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Managing Remote Engineers? Save Cost Save Time

by

Malik Zakaria

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May 8, 2019

Business operations are changing across the globe, and the growth of the on-demand workplace has undoubtedly been one of the greatest evolutions. When utilized to its full capabilities, it can save serious time and money for your company.

So, what benefits does managing remote engineers bring? Here’s all you need to know about the on-demand workforce and how remote engineers can be an asset for your firm.


Why Is On-Demand Remote Working So Popular?

The concept of working from home is certainly on the rise as millions of workers now utilize it for at least some of their tasks. Skilled employees and contractors within tech-based sectors are certainly among the most common.

It’s not hard to see why the contractors enjoy it. After all, it brings many daily benefits, including:

  • No commuting.
  • No distractions.
  • Flexible daily schedules.
  • Flexible contract terms.
  • Better pay.

Ultimately, the fact that the top talent are increasingly turning to this way of working should encourage your business to do the same. In truth, it becomes a necessity as this is the only way that you’ll attract and retain the best engineers.

Thankfully, though, this way of working can be hugely rewarding for the company too.


How Managing Remote Engineers Saves Time & Money

The on-demand services can bring many benefits to a modern company. When done in the correct manner, hiring remote freelance engineers can completely revolutionize the way you operate. The financial and time savings can be huge.

Here are just some of the many reasons to embrace this way of managing your workforce:

Remove Staff Waste

Every business owner wishes they could pay employees for the required work only. With remote freelance engineers, this becomes possible as you can set out the terms of their temporary employment. You’ll no longer have staff waiting around for the next job, and can remove holiday pay too.

Reduced Staff Turnover

Remote workers are happier, which means they’ll stay longer. Meanwhile, many remote freelancers can be viewed as contractors rather than employees. Better still, you can save the details of the best ones to ensure that you work with them in the future while avoiding the average engineers.

Avoid Costly Training

Hiring traditional staff will usually lead to training, which is time-consuming and expensive. When hiring skilled contractors that are used to complete a set task, you don’t need to worry about this. They are the experts and can finish tasks without needing to train them about the way you do things.

Increased Productivity

As already mentioned, remote engineers have fewer distractions and won’t need to worry about commuting. Instead, they can dedicate themselves fully to the tasks at hand, leading to increased productivity rates. In turn, this will significantly boost the company’s bottom line.

Streamlined Recruitment Processes

Traditional recruitment processes can be very time-consuming, which also means that they are costing the business money. On-demand recruitment can be as simple as posting a job and then using filters to instantly find the top talent. Likewise, onboarding becomes an easier task too.

Remove Associated Costs

The financial savings aren’t restricted to the direct staffing costs. Remote workers use their own equipment, own electricity, and own space. All of these elements ultimately mean that you can remove various expenses before investing this capital elsewhere.

Tap Into Global Talent

Unlike traditional recruitment, working with on-demand engineers opens the door to a global talent pool. Given that engineers in some locations will command smaller fees than those in your local area, you can save money. The increased competition for your project is very good for business.

Avoid Unnecessary Meetings

Impromptu meetings are considered to be a major distraction for the workers that don’t need to be in them. Managing remote workers avoids the need for these meetings while video conferencing can be used in desperate times. For the most part, text communications and emails will suffice.

Work Through Sickness

Sick days can cause major problems in offices and other business locations. Remote engineers are more likely to keep on working through their minor illnesses as they can retain their home comforts. Moreover, this prevents the threat of sickness spreading, saving you from relying on agency staff.

Smaller In-House Teams

A smaller in-house team can actively benefit your business in several ways. Firstly, you can dedicate more time to them without harming your personal workflow and productivity. Secondly, the fact that the staff have fewer distractions means they can focus on their jobs. Perfect.

The financial and time savings gained from this approach are substantial. While it’s not a process that works for every type of employee, remote engineers are particularly useful. After all, a lot of their work is reliant on internet communications anyway.


Manage Your Remote Engineers Through Field Engineer

Appreciating the reasons for making the switch is one thing, but you still need to do it in the right fashion. Field Engineer is the perfect platform to manage your engineers in a way that will save time and money.

Here are just some of the reasons to choose FE as your portal for on-demand workers.

  • Tap into a global talent pool of over 40,000 skilled technicians, gaining instant access to the top candidates from all over the world.
  • Hire skilled workers at substantially lower costs, not least because you can negotiate as well as only paying for the hours you need.
  • Save money on additional equipment, office space, and facilities thanks to online links.
  • Streamlining the process of scheduling on-demand and emergency remote engineer work through the user-friendly platform that also integrates invoicing.
  • Offer a personalized project management platform for individual workers, creating the best working environment for everyone involved.

The FE platform truly is a revolutionary way to handle the recruitment and management of on-demand workers. Whether those remote contractors are used on an ongoing basis or for individual projects, your managerial role has never been simpler.


Get Started Today

To embrace the rewards of managing remote engineers in an efficient manner today, sign up for Field Engineer by clicking here. Overseeing technicians has never been easier.

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