{"id":177596,"date":"2020-04-29T07:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T11:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=177596"},"modified":"2024-11-25T17:21:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T22:21:40","slug":"manage-digital-nomads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/employer-tips-advice\/manage-digital-nomads\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Effectively Manage Digital Nomads: 7 Tips for Employers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Updated August 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More and more millennials are trading traditional career advancement for digital nomadism. For the first time in history, being a digital nomad has made it possible to travel comfortably on your own terms without running out of funds or turning to credit cards. It’s no surprise that 27% of surveyed workers<\/a> said they plan on pursuing the nomad career path in the next two-to-three years. Nevertheless, this work arrangement can be a difficult concept for employers to grasp, even as the digital nomad horde continues to grow. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, a productive avenue for hiring managers and remote employers isn\u2019t to ask why these workers don\u2019t want career advancement in traditional methods. It’s to find out ways to use each nomad’s strengths and diversity to streamline business processes and increase the bottom line. Here are some tips for finding, managing, and retaining digital nomads as an integral part of your team.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Know What Traits to Look for When Hiring a Digital Nomad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you worry about managing a team of digital nomads, you first need to find them. But that\u2019s not as hard as you might think. Many digital nomads have a strong online presence to bolster their freelance career or employment opportunities. Through LinkedIn<\/a>, Facebook, or personal websites, you can see a nomad\u2019s portfolio, testimonials, work experience, and personality. These mediums are a superb starting point when you begin the search-and-hire process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beneficial Digital Nomad Traits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone that hits the digital nomad trail finds success. Some suffer from loneliness or the fear of missing out (FOMO). Others don\u2019t find work-life balance and ultimately burn out. Many more can\u2019t make the transition for a myriad of other reasons. That\u2019s why, as a manager or employer, you need to dig deep to find the true personality and beneficial traits of your nomad applicants. These characteristics often include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n