, eliminating geographical constraints meant that experienced professionals based in different regions around the world would require the administration of additional resources, such as housing, a vehicle, and in cases of international hires, even visas and work permits!
The likelihood of such arrangements have now reduced drastically in the IT sector, thanks to the normalisation of remote work environments. In other words, remote developers can be conveniently hired from any part of the world, with core factors such as work experience, qualifications, communication skills and overarching business objectives being prime focus, so new hires can settle in with the rest of your software development team to start delivering with little to no delay.
On the flipside, developers also have the chance to work with international companies, thanks to remote environments. Previously, this wasn’t an option for most developers who, albeit possessing a vast portfolio and extensive experience, wouldn’t have been considered by sought after organisations as they would’ve been located outside predetermined geographical boundaries.
As a result, a global collaboration of this nature proves one key point – that remote work arrangements are a win-win for outsourcing companies, their businesses and any other remotely hired team member for inclusion into a software development team.
Remote work arrangements have afforded employees a high level of flexibility in their daily schedules, while also eliminating the time, money and effort it takes to commute to and from a physical office. As companies began to embrace remote or hybrid work environments, popularity skyrocketed, leading to an exponential increase in adoption of remote work environments the world over.
IT outsourcing companies had been on board with the concept of remotely functioning teams well before it became mainstream, but mainly due to the fact that their clientele were based beyond national borders, and frequently, across completely different continents. Working remotely was therefore only for logistical reasons. However, with remote work now embraced by more companies outside of IT, the positive effects of working remotely are now well known.
From being able to stay closer to family to even being able to cope with multiple jobs for greater financial freedom, remote work in general has been convenient for all working professionals, and not just remote developers. Isolation can still be a possible issue, though. So having regular meetings to offset this can make a difference, as all team members in your software development team will be able to articulate their thoughts and opinions verbally – as opposed to only depending on written forms of communication such as emails and chat messages.
Software outsourcing companies and businesses alike are keen to maintain their retention numbers as best as possible. With new employees consuming time and resources for onboarding and training, companies wish to keep this at a minimum, so the same time and resources can instead be shifted to other productive areas of the business.
When software outsourcing companies are looking to hire software developers, they are also seeking to retain them as best as possible; a high turnover of developers or any other team members for that matter can not only hamper their own bottom lines, but also cause upheaval for clients’ projects too. Having developers work remotely can and will contribute positively to better retention rates, as they now have a schedule that is far more flexible than that of a conventional 9 to 5.
Remote developers don’t just offer greater cost savings to software outsourcing companies, they present advantages across the board, which include:
While onboarding a remote developer is comparatively faster than hiring one for an in-person software development team (be it at a software outsourcing partner location or directly by an organisation), a careful assessment of a business’s goals needs to be done prior. This is so that any gaps or bottlenecks that a new hire can be assigned to are identified for placement into the final job ad (following relevant discretion for disclosing proprietary information).
With remote work easily prone to isolation, it is crucial to conduct video meeting sessions on a daily basis so teams can discuss daily tasks and concerns one-on-one. This is ideal even when it seems like nothing needs discussion; it is surprising how often ideas and suggestions surface during a meeting that are otherwise devoid of an agenda. So it is wise to have standups continue on a regular basis, to ensure collaboration is happening smoothly, and in an interactive manner.
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