Finding Success with a Remote Workforce

Remote work without a doubt has been a hot trend for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced the hand of many companies who were reluctant to offer work-from-home to their employees. After a majority of businesses were required to adapt to a remote work environment for a period of time, many adopted this work model or hybrid version in their post-COVID strategies. While the change seems cut and dry, there are several steps organizations need to take in order to be successful as a remote or hybrid workforce.  

• Clearly identify roles and individuals whose jobs can be performed remotely without issue. 
• Analyze whether employees need to work the same hours or if you are able to allow flexible time schedules.  
• Provide and ensure your organization has the right resources to offer remote work including phone systems, computers and technology, video call capabilities, collaboration tools and more. 
• Set and manage expectations and develop a plan to keep your workforce level of productivity high. 
• Ensure managers and leadership are equipped with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage a remote or hybrid team. 
• Encourage routines, batch scheduling, controlled environment and spaces to work that are conducive to focusing. 
• Find creative ways to include your remote or virtual workforce in culture-building activities. 

As the business world continues to navigate changes of the nature of our work environments, companies who put a plan in place for in-office work, remote work, or a hybrid structure will thrive.  

Open Roles - October 2022

As DRI works across the nation on high-level roles for our clients, we are always open to speaking with professionals who are interested in the roles listed below, or who would simply like to network.  

Chief Financial Officer – Healthcare Technology – New York, NY 

• Private Equity experience, specifically leading an organization through an exit (ideally into PE) 
• Leading all accounting and finance functions; CPA required 
• Experience with M&A, rolling up similar companies 

VP of Supply Chain, Cannabis Industry – New England 

• Opportunity with one of the largest privately held multi-state operators in the cannabis industry 
• The right candidate has experience with S&OP, vendor management and ERP implementation 
• Previous cannabis industry experience not required 

VP of Sales – Houston, TX 

• Privately held plastic specialty chemicals manufacturer 
• Role to be based in Houston, TX 
• Opportunity to lead, manage, hold accountable a North American sales organization 
• Ideal candidate should have experience with plastics additives, masterbatch, thermoplastics, etc. 

VP of Operations - Hazlet, NJ 

• Lead the design and implementation of improved structure, processes and systems to achieve the company’s objectives: establish core competencies, streamline & scale them for organic growth; potential mergers and acquisitions 
• Increase recurring revenue through obtaining maintenance contracts & growing the “communications/security-as-a-service” model 
• Have experience with a Field Service company (HVAC, electrical contractor, security/access Control, telecom, on-site IT services, etc) 
• Experience managing subcontractors and labor compliance (i.e. understands prevailing wage, working with union and non-union subcontractors, OSHA requirements, COVID protocols) 
• Deep experience managing P&L 

Epic HB Analyst – 100% Remote 

• Must have 4-6 years of experience 
• Epic HB Certification is required 
• Must have experience with following work queue design, charge router, General ledger, CER/BWR rules, HB claims and statements 

Quality Director – Chicago, IL 

• 5+ years in Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance 
• 3+ years of leadership experience 
• Strong process improvement/implementation experience  
• SQF and HACCP experience ideal 
• GMP auditing experience 
• Must be bilingual Spanish 

Director of IT 

• Part of Senior leadership team, huge part of building the company’s future 
• IT Leader experienced in management in manufacturing environments 
• Experience leading ERP system implementations 
• Must live near or be able to relocate to Alexandria, MN area 

 Featured Candidates - October 2022

Below you will find featured candidates we have spoken with who are open to new opportunities. If you would like to get in contact with any of the candidates below, please reach out.  

GovTech – Sr. Product Manager 

• Experience starting a product and team with startups and growing companies targeting Public Safety 
• 10 Years of experience 
• Specific Solutions: Text911, Mobile Applications (Android Applications, IOS Applications) CAD, Fleet Management, GIS, Records Management. 
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree. 
• Additional Relevant Information: 
• Owns 9 Patents with 9 pending currently 

Applications Engineer 

• Packaging systems, packaging conveyance 
• Facilitates a diverse variety of aftermarket quote requests within OEM/B2B Environment in support of multi-million-dollar annual sales target for specialized industrial equipment market 
• Coordinates review of data with multiple departments on case-by-case basis for feasibility and cost input with consideration to requested quote due date and resource capacity 
• Generation of risk assessment review and documentation as required per process via inter-company tools 
• Responsible for estimation of project costs using input from multiple sources and determination of recommended sell prices per established margin criteria 
• Creates project scope description within parameters of quote for presentation to end user, emphasizing feature/benefit details, contingency conditions, and technical order requirements 

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