Say hello to your newest, smartest resource. The Cloud Commuter is highly skilled, eco-friendly, doesn’t take up valuable office space and won’t be asking for health benefits. California-based elance, the leading site for online work, suggests, “More people are making the online workplace their new office and are logging in to get to work. Three trends have come together to make this possible. Companies are looking for greater flexibility and efficiency, more professionals are choosing to work independently, and managing online work has become easier than ever.”
As budgets are wrung dry, more and more businesses are turning their backs on traditional staffing in favour of hiring independent professionals when they need them. Why take the risk of committing to a permanent headcount when you can drink from the talent pool whenever you want to?
Whatever you’re searching for, there’s a Cloud Commuter who can provide you with exactly the expertise you need — and, when the job’s done, it’s perfectly OK to say goodbye until the next project deadline comes screaming into view. Think of your relationship with your Cloud Commuter as a date. The first encounter may have you coming back for more, but there’s no obligation to put a ring on it!
Feeling liberated? You should be, because when you make a remote hire you keep your fixed costs in check at the same time as you put yourself in the hands of the real experts. What’s not to love? Whether you tap into elance, or Google your local talent, you’ll be spoilt for choice — now there’s a little ray of sunshine.
Amanda O’Donovan is a Cloud Commuter who provides her clients with expert communications advice. You can contact her at 416.456.3859 or amanda@amandaodonovan.com.