{"id":16024,"date":"2021-02-04T01:10:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T14:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fuse-recruitment.ap.applyflow.com\/looking-to-hire-for-remote-work-don-t-worry-ask-these-5-questions\/"},"modified":"2023-09-16T05:44:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T19:44:01","slug":"looking-to-hire-for-remote-work-don-t-worry-ask-these-5-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fuserecruitment.com\/blogs\/looking-to-hire-for-remote-work-don-t-worry-ask-these-5-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking to hire for remote work? Don’t worry, ask these 5 questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Working from home is too complex to be a \u2018one size fits all\u2019 setup; it is not best suited to everyone\u2019s lifestyles and living situations.<\/p>\n

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\u200bFor many the ideal balance of remote working post-pandemic is 50\/50. However, not all employees work as well, or as efficiently, from home. Here\u2019s the best questions to ask your next hire to determine if they can hack WFH.<\/p>\n

Questions to ask:<\/h2>\n

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1. Would you describe yourself as introverted or extroverted?<\/h2>\n

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It is often said that introverts work best from home, as they need less social stimulation, however, this is not always the case \u2013 just something to bear in mind.<\/p>\n

2. If you have 8 hours to complete a task that will take roughly 4-5 hours to complete, how would you schedule your day? For example, would you split this task into sections or do it all in one go \u2013 first thiinng or later\u00a0 the day?<\/h2>\n

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This can be a great way to find out someone\u2019s time and task management skills, as well as indicating whether they might tend towards procrastination habits.<\/p>\n

3. How would you rate your frustration tolerance? IE. if you are having tech problems or there is loud noise around you. What is your tolerance level to these situations?<\/h2>\n

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People who have a high tolerance for frustrating situations are particularly likely to succeed at working from home.<\/p>\n

4. Testing for conscientiousness is crucial to understanding a potential employee\u2019s work from home capability. Try asking one or more of these questions (which can be adjusted to your position based on relevance):<\/h2>\n

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If someone asks your opinion on the haircut they are going to get \u2013 and you think it\u2019s terrible, what would you say\/do? (truth-telling)<\/p>\n

Do you enjoy tidying up before eating or after eating your meal? (tidiness\/laziness)<\/p>\n

If you make a promise to someone who is not particularly close to you and it is quite a large task \u2013 how likely are you to go follow through on your promise? (commitment)<\/p>\n

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5. Finally, for some clarity on your future employee\u2019s current set-up and situation try asking the following:<\/h2>\n

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How much space do you have in your home? Do you already own a desk and suitable chair or would you need to purchase these?<\/p>\n

Furthermore, you need a strategy and plan in place for your employees that are working from home to ensure they remain productive and have access to help when they need it \u2013 think counselling sessions, UberEATS vouchers in place of Friday drinks, and daily or weekly virtual meetings so they remain part of the team dynamic. Read more about WFH strategising here. <\/a><\/p>\n

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Ready to start hiring?<\/p>\n

Did you know we have specialist teams across insurance, wealth management, manufacturing, infrastructure and utilities?<\/p>\n

Find out more about our teams here. <\/a> Or have a position you need help recruiting for? Submit on this page<\/a> and we will contact you directly!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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