The Remote Work “Trilemma” and What Recruiters Can Do About It w/ Rick Hermanns

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Without question - remote work is the biggest labor force shift we’ve seen in decades. When it comes to its ramifications, the truth is, we just don’t know enough yet.

We haven’t fully appreciated the impact that remote/in-office work has had on client companies, candidate careers and the economy as a whole.

That’s why a lot of companies find themselves in a tricky “trilemma” - should they let their staff go fully-remote, hybrid or work in the office full-time? This decision can be the difference between catastrophic business failure and dramatic success.

As recruiters, our ability to do right by the people we serve comes down to understanding this trilemma. We should be on the frontlines of advising companies and candidates on the model that sets them up for success.

That’s something HireQuest CEO, Rick Hermanns is really digging into. His team is working on a paper on the trilemma. Their goal is to educate and empower recruiters with vital information to advise their clients better.

What are some of the nuances and effects of remote work? How do we help our clients pick the right strategy for them? In this episode, Rick shares why the remote/in-office work challenge should matter to all recruiters.

Guest Bio

Rick Hermanns is the President and CEO of HireQuest Inc. He has 30 years of experience in the staffing industry. Previously, Rick served as Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of HireQuest, LLC, after the company’s founding in 2002, and similar capacities for predecessor entities since July 1991. Prior to founding HireQuest, Mr. Hermanns was the Chief Financial Officer of Outsource International, formerly known as Labor World USA, Inc., and an Assistant Vice President at NCNB National Bank, now Bank of America. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from Barry University and achieved a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Southern California. To learn more, head to https://hirequest.com/ or LinkedIn.

About Your Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

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