Top Tech Hubs in Africa for Sourcing the Best Remote Software Engineers
Africa is a continent rich with diverse cultures, languages, and of course, software engineers. As of 2019, more than 640 hubs in Africa supported technology-based startups. Nigeria leads with the biggest operational tech hubs, followed by Egypt and South Africa. As the continent becomes increasingly tech-savvy, many businesses are looking to Africa for top-tier talent […]
What Does the Future of Remote Work Look Like?
The future of work features a hybrid model comprising remote and in-house workers. By 2024, up to 81% of US employers alone are expected to shift to this work model. Remote work leads to a better work-life balance for the employees. Companies that have leveraged this strategy have seen increased productivity and profits. It has […]
How to Handle Underperforming Remote Software Engineers
Remote developers work in unsupervised environments. Due to the nature of their job, you might encounter cases of underperformance. How do you handle underperforming remote software engineers? Do you replace the underperforming software engineers? Research indicates that positive reinforcement, such as appreciation and Motivation, drives the morale of employees to do better in the workplace. […]
How Remote Software Engineers Can Network When Working From Home
This article will provide you with ways remote software engineers can network when working from home. Remote software engineers rarely interact because they work from different regions. For instance, most remote African software engineers work for companies outside Africa. As a result, networking with fellow employees becomes almost impossible. Working solo deprives you of creativity […]
A Guide to Hiring Exceptional Remote Developers
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the future of work. Due to the stay-at-home and social distancing orders, most employees had to work from home. Around 8 million people work remotely in the United States. As a result, getting remote developers in your team will be easy. In the long run, remote work is cost-effective and benefits employers and […]
7 Tips for Training Remote Software Engineers From Africa
Since COVID-19, the demand for remote employees has continued to rise, according to Career Explorer. In this article, we’ll share 7 tips for training remote software engineers from Africa. As of now, we are yet to settle on what the best remote training model practices are. The reason is that each company or organization needs […]
4 Effective Professional Development Strategies for Remote Teams
Working remotely can be a challenge for any team. Communication, collaboration, and professional development is important for remote teams and requires intentional strategies to ensure success. With the right tools and processes, remote teams can be as successful as their in-person counterparts. This blog post will explore effective professional development strategies for remote teams to […]
7 Pro Tips On Managing Remote Software Engineering Teams In Africa
In this article, we’ll share 7 pro tips on managing remote software engineering teams in Africa because recruiting a proficient remote engineering team is one thing; managing it is another. It’s never easy to synchronize people situated halfway across the globe. Get it right, and reap a ton of benefits. These include competitive rates and […]
A Remote Software Engineer’s Guide to Improving Work-Life Balance
In this article, we’ll explore a remote software engineer’s guide to improving work-life balance.” Working from home as a remote software engineer is an increasingly popular lifestyle choice, but achieving the right work-life balance takes a lot of work. Juggling work demands with home life can be challenging, and finding a way to make both […]