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…
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…
We all have the same number of hours in a day. But one person’s day can look vastly different from another’s depending on how they manage their time. We don’t always have a choice in how we spend our time. But there are other times when a few simple tweaks to the workday can free…
The hybrid workplace is here to stay. Even as offices across the country are reopening, many companies have announced they intend to maintain remote work protocols, at least in part. As pandemic conditions ease, companies that are ready to transition workers to a hybrid environment face new challenges. This “new normal” requires companies to create…
If sales and marketing are the lifeblood of any organization, then IT should be considered the beating heart of the business. It enables all other parts of your business to thrive. Everything from sales to accounting to operations depends on the technology, security, and interconnectedness that IT brings to the table. And in many cases,…