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The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic had businesses around the world rethinking their operations at a rapid rate, forcing offices to close and millions of employees to swap their commutes for makeshift living room workspaces. Anyone who was capable of working from home started instantaneously. Companies were forced to quickly figure out how to communicate, collaborate, share documents and manage teams without any physical presence involved whatsoever.
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The past year has brought seismic changes to workplace culture. “The factors that drive employee engagement have shifted,” says Julia Anas, chief people officer at Qualtrics, an employee experience analytics company.
While still looking for growth and leadership opportunities, “employees value a sense of belonging more than ever before,” she says.
But that isn’t all employees want. They’re also looking for flexibility and a relief from the pressure to always be on when working from home.
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With more and more professionals taking on remote work, people are deciding they don’t have to necessarily stay in bigger tech hubs like Silicon Valley and New York City. The spotlight is shining brightly on regional tech hubs that offer remote workers a better quality of life and potential access to more career opportunities.
As a result, talent is on the move. If you run an established business or startup, you may want to start looking for remote team members in these U.S. tech hubs.
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1. Boise
Boise, Idaho is fast-becoming one of the hottest tech towns in the U.S. Homegrown startups are popping up, many focused on robotics, engineering and online software. These startups are growing thanks to a good source of tech talent already available in the city and surrounding area. Boise and its suburbs are known for beautiful parks and a wide variety of museums and restaurants.