I am more and more skeptical of the idea that hiring remote allows you unlimited access to talent, which you will need to solve your business problems.
Provided you're not in Wyoming or something, the talent is there. It just might need some training up.
If you're building for the long-term the best way to hire definitely seems like the Costco way.
Current CEO of Costco started as a warehouse manager.
Many of their top execs are former cashiers and floor workers.
Hire young and train them up. Then when a new opportunity appears within your business give someone you already employ the shot. They already know your business and culture and it will do wonders for company-wide morale to see someone get promoted from within.
Avoid the peter principle by allowing that person, should they not succeed, to return to their old position without loss of pay. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_pri…
I'm lucky to be in Texas which has multiple metropolises, but I wouldn't hire out of state. I'd only hire within 200-300 miles. That gives you plenty talent access. You don't need to be in the office daily. Of course, there is no talent shortage with current unemployment.
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