Federal labor laws have been evolving at a rapid pace. In an effort to measure and balance the benefits versus legal claims from workers, the U.S. government, federal, and local authorities are reviewing and looking to proactively pass new labor laws to protect the rights of workers. Notably, in the effect of such regulations, it […]
Keeping organized and on top of tasks requires task management software to help stay focused. We are going to share our top picks for task management software to help you better manage your staff and your priorities. Things to consider when evaluating any software are costs, ease of implementation, and ability to integrate into your […]
OK so I’m not going to make the best photographer the world has ever seen but I saw this and it’s indicative of where the industry is heading. A visible proof from Broker/Owner that the PM Business is changing rapidly. Have you noticed that each year at Broker/Owner there is a certain buzz around a specific […]
Irma was a nasty girl! As everyone should know, Irma crawled through Florida and into Georgia this week. Mark & I were without power for 32 hours and are still without internet and probably won’t be up for days... (This is being done on my mobile hotspot. Thank goodness for technology!) We knew Irma was […]
If done correctly, the recruitment process can be brutal. Looking at hundreds of emails, and resumes, and separating the qualified from the non-qualified. Here at Hire Smart Virtual Employees, we consistently measure what we believed are the 5 most valuable characteristics of a virtual employee - character, motivation, experience, knowledge, and capability. We spend a […]
You think you want to hire a Virtual Employee… There are several options to hiring. We certainly have our opinion on how you should hire, but let’s go through the thought process and choices – then you can decide. Get your 3 magic questions to ask your virtual employee here. Do you want to source the […]
Conducting a virtual interview when hiring remote staff can be a very challenging endeavor. Unlike typical face-to-face interviews where you can easily gauge the applicant’s mood and overall behavior, virtual interviews are trickier in that they can be a little impersonal. Remember, you may be talking to someone who is a continent away. It can […]
Lately I have had a lot of inquiries about using a virtual employee for maintenance. One of the most common questions we get is – why use a virtual employee over an outsourced maintenance provider. It is a great question, so I thought I would compare and contrast these 2 options in an effort to […]
Did you know that the average person spends 28% of their work time on email? That is an average of 2.6 HOURS A DAY ANSWERING emails. We thought it would be time better to spend doing other things and let your virtual employee handle most of your emails for you. You probably don’t need to […]
Most business owners don’t really know how to interview and select their staff. One business owner just confessed that they had 2 poor hires, but when they were pressed about their hiring and evaluation process, they didn’t have one. They hired people because they liked them. Not having a standard hiring and evaluation process […]