May 15, 2020 – COVID-19 has brought massive change to global working practices. A look the world of remote recruiting in Croatia through the eyes of Matthew Elliott.
We’re now in week eight of this unique, remote working environment. We know it’s natural to romanticise the idea of returning to ‘normal’; dressing up for work, crowded cafes etc. – all of these one-time annoyances seem almost pleasant compared to the current day-to-day of life in lockdown. Many of us would settle for ‘normal’ again. But why settle? Instead of returning to a new ‘normal’, we’re working harder to elevate our recruiting and candidate sourcing in ways that will continue to resonate long after the current crisis has passed. After all, recruitment has always been – and shall continue to be – about building relationships that will serve you in the future.
Future is the key word – it’s also central to how we react to market changes outside of our control, allied with our ability to thrive after a crisis. In a rapidly changing world, the future of innovation is hard to pin down, but agility, sustainability and thoughtfulness look set to be the hallmarks of success going forward into Summer 2020.
Also, it’s important to be aware and nurture this one positive aspect of these current dark times: more attention for the people close to us! Here comes the challenge: replicating this family feel for your company. Your co-workers also need attention… easier said than done when you’re working remotely! So, it’s up to you to keep this going during lockdown.
Our advice is: reach out. A smiley over a group chat… a photo via email… even just a “how you doing?” is good enough. Sometimes, one small gesture is all it takes!
COVID-19 has caused all our conferences, meetings and employee training to go virtual, meaning we’re now fully realising our telecommuting abilities!
Part of the pre-COVID era was that the in-person meeting was the one tool we had to deploy against all manner of problems. Lockdown life has made all of us competent in remote collaborations, doubling our toolset for getting work done and allowing us to select the best tool for the job at hand rather than the only tool at our disposal.
We always hear about how team leaders can create more efficient teams, but there are some things team members can do themselves to contribute. Firstly, develop a stronger sense of ‘we’. Each team should have its own vision and set of established values that guide its interactions. Team efficiency depends on a team working well together at all times.
Secondly, own your work. For teamwork to really make the dream work, each team member needs to have a well-developed sense of accountability. This is not only in your work quality, schedule, and deliverables, but also your behaviour and interactions with the rest of your team. This sense of accomplishment helps your team continually seek additional improvements and strengthens your team’s connection.
Above all, when team members recognise they are part of a team, self-govern, and choose to be innovative and accountable, it facilitates efficiency and greater output.
Ultimately, remote working can only be successful if we have effective digital collaboration and communication tools that are accessible to everyone. Now, more than ever, employees need to be connected, collaborative and feel optimistic about the future.
Finally, never forget the value of people. Recruitment is a people business and at the heart of every email, phone call and video interview is a human. Now is the time for us to share our success stories!
Oh, and please remember….
Together we can do anything! ?? | Zajedno možemo postići sve!
Manning Global are one of the fastest growing staffing and Managed Services organisations operating globally. We are specialists in providing worldwide contract and permanent recruitment solutions across many industries, offering Quality Flexible Project Solutions for all your HR, Project and Consultancy needs by utilising both local and International Project specialists to offer you the best solutions for your business. Please visit our website: www.manningglobal.com for more information or visit our LinkedIn page for our newest positions in Croatia and the rest of Europe, plus the latest news in Telecoms and IT.
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