One of the many ways the widespread adoption of remote work can potentially benefit employers is that they can source talent from a much broader pool without the need to pay much attention to geographic location. This is great news for talent acquisition professionals but only if they understand how to meaningfully strategize for it. “In 2021, we will see companies evaluate opportunities to geo-shift work that will enable talent sourcing focused on finding the right skills regardless of location, reducing total cost by sourcing and placing employees in remote locations, and improving employee satisfaction by reducing limitations on work location,” Dave Padmos, EY America’s technology, media and entertainment, and telecommunications industry leader said. Companies will continue to transition to remote models and give employees the opportunity to work from home, which reduces overhead on office space while increasing access to talent. “Leaders can search for skills outside their locale, which can be a huge advantage as many tech companies are located in large city centers where talent can be scarce and expensive,” Zoe Harte, chief people officer at Upwork, says.