Compensation and Distributed Teams

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Compensation and Distributed Teams

Agenda

● Introductions● 40 minutes for pre-selected topics

developed in conjunction with FlexJobs and Shopify

● 20 minutes for Q&A

Introductions!

Carol Cochran - PanelistAs an evangelist for work flexibility, Carol Cochran sees the benefits of flexible work options for individuals, business, and society at large.

Since joining the team at FlexJobs, Carol has helped to grow the company to a team of more than 60 people, all working from home offices around the country. She has great hands-on experience and knowledge in recruiting, managing, and engaging a 100% virtual team.

Introductions!

Shaun Cawley - PanelistShaun focuses on providing HR support to Shopify’s fully distributed Support Team. The Support team is Shopify's largest team and spans coast to coast across Canada operating 24/7, and has also recently expanded into Ireland.

Shaun holds a Master's in Industrial Relations and has worked in various public and private sector organizations prior to Shopify providing HR support to distributed teams.

Introductions!

Mandy Ross - ModeratorMandy recently moved into the role of Director of Social and Content Marketing for Sococo, after serving as Director of Program Management since 2012. Her past employers include Handspring, Palm, Apple, Sony and Boeing. A telecommuter since 2005, she lives for helping distributed teams establish remote work best practices by connecting people to create thought leadership in the virtual world.

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Compensation and Distributed Teams

Topics

● How does location and cost of living factor in when creating a competitive compensation package for a specific skill set?

● What are some best management practices if a remote worker moves location? Are their benefits and or salary impacted?

Topics

● When determining a competitive benefits package for a remote worker, what tools do you use to evaluate cost of living and average salary for that skill set in a specific location?

Topics

● What are some other good resources to help employers create competitive and fair compensation packages for distributed teams?

● What are creative ideas for employers to create localized benefits packages, ie., health club, child care, subsidized cafe food, for remote workers?

Topics

● What are the pros and cons of hiring FTEs vs contractors in remote situations?

Topics

● What are employers' obligations with regard to deductions for remote employees in various states and countries?

Topics

● What costs specific to a home or remote office (co-work space, phone, internet, etc.) should employers consider including as part of an offer?

Q & A

Q & A

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