With formalisation of WFH, would smaller cities become new job hubs?

 “As we continue to expand our workforce, we see tremendous potential in hiring talent from smaller cities. With reliable broadband connectivity and mobile internet as key prerequisites, remote work enables organizations to access a wider talent pool while offering professionals the flexibility to build meaningful careers without relocating.”

As organizations embraced remote work during the pandemic, hiring strategies underwent a significant shift. In a feature by The Hindu, industry leaders discussed how the formalization of work-from-home (WFH) could enable companies to tap into talent from tier-2 and tier-3 cities, reshaping the future of workforce distribution.

Sharing his perspective on the topic, Satya Sharma, CHRO & Co-founder at TO THE NEW, highlighted how remote work was expanding access to skilled talent beyond metropolitan cities. He emphasized that with the right digital infrastructure, geography need no longer be a barrier to employment.According to Satya,

The article explores how the growing acceptance of remote work is creating new employment opportunities across smaller cities, benefiting both organizations and professionals through greater flexibility and broader access to talent.

See the full coverage here.