If a business owner uses the phrase “we’re a family here” to describe their business, they need to back it up by caring about their employees’ actual families.  

“We’re a family here” shouldn’t be uttered unless the company’s actions clearly support that statement. Otherwise, an employee’s inner voice will utter “Bah Humbug!” at such statements instead of saying, “Yes, we are!” 

So, how do you get the “Yes we are!” response from your team when you talk about family? Well, let me explain what my husband Mark and I think.  

Putting Families First 

When we established HireSmart Virtual Employees, we recognized that building a strong, motivated team wasn’t just about competitive salaries or office perks. It was about understanding and supporting the whole person, including their family life. 

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That’s why we’ve embraced a virtual employee model that allows team members to work from home, eliminating commute times and freeing up more precious moments for family. We encourage our VEs and clients to maintain clear boundaries between work and personal life, ensuring that family time remains sacred and undisturbed. 

Our commitment extends beyond flexible work arrangements. We provide comprehensive health and dental benefits to our VEs, ensuring their families are protected and cared for. Through our HireSmart Cares initiative, we invest in the future of our VEs’ families by offering educational scholarships to their children. When disaster strikes, as it did during Typhoon Rai in 2021, we step in to provide financial assistance to affected employees’ families. 

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These aren’t just feel-good policies — they’re strategic investments in our team’s well-being that yield substantial returns in loyalty, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. 

How Virtual Employees Help Clients Reclaim Family Time 

While we’re committed to supporting our VEs’ families, we’re equally passionate about helping our clients achieve a better work-life balance. By partnering with HireSmart and utilizing our Virtual Employees, business owners, and their staff can reclaim precious time for their own families. 

Our VEs take on time-consuming tasks that often keep business owners and their employees tethered to their desks long after hours. From managing emails and scheduling to handling customer inquiries and data entry, VEs free up significant chunks of time that can be redirected to family activities. 

With the assistance of VEs, in-house teams can maintain regular work hours, eliminating the need for frequent overtime. This results in happier employees who can reliably plan family activities without the fear of last-minute work emergencies. 

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By handling routine tasks during business hours, VEs also reduce the stress and mental load that often follows business owners and employee’s home. This means more present, engaged family time, unburdened by looming work pressures. 

The Ripple Effect: How Family-First Policies Benefit Business 

When businesses genuinely support their employees’ families, the positive effects ripple throughout the entire organization. We’ve observed that employees who feel their family needs are respected tend to be more focused and efficient during work hours. This family-first approach leads to lower turnover rates, as people are less likely to burn out or seek employment elsewhere when they can successfully balance work and family life.

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Support during challenging times, like our typhoon assistance, builds deep-rooted loyalty that money can’t buy. A genuine family-first approach creates a culture of mutual respect and understanding, creating a positive company culture. As word spreads about your family-friendly policies, you become an employer of choice in the job market, attracting top talent. 

The Value of Agency: Why HireSmart is Your Best Partner 

You might wonder, “This all sounds great, but how can my business implement these policies?” This is where the value of partnering with an agency like HireSmart becomes crystal clear. 

You’re not just hiring a virtual employee when you work with us. You’re tapping into an ecosystem designed to support and nurture talent. We handle the time-consuming process of finding and vetting high-quality virtual employees, ensuring you get the best fit for your needs. Our team bridges the gap between U.S. business culture and Filipino work ethics, creating outstanding working relationships. 

HireSmart VE Is Always Available for His Family and Profession 

We navigate the complex legal landscape of international employment, freeing you from worries about compliance issues. Our team provides continuous support to clients and VEs, ensuring smooth operations and quick resolution of any issues. With our model, you can scale your team up or down as needed without the overhead of traditional hiring. 

By handling the intricacies of hiring and managing virtual employees, we free you up to focus on what you do best — running and growing your business, while also having more time for your family. 

Real Stories, Real Impact 

Our clients see real benefits. 

“Stephanie is without a doubt one of the most valuable members of our team,” said one client about their HireSmart VE. “She fields all incoming calls, has grown our social media beyond what we could have imagined, provides fantastic newsletters to our owners, and takes on additional tasks seamlessly. Stephanie is a bright light within our company!” 

This December, as you consider your business goals for the coming year, think about how to embody the spirit of a business “family.” Consider how partnering with HireSmart could help you create a more connected, productive, and family-friendly work environment, not just for your employees but for yourself as well. 

Ready to explore how HireSmart can help your business thrive while supporting real families, including your own? Click here to schedule a consultation.