{"id":1475,"date":"2016-06-10T07:43:08","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T07:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capitalnumbers.com\/blog\/?p=1475"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:35:10","slug":"how-you-can-become-a-great-virtual-employer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalnumbers.com\/blog\/how-you-can-become-a-great-virtual-employer\/","title":{"rendered":"How You Can Become a Great Virtual Employer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--<a href=\"http:\/\/www.capitalnumbers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/CN_Blog_07-06-15.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1476\" src=\"http:\/\/www.capitalnumbers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/CN_Blog_07-06-15.jpg\" alt=\"CN_Blog_07-06-15\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capitalnumbers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/CN_Blog_07-06-15.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.capitalnumbers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/CN_Blog_07-06-15-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.capitalnumbers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/CN_Blog_07-06-15-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.capitalnumbers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/CN_Blog_07-06-15-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>--><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with remote hires is not very different from working with in-house employees. No doubt, there are many challenges you\u2019ll need to overcome. However, with a smart, carefully thought out approach, you can get your freelancers to deliver the best they can. You can find the best of talent and skills from around the world, but making use of those talents for the success of your company depends a lot on your skills as an employer. So, what can you do to develop that efficient, working relationship with your workers? What are the specific points of interest a great virtual employer must keep in mind? Read ahead and find out.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Encourage Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is the vital key that can ensure the smooth running of operations. Here\u2019s what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. From the time you begin working with a remote hire, make yourself available to answer queries. Set up fixed times during the day when you can make contact despite the difference in time zones. Or, encourage them to send in questions by way of email. Be prompt in replying to them. You\u2019ll ensure that the project is completed within deadlines.<br \/>\n2. Have an open attitude to each query no matter how small and insignificant it may seem. Attention to detail is one factor that can make the distinction between excellent and mediocre work.<br \/>\n3. <a href=\"https:\/\/myhours.com\/best-time-tracking-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adopt time tracking apps<\/a> that take screen shots. This strategy can help you check and verify if the freelancer is logging in hours accurately. You can also eliminate any ambiguity when it comes to making payments.<br \/>\n4. You could get employees to share documents with you as they work. Take the time to monitor them, and offer feedback and comments. Depending on the kind of project you\u2019ve assigned, you could ask for regular updates instead.<br \/>\n5. Encourage your people to be proactive and to come to you with suggestions and ideas. Being experts in their line of work, they are likely to have a better handle on the task.<\/p>\n<p>By using these actions, you can ensure that the project is progressing as per your requirements.<\/p>\n<div id=\"om-kv9ydvtgjiv3iarz-holder\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\nvar kv9ydvtgjiv3iarz,kv9ydvtgjiv3iarz_poll=function(){var r=0;return function(n,l){clearInterval(r),r=setInterval(n,l)}}();!function(e,t,n){if(e.getElementById(n)){kv9ydvtgjiv3iarz_poll(function(){if(window['om_loaded']){if(!kv9ydvtgjiv3iarz){kv9ydvtgjiv3iarz=new OptinMonsterApp();return kv9ydvtgjiv3iarz.init({\"u\":\"18402.333867\",\"staging\":0,\"dev\":0,\"beta\":0});}}},25);return;}var d=false,o=e.createElement(t);o.id=n,o.src=\"\/\/a.optnmnstr.com\/app\/js\/api.min.js\",o.onload=o.onreadystatechange=function(){if(!d){if(!this.readyState||this.readyState===\"loaded\"||this.readyState===\"complete\"){try{d=om_loaded=true;kv9ydvtgjiv3iarz=new OptinMonsterApp();kv9ydvtgjiv3iarz.init({\"u\":\"18402.333867\",\"staging\":0,\"dev\":0,\"beta\":0});o.onload=o.onreadystatechange=null;}catch(t){}}}};(document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0]||document.documentElement).appendChild(o)}(document,\"script\",\"omapi-script\");\/\/ ]]><\/script><!-- \/ OptinMonster --><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #003366;\"><strong>Draw up Detailed Contracts and Agreements<\/strong> <\/span><\/h6>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When crafting the contract between your company and the freelancer, make sure you put down every single detail of the scope of work you\u2019re expecting and the payments you\u2019ll be making. If you need to, work with a professional. By having the necessary paperwork in place, you\u2019ll ensure that your remote hires know exactly what you expect from them. Documentation also helps serve as references in case there is any miscommunication anywhere. Spell out deadlines clearly, so there is no possibility of delays. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Be Specific in Your Requirements<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having hired the best of talent out there, you\u2019ll expect them to deliver what you need. However, for them to do that, they\u2019ll need you to specify every little detail. Never give vague instructions like, \u201cTake care of the About Us page\u201d or \u201cDesign the Home page.\u201d Instead, take the time to work with them to tell them what you\u2019re expecting to see. For example, you might have seen some website you really liked or you might have an idea in your mind about what you want yours to look like. Talk about your expectations, visions, and goals for the company. The more detailed information you give out, the better products you\u2019ll receive. If you have examples, send them.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Always Insist on High Quality<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as you aim at providing only the best of products and services to your customers, insist that your remote hires deliver only the best of products to you. If it is content you\u2019re looking for, insist on carefully proofread and plagiarism-checked work. If you\u2019ve ordered a website, make sure it is user friendly and there are no hiccups and snags that visitors might encounter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use these simple tips and you\u2019ll soon develop an efficient working relationship with your remote hires that is based on open communication, mutual respect and clear expectations. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working with remote hires is not very different from working with in-house employees. No doubt, there are many challenges you\u2019ll need to overcome. However, with a smart, carefully thought out approach, you can get your freelancers to deliver the best they can. 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