What Makes a High-Potential Remote Worker?

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Remote workers once accounted for a tiny minority of employees, but some estimates now suggest that 2020 will see up to 50% of the workforce being based remotely. Flexible working schedules are becoming more popular and technology makes it easier to work from any location and at any time. As remote and flexible working increases employers need to better understand how to select, manage, and develop employees operating in a remote working environment. This research shows what traits to look for when identifying high potential remote workers and how to performance manage this group.

Ian McRae and Roberta Sawatzky explain how remote workers still need traditional HR processes such as performance management to be at their most effective and engaged. 

This article was originally published in HR Magazine in February 2020. You can read the full article here.