Consider building your software engineering team with the ability to choose from the entire world's talent pool.
Doesn't that sound incredible?
The reality is that thousands of companies of all sizes and in all industries employ remote workers every day.
Those days are gone when you hoped the right candidate lived within a reasonable commute of your office and stayed with you for many years.
You also hoped your competitor was not wooing your best talent with the flashier office, on-site gym, and subsidized restaurant just a few blocks away.
A remote worker isn't enticed by a shiny office or on-site perks to nourish their body and spirit.
In terms of loyalty, remote workers have been proven to stay with a company longer than their on-site colleagues.
COVID-19 is forcing companies to adopt remote working in 2020, where they had been reluctant until now.
Surely your company is not an exception.
There is no denying that remote working is here to stay, regardless of whether you've embraced it or not.
You need to put your head down and understand there are things you can do to improve your remote software engineers' productivity if you want to get the best out of them. Here is how you can do it.
Let's begin by highlighting the benefits of remote work.
If you know why you should improve something, it's easier to see how to improve it.
Thanks to today's technology, working closely together doesn't have to mean physically being in the same office.
Many studies have shown that remote working improves productivity. Why?
Consider this: Every morning you get out of bed at the same time, get on the same train, see the same faces, arrive at your workplace, and sit down at the same desk.
This seems like a menu for productivity and inspiration, doesn't it? Personally, I don't think so.
People burdened with that much routine and repetition will not be at their most productive.
Nevertheless, remote working does not mean simply swapping your office for your spare room.
Working remotely is convenient if lockdowns are taking place in their area: the beach, the park, the cafe, or wherever else suits them.
A change of scenery can spark new ideas and spark creativity.
Getting things done at the office can be a hassle, as people constantly come over to ask questions.
Most people will tell you they get their best work done "first thing in the morning" or "after everyone else has left." Basically, it isn't at work.
Working remotely has its downsides, and working from home can be distracting.
Whether it's the kids coming in every time with something serious/funny/disgusting that can't wait, or the new series of your favorite show has just begun, and you're dying to watch it now.
However, your remote workers can deal with all of these distractions by themselves.
They're adults, after all, and they know how to work best for themselves.
Some productivity guides recommend that you tell your team to put on their work clothes and not lounge around in their dressing gowns, but I'm guessing that everyone over five knows when pajamas are appropriate.
In light of these considerations, let's now focus on improving the productivity of your remote software engineers.
No matter how well established your remote team is or how new you are to the remote world, you want to know how to succeed.
Your managers will struggle to manage a remote team when they can't see the team at all times throughout the day.
They are used to managing the day so that everyone arrives at nine, leaves at six, and is at their desk, head down, working hard between those two times.
Managers must do the following to successfully manage a remote software engineering team: Praise hard work, but don't push too hard.
It doesn't mean your team is slacking off because you can't walk by their desks every five minutes to make sure they're there.
The reality is that they're probably overworking, not underworking, especially if they're in different time zones.
As you walk through your home office on your way to the bathroom and a spark of an idea strikes, it's too tempting to just check your email on your phone.
The idea of dedicated, hardworking grafters exceeding their duties might seem good to you as a manager.
After all, who wouldn't want such grafters on their team?
Actually, you shouldn't, to be honest.
Burnout is the result of someone constantly thinking about work and never leaving it behind.
A burnt-out team member is not productive.
You should however schedule meetings with your remote teams if you feel they aren't performing well.
You can either schedule them face-to-face or remotely.
They may not be thrilled with their current project, they may be having personal issues, or they may be burnt out and overworked.
If the project is not exciting to them, you can give them some time off to help resolve their problems, or let them rest.
When it comes to taking a break, the best companies offer employees sabbaticals after they have worked for them for a specified number of years.
There may not be a good fit for all employees after all, because sabbaticals can range from a few weeks up to a year, and it can be difficult for a company to function without a valuable employee, but for burnt-out employees, it can be a lifeline, giving them the time they need to recharge.
When they return to work, they'll be refreshed, motivated, and ready to do their best.
It is important to trust your team to do their job and focus on results instead of spending too much time at your desk.
When they needed to be supervised, why did you hire them in the first place?
"People will give everything back if you give them flexibility and treat them as adults," said Sir Richard Branson when asked about his employees wanting to work remotely or take time off.
Remote workers can sometimes become distracted by non-work tasks such as mowing the lawn, cleaning the washing machine, or other distractions at home, leading their procrastination to get the better of them.
Implement a four-day workweek as a possible solution.
Perhaps at first, this idea seems absurd to you after all, how can working fewer hours improve productivity?
According to Dutch author and historian Rutger Bregman in this Ted Talk, the Netherlands has the shortest workweek in the world and the highest productivity.
What makes this happen?
Fewer hours at the office means less work, right? Not necessarily.
Adam Grant tells us, "Psychologists have found that being busy motivates us to finish tasks faster. We procrastinate less when we are busy."
Instead of counting hours spent at a desk, measure productivity by how much work is accomplished.
A four-day workweek would increase productivity while reducing employee stress.
This would be a true win-win situation for both companies and employees.
In order for software engineers to concentrate and focus, they need not be interrupted every five minutes.
A study found that when programming is resumed after an interruption, it usually takes the programmer between 10-15 minutes to edit code, and the average programmer gets only one uninterrupted two-hour session a day.
This demonstrates that people in the office do not get any work done.
If the question can wait, then make a note of it for later.
It is hard to resist asking questions or asking where they stand, but your silence is essential for their productivity.
If the matter is important and urgent, use an email if it can wait, an instant message if it can wait, and if it's really urgent, pick up the phone and call.
It's okay to let your software team get on with their work, but don't treat them like they're not important to the company just because they're remotely based.
At the end of the day, remote teams need to be respected just as much as their office-based counterparts.
A satisfied employee is a motivated employee.
Many believe that software engineering is an art, not a science, and can't be measured.
Nonetheless, you can choose the right metrics to keep your remote software engineering team productive and your projects on track.
Our team doesn't measure productivity based on a team member's number of hours at their desk, for example.
It is an arbitrary and meaningless metric, which is why we don't use it here.
Metrics triggering productivity are what we prefer.
As part of our interview process, we inquire about our engineers' satisfaction, motivation, personal growth, and relationships with their colleagues.
The metrics listed here are ones that are effective for us, and they can also be effective for you.
Whether you have always had remote software engineers or COVID-19 forced you to do so, there's no reason why your team should be less productive because of a remote software engineering team.
One of our recruitment officers will get in touch with you today!
One of our recruitment officers will get in touch with you today!
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive, cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive, cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Business Development Representative to join our team. This role is crucial for driving our business growth by identifying potential clients, conducting direct outreach, and setting appointments for our sales team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for sales, a successful track record of achievement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
We are seeking a Fullstack Developer with a strong emphasis on front-end development and user experience to join our team. This role requires a balance of front-end and back-end skills, with a preference for candidates who excel in creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of IT projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills combined with excellent leadership abilities to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
We are looking for a talented Software Tester to join our expanding QA team. You will be working as part of a highly skilled team, helping build high-quality interactive web and mobile applications. You will work on implementing automation tests for our products to make sure they are kept robust.
As an Android Developer, you will demonstrate an understanding of clean, object-oriented code, good architecture principles, and knowledge of common software design patterns. As a team, we’re committed to producing high-quality, maintainable code, so you’ll need to display a familiarity with the creation of well-tested code. Experience of interaction with XML and JSON data served via HTTP APIs is also essential. We make use of several additional technologies including many of the Android support libraries
As a Full-Stack Developer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our core product, which is market-ready and positioned for continuous improvement and innovation. You will be integral to the entire development lifecycle, enhancing existing features and deploying new functionalities. You will stay abreast of industry trends to continuously innovate and improve our product, taking ownership of projects from conception through to implementation.
As an iOS Developer, you lead technical excellence and management within our team on a leading VOD platform. You ensure iOS projects are delivered on time and within budget while providing clear solutions to complex technical issues. Your role fosters innovation and excellence through the adoption of new technologies and best practices, supporting the team to produce top-tier work.
This role will be to collaborate on the Quality Assurance of the company’s application, whilst also taking responsibility for the back-end architecture. You will assume responsibility for a wide range of activities that will include candidate support, client and integration support activities, and project-based work to improve our overall effectiveness
As a QA Engineer, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in both manual and automated testing, with a focus on mobile and web applications. This role involves working closely with developers, product owners, and UX/UI designers to ensure the highest quality of our software products.
We seek a Video Editor with a strong creative eye. You'll create high-quality YouTube videos, repurpose content, and streamline workflows using Adobe Premiere, Frame.io, CapCut, and other AI tools to maximize your video editing efforts. You will create videos on a weekly basis for our company and our CEO's personal brand. The job is completely remote, but we have offices in Makati, where you might be asked to join us occasionally for team gatherings.
This is an exciting opportunity for a video editor who has a growth mindset, who takes pride in their work and enjoys working from the comfort of their home.
As a Senior Developer specializing in Zuora Subscription Billing, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of Zuora Subscription Billing solutions to support our subscription-based business model. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and implement solutions that align with the company's objectives.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago.We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is building a ‘Future of Work’ AI driven talent tech platform in the remote software engineer staffing space.
In this strategic and hands-on creative role, you'll have the opportunity to shape the narrative of remote work and impact the tech industry at a global scale.
With team members across the US, LATAM, Europe and Asia - we’re on a mission to bridge the talent gap with our matching platform and employee experience programs.
We need your storytelling strategy skills to ‘share the journey’ and the human stories behind our business
Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.
We are now seeking a passionate Senior/Team Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
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A leading UK-company that specializes in providing foreign currencies solutions
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.
Position Summary
In your role as a Robotics Software Engineer, your expertise in Robotic Software Engineering will be the key to your success. Collaborating with our skilled team, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge product development accelerator. Your responsibilities will involve crafting, programming, and evaluating top-notch software essential for ensuring the dependable and secure operations of commercial robots.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.
Position Summary
The position of Mechanical Engineer corresponds to a mid-level role. An ideal candidate for this position possesses robust practical expertise in various technical systems. The responsibilities encompass a combination of individual input within projects and actively leading teams towards achieving a remarkable standard of technical proficiency.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.
Position Summary
In the role of an Industrial Design Engineer with a focus on cobotics, you will assume a crucial position in envisioning, crafting, and honing both the tangible and operational facets of our collaborative robotic solutions. Your collaboration will extend to cross-functional groups, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and UX designers, in the pursuit of devising cobotic systems centered around users. These systems will redefine effectiveness and safety within industrial settings.
Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
A top rated and state of the art cloud based video interviewing solutions company based in the UK catering to over 5000 prominent companies around the world such as Samsung, Uber, Boohoo, Coinbase, 7-Eleven and many more.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.
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We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
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We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring
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We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
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We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
February 16, 2024
Consider building your software engineering team with the ability to choose from the entire world's talent pool.
Doesn't that sound incredible?
The reality is that thousands of companies of all sizes and in all industries employ remote workers every day.
Those days are gone when you hoped the right candidate lived within a reasonable commute of your office and stayed with you for many years.
You also hoped your competitor was not wooing your best talent with the flashier office, on-site gym, and subsidized restaurant just a few blocks away.
A remote worker isn't enticed by a shiny office or on-site perks to nourish their body and spirit.
In terms of loyalty, remote workers have been proven to stay with a company longer than their on-site colleagues.
COVID-19 is forcing companies to adopt remote working in 2020, where they had been reluctant until now.
Surely your company is not an exception.
There is no denying that remote working is here to stay, regardless of whether you've embraced it or not.
You need to put your head down and understand there are things you can do to improve your remote software engineers' productivity if you want to get the best out of them. Here is how you can do it.
Let's begin by highlighting the benefits of remote work.
If you know why you should improve something, it's easier to see how to improve it.
Thanks to today's technology, working closely together doesn't have to mean physically being in the same office.
Many studies have shown that remote working improves productivity. Why?
Consider this: Every morning you get out of bed at the same time, get on the same train, see the same faces, arrive at your workplace, and sit down at the same desk.
This seems like a menu for productivity and inspiration, doesn't it? Personally, I don't think so.
People burdened with that much routine and repetition will not be at their most productive.
Nevertheless, remote working does not mean simply swapping your office for your spare room.
Working remotely is convenient if lockdowns are taking place in their area: the beach, the park, the cafe, or wherever else suits them.
A change of scenery can spark new ideas and spark creativity.
Getting things done at the office can be a hassle, as people constantly come over to ask questions.
Most people will tell you they get their best work done "first thing in the morning" or "after everyone else has left." Basically, it isn't at work.
Working remotely has its downsides, and working from home can be distracting.
Whether it's the kids coming in every time with something serious/funny/disgusting that can't wait, or the new series of your favorite show has just begun, and you're dying to watch it now.
However, your remote workers can deal with all of these distractions by themselves.
They're adults, after all, and they know how to work best for themselves.
Some productivity guides recommend that you tell your team to put on their work clothes and not lounge around in their dressing gowns, but I'm guessing that everyone over five knows when pajamas are appropriate.
In light of these considerations, let's now focus on improving the productivity of your remote software engineers.
No matter how well established your remote team is or how new you are to the remote world, you want to know how to succeed.
Your managers will struggle to manage a remote team when they can't see the team at all times throughout the day.
They are used to managing the day so that everyone arrives at nine, leaves at six, and is at their desk, head down, working hard between those two times.
Managers must do the following to successfully manage a remote software engineering team: Praise hard work, but don't push too hard.
It doesn't mean your team is slacking off because you can't walk by their desks every five minutes to make sure they're there.
The reality is that they're probably overworking, not underworking, especially if they're in different time zones.
As you walk through your home office on your way to the bathroom and a spark of an idea strikes, it's too tempting to just check your email on your phone.
The idea of dedicated, hardworking grafters exceeding their duties might seem good to you as a manager.
After all, who wouldn't want such grafters on their team?
Actually, you shouldn't, to be honest.
Burnout is the result of someone constantly thinking about work and never leaving it behind.
A burnt-out team member is not productive.
You should however schedule meetings with your remote teams if you feel they aren't performing well.
You can either schedule them face-to-face or remotely.
They may not be thrilled with their current project, they may be having personal issues, or they may be burnt out and overworked.
If the project is not exciting to them, you can give them some time off to help resolve their problems, or let them rest.
When it comes to taking a break, the best companies offer employees sabbaticals after they have worked for them for a specified number of years.
There may not be a good fit for all employees after all, because sabbaticals can range from a few weeks up to a year, and it can be difficult for a company to function without a valuable employee, but for burnt-out employees, it can be a lifeline, giving them the time they need to recharge.
When they return to work, they'll be refreshed, motivated, and ready to do their best.
It is important to trust your team to do their job and focus on results instead of spending too much time at your desk.
When they needed to be supervised, why did you hire them in the first place?
"People will give everything back if you give them flexibility and treat them as adults," said Sir Richard Branson when asked about his employees wanting to work remotely or take time off.
Remote workers can sometimes become distracted by non-work tasks such as mowing the lawn, cleaning the washing machine, or other distractions at home, leading their procrastination to get the better of them.
Implement a four-day workweek as a possible solution.
Perhaps at first, this idea seems absurd to you after all, how can working fewer hours improve productivity?
According to Dutch author and historian Rutger Bregman in this Ted Talk, the Netherlands has the shortest workweek in the world and the highest productivity.
What makes this happen?
Fewer hours at the office means less work, right? Not necessarily.
Adam Grant tells us, "Psychologists have found that being busy motivates us to finish tasks faster. We procrastinate less when we are busy."
Instead of counting hours spent at a desk, measure productivity by how much work is accomplished.
A four-day workweek would increase productivity while reducing employee stress.
This would be a true win-win situation for both companies and employees.
In order for software engineers to concentrate and focus, they need not be interrupted every five minutes.
A study found that when programming is resumed after an interruption, it usually takes the programmer between 10-15 minutes to edit code, and the average programmer gets only one uninterrupted two-hour session a day.
This demonstrates that people in the office do not get any work done.
If the question can wait, then make a note of it for later.
It is hard to resist asking questions or asking where they stand, but your silence is essential for their productivity.
If the matter is important and urgent, use an email if it can wait, an instant message if it can wait, and if it's really urgent, pick up the phone and call.
It's okay to let your software team get on with their work, but don't treat them like they're not important to the company just because they're remotely based.
At the end of the day, remote teams need to be respected just as much as their office-based counterparts.
A satisfied employee is a motivated employee.
Many believe that software engineering is an art, not a science, and can't be measured.
Nonetheless, you can choose the right metrics to keep your remote software engineering team productive and your projects on track.
Our team doesn't measure productivity based on a team member's number of hours at their desk, for example.
It is an arbitrary and meaningless metric, which is why we don't use it here.
Metrics triggering productivity are what we prefer.
As part of our interview process, we inquire about our engineers' satisfaction, motivation, personal growth, and relationships with their colleagues.
The metrics listed here are ones that are effective for us, and they can also be effective for you.
Whether you have always had remote software engineers or COVID-19 forced you to do so, there's no reason why your team should be less productive because of a remote software engineering team.
Have a question?