Can you imagine if the COVID pandemic had happened 20 years ago? Working from home simply wouldn’t have been an option for many people, given the technology at that time. Evolving workplace technologies allow us to continue building the future of work and keep business moving forward. In today’s landscape, this means focusing on tools…
The hiring struggle is real. Despite big job growth earlier in 2022, many businesses are still struggling to fill key positions. In fact, 60% of small businesses say they can’t find enough workers. Is it time to leave the hiring to the experts? Here are five reasons why now is the perfect time to outsource…
There’s an age-old argument about the value of investing in employees’ professional development. A CFO asked what happens if the company pays to develop their people and those employees decide to leave. To which the CEO replied: “What happens if we don’t, and they stay?” Simply put, a company is only as strong and successful…
Hiring a new employee is a lot like matchmaking — you want someone who doesn’t just fit the job description but also meshes well with your team and company ecosystem. How do you know when you’ve found “the one”? It starts with knowing how to accurately assess a candidate’s profile. Here’s how to approach candidate…
The past two years have brought a flurry of changes to the Human Resources role, particularly in the area of recruitment. Finding talent looks a lot different these days, especially if you’ve embraced the remote/hybrid work-life. Shifts like hiring across states and even across countries are spurring a number of new trends in how companies…
For many organizations, upskilling is no longer an afterthought. Since the start of the pandemic, it’s become a very necessary part of a company’s ability to adapt. By investing in your employees’ skills and knowledge, companies can grow stronger from within and adjust to changing conditions. And if virtual employees are part of your team,…
The New Year is the perfect time to set your marketing strategy on the right course. Just like consumer preferences, marketing trends evolve over time and should be adjusted each year to help you win more business. Here are a few tips to guide your marketing for 2022 and give it the best chance for…
As you’re treating your in-house staff to holiday parties, gifts, and bonuses, remember to celebrate the people who keep your business running remotely. Your virtual staff should be included in your end-of-year celebrations, even if they can’t be there in person. Here’s your top 10 gift guide for virtual staff in the Philippines, chock full…
Time is the most precious asset for any business owner. Sure, we all have 24 hours in a day, but those hours look and function differently when you’re running the show and don’t have a full team of helpers behind you. The secret sauce to business growth isn’t having more time. It’s making the most…
Remote work continues to hold the attention of companies across the world. Rather than seeing it as a temporary solution in a global crisis, it’s become the preferred method of recruiting and hiring employees for the long term. Now that more companies are starting to embrace a remote-first mindset, it’s time to get your processes…
Employee engagement is everything when it comes to retention and productivity. When employees feel connected to the workplace and their teams, they also feel more dedicated to their role. This is true whether you have on-site staff or remote workers (or a combination!). But oftentimes, it can be challenging to help remote employees bridge the…
If you’ve only ever functioned as a solopreneur, bringing on a Virtual Assistant for the first time can be a scary process. How will you know they love and care about your business as much as you do? Handing over a piece of your business can feel daunting at first, but it’s also the only…