In previous posts we talked about the need for real relationships and for eye-to-eye contact when managing remote employees. The final key is to work with them. By that we mean, work directly together with them on a task or project as a team. Let’s start by sharing a related story from our CEO, Tony…
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You might be thinking, how can looking them in the eyes be part of an article about remote management? The answer: video. Managers around the world will attest to the importance of communicating face-to-face with employees, and managers with outsourcing 1.0 backgrounds (my term) will tell you that you HAVE to get on a plane…
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At Codev, managing workers remotely is at the core of what we do, and is a hurdle that many of our clients have to overcome. I’ve researched the topic and compared the research to my experience managing remote teams, both software developers as well as non-technical teams. I’ve distilled it down to three keys to…
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Offshore software development, also known as staff augmentation, is where a company employs one or more developers in a different country than their headquarters’ office. They are regular employees in every sense of the word, the only difference is that they’re working in a different country. While there are many advantages of Offshore Software Development,…
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Let’s get the ball rolling in 6 easy steps. You Identify the job description for the developer you need. You know your business better than anybody. Tell us about the software developer you’re looking for and we’ll help you find the skilled programmer that fits your needs. Feel free to be specific or extensive in the job…
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As you may know, there are certain advantages to hiring remote developers from the Philippines. Chief among them is that you get access to talented and driven developers, but at a much reduced cost compared to hiring an in-house developer in the US. But in order to get optimum results out of your remote team,…
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Working with a remote team will involve some challenges, and one of them is how to hold regular project review meetings with your developers, who could be an ocean away. In this post, we give you tips on how you can conduct meetings effectively in a distributed team set-up. TIP 1: Set the frequency of…
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To bring your mobile app project to life, you will need the expertise of a mobile app developer. But before you start looking for your developer, you will have to consider a few important things. Know what platform your mobile app will operate on Why this matters: The scope and nature of the development will…
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TIP 1: Create an iOS app developer job description Make sure to complete an iOS app developer job description that is comprehensive, specific, and tailored to your app project requirements. Start by listing the iOS developer’s expected responsibilities, tasks, and activities, based on the scope, nature, and exact requirements of your iPhone/iPad mobile app project.…
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When searching for qualified Drupal developers you will find a range of skills from entry level, to advanced. Getting beyond the keyword “Drupal” on their resume, how do you find that perfect candidate to join your team? We have identified four specific areas of focus which will help you in your recruiting efforts. Consideration #1:…
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