Onboarding Remote Developers: Startup Guide to Success

Startups are defined through speed, flexibility and innovation. With limited resources and high expectations, building a good and productive team is crucial. One of the more trendy strategies is to bring in offshore developer teams to access global talent, reduce costs and scale faster. But recruiting is just the beginning—the true challenge is onboarding. Smooth onboarding ensures that remote developers feel connected, integrated and productive from day one. Start with a Clear Pre-Onboarding Process Before the developer begins working, it is necessary to have a pre-onboarding procedure. Provide information such as company core values, tech stack documentation, access credentials and communication channels. This establishes the tone of your startup's culture and technical expectations right from the start. By onboarding the right company as a valued partner, they make this step easier by providing you with pre-screened offshore developers who are already set up to adapt quickly. ...