When you’re building a virtual team, it’s important to hire for culture instead of only skills. But how can entrepreneurs be sure they are hiring the best fit for the job and their company’s culture?
Managing a remote set of team members comes with its own unique challenges, and companies must have a structured plan on how to support their virtual teams.
In this episode, you’ll learn the five steps to hiring and managing a virtual team that will help you reach your company’s vision, and be able to take advantage of the benefits of working with great talent, from anywhere in the world.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- Step 1: Finding and hiring a virtual assistant (4:35)
- Step 2: Creating an effective job description (7:30)
- Hire for fit not for skills (12:37)
- Job posting tips to distinguish qualified applicants (13:28)
- Step 3: The onboarding and training process (15:43)
- Why weekly team meetings are important (20:50)
- Step 4: Creating a cohesive team through a virtual communal workspace (23:12)
- Step 5: Feedback and performance management (26:12)
- Designing roles around responsibilities and outcomes (27:59)
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Onlinejobs.ph, UpWork and FreeUp for hiring applicants for your virtual team
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