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Hiring hybrid or remote employees through First Ascent equips employers with a pool of graduates adept at excelling in various environments. This translates to increased productivity, wider talent selection, and enhanced employee retention - all of which contribute to a more agile and competitive business landscape.

Hire With Confidence

First Ascent provides recent graduates with resources to succeed in remote and hybrid environments. Program participants will thrive, both personally and professionally, through a large community of remote workers, access to co-working space, mentors, and a remote worker certificate —which means higher productivity and retention for employers!

First Ascent enables your employees to:

Build Fundamental Hybrid & Remote Work Skills

Master the foundational aspects of remote work, from optimizing workflows and schedules to creating a productive physical workspace, ensuring they’re equipped for success in any location.

Thrive on Hybrid or Remote Teams

Strengthen team dynamics, ensure high productivity through strategic time and project management, and create a sense of camaraderie on dispersed teams.

Build a Strong Community

Plant roots in their communities through networking and volunteer service. Finding a sense of belonging is key to hybrid or remote success.

Advance as a Professional

Paired mentor/mentee relationships with experienced remote professionals physically located near First Ascent communities will give your employee additional support.

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First Ascent Can Support Your Employees!

To learn more about how we can work together to help your employees excel in the workplace, please complete the form below. Once we receive your request, a First Ascent team member will reach out to you.

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The Results Speak for Themselves

Remote work is beneficial for companies, too! According to a recent article written by Forbes, workplace flexibility leads to the following operational benefits for employers:

  1. Telecommuters are 35-40% more productive than in-office workers, leading to 21% higher profitability.
  2. Remote workers show at least 4.4% higher output.
  3. Remote employees have 40% fewer quality defects.
  4. Increased engagement results in 41% lower absenteeism and a 12% decrease in turnover.
  5. More flexibility is tempting 54% of employees to consider changing jobs to a remote role.

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