With the rise of remote work, having a killer remote team is more important than ever. And let’s be real, who doesn’t want a team that’s both productive and invested in your business’ mission? 

But wait, why is building a strong remote team so important? Well, imagine this scenario: you’ve got a poorly performing remote team, and it’s leading to low morale, missed deadlines, and even lost business. Ouch! But on the other hand, a high-performing remote team can drive success, foster innovation, and create a positive work culture, no matter where they are. So, it’s a no-brainer that building a winning remote team should be at the top of your to-do list. 

Now, your question might be, “But how do I attract and retain top talent when everyone is working from different locations?” Yes, it’s a challenge, but it’s not impossible. With the right strategies in place, you can build a remote team that’s not only productive but also engaged and invested in your company’s mission.  

And that’s what this is all about, here are some tips and tricks that you can use to build a high-performing remote team. 

Define your company culture.

This might sound boring, but trust us, it’s important! Defining your company culture is essential for building a high-performing remote team. It refers to the shared values, beliefs, behaviors, and practices that characterise your organisation. This will help you attract candidates who align with your values and are more likely to be a good fit for a remote work environment. 

To define your company culture, identify your core values, evaluate your current culture, communicate the culture, encourage participation, lead by example, foster collaboration, and regularly evaluate and adjust. A well-defined company culture can create a positive and supportive work environment for your remote team, increase employee engagement, and drive long-term success for your company. 

Develop a strong recruitment process.

Having a strong and seamless recruitment process is crucial. A well-defined and thorough process ensures that you attract the right candidates who have the skills, experience, and attitude needed for success. This results in improved retention, increased productivity, a positive impact on the company’s image, reduced turnover costs, and a more diverse and inclusive team. 

Offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Money talks and compensation is a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent, especially for remote workers who may not have access to the same benefits as on-site employees. Make sure you’re offering a base salary, bonuses, health plan with free dependents, paid time off, and other perks such as company-paid social and wellness activities and free trainings with certifications. 

People are more likely to join and stay with a company that offers competitive salaries and benefits, as this shows that the company values their work and is committed to supporting their overall well-being. Additionally, employees who feel fairly compensated and well-supported are more likely to be productive, motivated, and satisfied with their jobs, which can lead to higher job performance and employee retention. 

Provide opportunities for growth and development.

The top talent is always looking for opportunities to grow and develop their skills. This involves investing in employee training, coaching, and professional development programs to help them acquire new skills, knowledge, and experience. This not only benefits your employees, but it also benefits your business as it helps them stay current and engaged in their work. 

Additionally, offering opportunities for growth and advancement, such as promotions and leadership positions, can help employees feel motivated and valued, which can increase job satisfaction and retention. By providing opportunities for growth and development, you can create a supportive work environment that fosters employee engagement and success and helps to build a high-performing remote team. 

Foster a positive remote work environment.  

Creating a positive remote work environment is key to retaining top talent for your team. This involves creating a culture that supports collaboration, communication, and a sense of community among remote workers. You can do this by encouraging regular virtual interactions and team-building activities, providing clear guidelines for communication and collaboration, and promoting work-life balance.  

Additionally, it’s important to provide the necessary tools and resources that support remote work, such as access to technology and software, and promoting an open-door policy for feedback and support. By fostering a positive remote work environment, you can create a supportive and engaging workplace that helps to attract and retain top talent and supports the overall success of the team.  

Listen to your remote workers.

Finally, make sure to listen to your remote workers and be responsive to their needs. This includes actively seeking feedback and suggestions from employees and taking their opinions into consideration when making decisions that impact their work. It also means creating an open and transparent workplace culture, where employees feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas, and where their opinions are valued.  

By listening to your members, you can better understand their needs and concerns, and create a workplace culture that supports their overall well-being and job satisfaction. Additionally, employees who feel heard and valued are more likely to be engaged and motivated, which can lead to higher job performance and employee retention. By making an effort to listen to your remote workers, you can build a supportive and successful remote work environment. 

In conclusion, building a high-performing remote team requires a strategic approach to attracting and retaining top talent. With a clear company culture, a thorough recruitment process, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth and development, a positive remote work environment, and a commitment to listening to your remote workers, you can attract and keep the best team members and drive success for your company. 

This is what we do best at Filta, we have mastered these tips and tricks in building a high-performing team with the best talents anywhere on Earth. It is our goal to help you to build a remote team of talented experts that’s good value, a team that actually works, and helps you keep them for the long run through education, empowerment, guidance, and support.  

This is our passion and don’t just take our word for it, experience it for yourself.

If you want to know more, you can contact our Chief Growth Officer, Nerissa Chaux, at nerissa@filtaglobal.com and she’ll be happy to discuss with you the services we have that will help you build your own high-performing remote team.