Future of Remote Work: What To Expect In 2023

[Fit Small Business | ]( HR Insights from Our Experts [Read new articles from our HR experts]( Remote work and flexible work arrangements have become the norm for many companies since the COVID-19 pandemic happened. While several businesses have started to return to the in-office work model, the demand for remote work will continue in the coming years, but with nuances—from fully remote work to a hybrid work arrangement. Let’s talk about it! (TLTR) Too long to read? If you’re pressed for time, just check out these articles: [Types of Employees]( [What is Employee Engagement]( [How to Hire Employees]( How to Hire Remote Workers]( [Payroll Taxes for Remote Employees]( [State Payroll Directory](   [Image of remote office work]( Remote & Hybrid Work Is Here To Stay   The future of work is hybrid—with employees blending remote work and on-site office work. The model is expected to[grow from 42% in 2021 to 81% by 2024](, according to an AT&T study. To help you build a strong hybrid workplace model for your company, here are some key points to consider. - Look at the [types of employees]( you have and assess the kind of jobs that are best done on-site and remotely. - Create productivity-centric strategies and identify the right performance outcomes for your team, including the right tools to use to measure and monitor work progress. - Allow for some work flexibility and autonomy, but with set boundaries so workers know what are and aren’t acceptable. - Ensure that your people managers frequently and proactively meet with their team members to talk about work goals and project updates. - Utilize mobile work tools (such as laptops and video conferencing solutions) to help remote workers feel that they’re part of a team and improve [employee engagement](.   [Illustration of searching for remote work]( Increased Demand for Remote and Freelance Work   Many businesses have seen the positive effects of remote work, one of which is having access to a wider pool of qualified candidates who can work from anywhere in the world. And with the ongoing war for talent, recruiting managers have changed their hiring strategies by turning to skilled independent workers to help bridge the talent gap. Upwork’s Future Workforce Report, a survey of 1,000 US hiring managers, shows that 56% of the respondents [increased their hiring of remote skilled freelancers]( over the past 12 months, and 66% of them plan to further rely on independent professionals over the next two years. However, finding qualified candidates to fill your open jobs can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you with your hiring activities. - Use [job posting sites]( to advertise your vacancies and reach a wider audience of jobseekers. - If you don’t have an in-house HR team, consider partnering with recruitment firms, as these providers have expert headhunters to help you find candidates that best fit your hiring requirements. 📌 Want to know more about hiring processes? Read our guides to [hiring employees]( and [remote workers](.   [compliance illustration]( HR and Payroll Compliance   Regardless of whether or not you offer hybrid work arrangements, it’s important that you have the necessary HR policies to provide a set of work rules for employees. Some of these policies can be about [flexible work schedules](, [employee attendance](, and remote work guidelines. The same goes for paying workers: Your HR policies should ensure that you remain compliant with local labor laws and tax regulations. And if you need to [do payroll for remote employees]( who work in the US, be mindful of the state tax rules and other federal tax liabilities, such as FICA and [FUTA](. 📌 Learn more about state employment regulations with our [state payroll directory](.   HR Payroll Software and Services Spotlight [Image ofTeramind UI]( If you want to track your remote team’s productivity, consider using employee monitoring software. Our top-recommended system for small businesses is Teramind given its in-depth monitoring of your staff’s online activity during work hours, interactive productivity reporting, and wide range of tools. To know more about Teramind’s functionalities and our other recommended solutions, check out our [best employee monitoring software guide](.   What’s Hot In HR Content This Week Here’s some of our latest (and greatest) HR content [Featured Article] [Graphic: Types of employee law]( [Employment Laws: Rules to Follow While Interviewing & Hiring]( Knowing the employment laws that impact hiring processes is important as it allows you to remain compliant with labor regulations. Plus, as a fair and law-abiding employer, it makes attracting and retaining qualified employees easier for your company. [See the Rules](   Our Expert Tip on Recruiting   [-Jennifer Hartman, HR Staff Writer & Human Resources Expert] “While remote or hybrid work is here to stay for most companies, you should carefully consider the pros and cons of managing distributed teams before deciding to permanently change to a flexible work arrangement. This way, you can better handle the challenges that may come your way—from managing the mobile work tools needed to ensuring that your remote employees remain productive and engaged." -Robie Ann Ferrer, HR and Payroll Software Expert   With only a few days left before we welcome a new year, it’s important that you take time to research trends that will impact how employees are expected to work in 2023. Knowing this data can help you plan workplace improvements and create employee management strategies. 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