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How a Tech Firm Made Remote Work a Career Accelerator for Rural Talent
When a mid-sized software company in Omaha decided to go fully remote in 2023, they didn't just save on real estate — they built a talent pipeline that reached rural America. This episode zooms in on how one employer turned geographic diversity into a career advantage for employees in places like rural Nebraska, West Virginia, and Montana. We look at the specific programs they used: a mentorship track that pairs remote rural hires with senior leaders in cities, a stipend for local co-working spaces, and a 'rural innovation grant' that funds community-based projects. We talk…
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