Why don't more companies hire remotely?

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Published on 2011-12-01T00:13:51Z Indexed on 2011/12/01 2:17 UTC
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I keep hearing about the desperate recruiting efforts of companies in tech hubs such as SF and NYC. However, every time I'm contacted by a startup I'm told the position is on-site and working remotely isn't possible.

Let me clarify that these are tech startups. They should be very comfortable with the idea of using technology to get things done and connect teams together.

With the housing market the way it is, many of us can't relocate even if we wanted to pay the higher cost of living. Why are so many companies still stuck in the industrial mindset of butts in seats?

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