How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Staff Leasing

Many of today’s companies are taking advantage of staff leasing services and the perks they bring. However, staff leasing comes with the possibility of several pitfalls. After all, no business strategy can claim to be completely fail-safe, right? The good thing here though is the possible pitfalls of this staffing arrangement can be easily avoided by the clients.

Here now are some of the pitfalls that skeptics have often cited to counter the perks touted by long-time

clients of employee leasing companies. They are followed by tips on how they can be avoided.

1.       The quality of the service matches the cheap rates of the service providers.

This is a very condescending statement which suggests that staff leasing companies cannot be expected to give high-quality services because their prices are very little to begin with. What detractors fail to consider is that many of these companies are from developing countries in Asia and Latin America. Once currencies and conversions are applied, that “little” amount becomes a significant sum for the service provider. Hence, it cannot be said that they are operating on very cheap costs.

TIP: It’s actually right to question if a leasing company charges too little. “Too good to be true” rates aren’t really good sometimes. So when you are screening companies to hire, don’t immediately choose the one that offers the lowest rates.

2.       Since employee management is in the hands of the staff leasing company, clients will have less control over the leased personnel and the work they are doing.

This is an erroneous assumption. In fact, clients will always have the highest authority when it comes to SOPs and delegating tasks to specific employees. The leasing company is always free to give their recommendations; but if the client is adamant about a specific preference, the service provider will comply to keep him satisfied.

TIP: As the client, you need to give clear instructions and make your preferences be known to your service provider because the latter will do what it can to please you.

3.       It will be difficult to train leased personnel, especially if the service provider is overseas. Hence, the arrangement will not benefit the client because the staff won’t know what to do.

On the contrary, staff leasing companies boast highly trained and skilled employees. Clients who pay for their services will in fact benefit more because they won’t have to spend for training the employees. The staff they lease can immediately go to work with minimal instructions and monitoring.

Remember that service providers will offer only the services they specialize in. That’s why we have different kinds of staff leasing companies. Some offer HR services, bookkeeping, computer programming, website optimization, virtual assistance, and so many more. What clients simply need to do is find a company whose staff can fill in the vacant positions in their business.  

TIP: Ask your service providers for ideas and recommendations. If they have been in business for years now, they will have plenty of excellent suggestions that you might be able to use to improve your business operations.

Employee Leasing Services – Debunking the Myths

You may have heard of employee leasing services a few times already, but like many people, you may not really have a clear understanding of it. Worse, you may even have fallen into the trap of holding some common myths about this kind of service as truth. Here we will debunk those myths and try to explain the service to you in the simplest way possible.

Myths about Employee Leasing Services

1. Leasing employees entails more cost.

The opposite is, in fact, true. When you lease employees, you no longer have to worry about setting up these employees in your payroll system, providing them with benefits, and establishing a retirement program for them. That’s because the company you lease employees from will be responsible for handling these financial matters.

2. Leasing employees takes control out of your hands.

Again, the opposite of this is true. The only thing you’re basically doing when you lease staff is outsourcing non-core functions that are necessary for the smooth operation of your business. You’re still in control of the operations per se. You’re just letting someone else handle the mundane tasks that would otherwise distract you from focusing on the core aspects of your business.

3. Using a PEO broker entails more cost.

There are those who recommend using a broker when you decide to lease staff. Some, however, hesitate to do so, believing it will be more expensive. What you may not realize is that a PEO broker causes PEOs to compete, thus driving down their rates considerably. Brokers are also very familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of each PEO they represent, which puts them in the best position to recommend a PEO that best meets your requirements.

What Employee Leasing Services Can Do for Your Business

Just by having the above myths debunked, you already know that when you lease employees, you save on

cost while staying in control of your business. Other than that, though, this service also offers you more flexibility. With leased staff, you can expand or reduce your workforce as needed without having to go through a lot of red tape. Furthermore, the service frees up your time that will otherwise be used for administrative functions. This leaves you free to focus on doing what you do best and will potentially increase your productivity and consequently, your ROI.

Seeing how much you can benefit when you lease employees, there may really be no reason for you to disregard this business solution. You especially need to consider this option if you’re just starting out and can’t afford to hire all the employees you need for day-to-day tasks or if you’re currently going through hard times and need to cut costs. When businesses suffer financial difficulties, they’re usually forced to let go of a few of their employees. By leasing staff from a third-party company, the tasks handled by the employees you let go don’t have to be left unattended.

First 4G smartphone includes displays on both the front and back of the phone

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"YotaPhone combines a smartphone and e-reader into one device," said Yota Devices CEO Vlad Martynov in a statement. The front has a typical 4.3-inch LCD display, just like any iPhone or Samsung phone. But its second display looks more like Amazon's Kindle e-reader: black and white graphics and text atop a light gray background.

"You can save images and information on the second screen, and it stays there, even if you lose battery power," said Martynov. "You can save anything on the always-on display." Though the e-ink display isn't touch sensitive, there is a small patch of smartphone real estate beneath the display that customers can use to navigate the phone.

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Paul Walker's Death Revealed

Paul Walker died from the combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries sustained from the Nov. 30 car crash ... this according to the L.A. County Coroner's Office. 

Paul did not die from the impact of the crash alone. He burned to death after the Porsche GT crashed into a tree and a pole and exploded into flames. 

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Source: http://www.tmz.com/2013/12/04/paul-walker-crash-coroner-cause-of-death-autopsy-report-identification-roger-rodas/

Google launches option to download Gmail data and Calendar data

Emails and other data will be downloaded from Gmail in the MBOX format, which users can then import into other email services. Recently, Microsoft revealed that it has been working with other email providers to be able to move messages between services, and this step by Google may be a result of that.

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Facebook's 'save for later'? What do you think now of this feature?

Leaked screenshots showing the option in the drop-down apps menu have appeared on technology blog MyTechSkool.

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Facebook appears to be testing a feature that will allow users to save links for reading later.

Read here or save for later?

Unusual find in UK river streams: a $100,000 cash!

A man walking his dog in the United Kingdom last month stumbled across an interesting find in the Spalding River: soggy wads of cash floating near a drain. The total haul was about 60,000 pounds, roughly the equivalent of $100,000.

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Maleficent: Iconic villainess of Disney's 1959 animated film classic is back!

It is being given flesh and blood in the form of Angelina Jolie. A new teaser for the big-budget fantasy debuted on Wednesday, and it gives Jolie a grand and very menacing entrance, as she steps out of the shadows to warn viewers to be afraid. 

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Man climbs rock like a monkey!

Intrigued? The video, taken a few weeks ago, is worth watching until the end. That’s when Neu shows off his most challenging moves. Watch below:

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Miley's Trick or Twerk Costume Showdown...Who do you think wore it best?

Alex Morgan 

Crystal Harris and Hugh Hefner

Paris Hilton

Joan Rivers

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Why Companies are Choosing BPO Philippines Over Other Offshore Locations

Asia has now become the prime offshore location for various outsourced jobs. This is so since global businesses can acquire the services they need at cost-effective rates. Language is another “critical” factor. And it is here that BPO sector of the Philippines has the better edge over other offshore locations in Asia. The country’s young, service-oriented, and efficient workforce takes pride in their high proficiency in written English, which makes it convenient enough for international companies to start an effective working partnership with the country’s BPO services. Communication is not an issue at all.

While the Philippines may have some difficulty edging out India via the demographics (about 484 million Indians are aged 25 to 54, while the Philippines can only field in 38 million of the same age range), things worked out differently instead. India has already lost a precious 10% of her global, outsourced jobs in just 5 years. The country’s BPO industry on the other hand, is simply going up, and fast!

The Dramatic Rise of BPO Philippines

Experts have made it clear that the proficiency in the English language and skill competency, which created the conditions for a better work output efficiency and general productivity, has made the Philippines an ideal offshore location. And while the main component is already in place, strong govt. support comes at the right time to help make things happen. Studies have shown that the Information Technology and business processes management (IT_BPM) industry have employed about 776,794 individuals at the end of 2012, and another 137,066 jobs were created after that. This clearly reflected the incredible 21% growth that was declared back in 2011.

And if the figures will continue to roll forward, the 1.3 million in employment projection by 2016 will surely be achieved, all thanks to the great support given by the government with its approval of key legislation needed to fuel the industry. The recent passage of the Data privacy Act is a key element in protecting BPO Philippines. The whole infrastructure was secured thanks to govt. efforts to prioritize the international data privacy standards. This is critical in the handling of sensitive information (especially financial transaction details) that filters through the BPO sector.

Overall, the Philippines is looking forward to a strong manpower growth. The IT sector has produced the highest number of graduates every year nationwide. Before these individuals can receive their degrees, they had to go through intense on-the-job programs and exposure to the business industries. What comes out is a quality addition to the workforce. And that again, is the reason why global businesses love BPO Philippines.

The country is also known to reward incentives to foreign companies who have decided to invest and set up their infrastructures here. These numerous benefits include tax incentives, permanent resident statuses, development assistance, and other forms of govt. support.

Bizarre nose reconstruction technique

A man in China who is growing a new nose on his forehead is the beneficiary of a rather common nose reconstruction technique.

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TBT: Best Wake Up Pranks Ever

What sort of iPhone 5C color should you get?

Choose a color and see whether each description matches your personality.

White: You are a reckless anarchist with no respect for anything or anyone. Why get a new iPhone 5c in the one color that makes it appear, at first glance, identical to stupid old iPhones? Why bother owning a  phone? Why bother owning anything? Why bother? Why?

Red:  You are curious and ambitious. The 16th of the month is a good day to have that frank conversation about money with a friend or boss.

Yellow: You have already purchased black striped stickers and an “antennae” USB plug-in and have big       plans to dress your phone up as a bumblebee. This is adorable and we highly encourage it. 

Green: You are color blind. You’ll just take whatever phone is easiest for the cashier to grab from the back.

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3 Things That Must Be Cleared With a Social Media Outsourcing Company

You have to be living under a rock if you still don’t realize how important social media is in promoting a business today. It has certainly progressed from being a merely fun pastime and a way to keep up with gossip and other things, into an essential tool for business marketing and product promotion. Having social media accounts is now a necessity for any business that hopes to capture a loyal, local market.

The problem is, investing time in this for your business is very demanding in terms of time and human

resources. It may sound like a simple thing to do, but it’s actually a lot of work. Social media outsourcing is your number one option to solve this problem.

Just like with any outsourced processes and jobs though, it is important to lay down all the cards and make important things clear to both parties. As clients, you have the privilege to tell your service provider what you want to accomplish and which methods you wish to use. Use that chance to establish the rules and points of agreement between you and your chosen service provider.

1. Outline the tasks you want your social media outsourcing company to do.

You can cut back the number of hours you spend on SMO by 90% if you turn over the bulk of the work to a third-party service provider. Let your social media outsourcing team work on finding images, videos, blogs and articles related to your business, and then have them posted on Facebook or Twitter. Give them the task of managing your multiple accounts, accepting friend requests, sending out invites, doing outreach (with customers, interested visitors, and industry peers that can help your business gain more audiences) and coming up with posts that are catchy and have the potential to go viral.

2. Declare your budget and let it be known that it isn’t flexible.

Tell your outsourcing company how much you are willing and able to spend. We’re talking about the longevity and scope of the service. Yes, there will be fees drafted beforehand by the social media outsourcing company, but that can increase over time. By letting them know your budget, they can come up with a work schedule that will to match that price. 

3. Establish SOP’s and parameters for the posts.

One of the things skeptics have against outsourcing social media management is an outsider will practically represent and speak for your business. One wrong statement in social media can demolish months of marketing work. That’s why it is very important that you establish SOP’s regarding posts. For instance, you can allow them to make generic posts, like comments about viral videos and events. However, they should not respond to negative comments from displeased customers and just leave that to you. Also tell your outsourced social media managers what attitude and tone of voice they should adopt when interacting with customers and visitors to your wall.

It will be unwise to just let your social media outsourcing team do their work with minimum supervision or without any cardinal rules. Vague and unclear instructions increase the possibility of committing gaffes in conversations and posts. Always remember that small mistakes in relations can bring down the biggest companies. Don’t let that happen to your business and make these three matters clear with your outsourcing company.

World's Oldest Tiger Loves to Play Like a Kitten in a Fountain

This is such a heart-warming video. No matter how old this tiger was, he still is a kid-at-heart.

What to Look for in a SEO Philippines Company

Just because you’ve finally created a company website and accounts on several social media platforms doesn’t necessarily mean you will immediately start seeing a significant improvement in brand awareness and an increase in sales. It can take a lot of time and hard work for you to see the results you want, especially if you’re doing everything on your own. If you want quicker results, you’ll have to get help for certain aspects of online marketing. 

One such aspect with which many business owners choose to seek help is search engine optimization (SEO) and many of them choose to seek help in a Philippine-based SEO company. Should you choose to do the same, it pays to know what characteristics you need to look for in a SEO Philippines company.

What a SEO Philippines Company Should Be

1. Responsive - Regardless of how busy they may be, a credible company always has time for their clients (existing and prospective alike). This means they respond promptly to emails, chats, and calls. When you look for a SEO service provider, therefore, put those that give prompt responses at the top of your list.

2. Flexible - Even if they’ve worked with clients in the same niche as you, a credible SEO Philippines company understands that every client has a unique set of needs and requirements. You should therefore stay away from companies that offer one-size-fits all solutions. When you interview prospective service providers, ask about the techniques and strategies they plan to use in their effort to help you achieve your goals. A credible company will carefully ask you about your goals and then outline their strategies accordingly. If the person you’re speaking with simply spouts off generic strategies and techniques without even asking you what you want to achieve, it may be best to look elsewhere.

3. Consistent - A credible company may not be able to give you the top ranking at all times, but they should at least have you consistently land on the first page (preferably within the top five) of search results. Of course, they should also be able to do the same for their own website. The best way for you to gauge consistency, therefore, is to check a company’s website rankings and ask for references. If a company’s site has consistently ranked well for a considerable amount of time, then there’s a good chance they can do the same for you. 

It’s also a good sign when a company doesn’t hesitate to give you some references. This means they’re confident that their clients (past and existing) will have good things to say. It therefore pays to spend some time talking to some of the businesses they’ve worked with and are currently working with to get a good grasp of how they operate and what work ethics they adhere to. Ask the clients how the SEO Philippines company was able to help them and how consistently they enjoyed positive results.

There are, of course, other qualifications you should look for in a SEO service provider. The characteristics discussed above, however, are among the most basic attributes any SEO company should have.

The Popularity of SEO Outsourcing

Having a strong online presence has now become very important for just about any business. Because of this, search engine optimization has become even more relevant than it was in the past. Consequently, more and more businesses have chosen to outsource their SEO needs. If you’re just starting to venture into the world of optimization, then it’s definitely a good idea to learn as much as you can about this popular trend.

What SEO Outsourcing Involves

In most cases, outsourcing involves letting someone else handle repetitive and time-consuming tasks on your

behalf. This can mean hiring an outsourcer to build links for you, create relevant and highly-optimized content for your web pages, and register your company website to search directories. When you choose to outsource such non-core but very helpful tasks, you have the option of hiring a local outsourcer or an offshore outsourcing company.

Why SEO Outsourcing Makes Sense

Search engine optimization involves a lot of different tasks such as on-page and off-page optimization, site audits, keyword research, backlink analysis, and online reputation management. It can be tough to find a team of experts who can successfully handle all of these tasks for you. When you outsource, you are assured that these tasks are being taken care of by experts and specialists for whom these are just part of their daily routines.

Another good reason why it makes sense to outsource your SEO is that it is generally cheaper than getting an in-house team together. You won’t have to pay salaries, benefits, and bonuses because the team working on optimizing your pages isn’t officially employed by your company. Additionally, you have the freedom to outsource as many or as few tasks as you want. This gives you a kind of flexibility you aren’t likely to have when you keep everything in-house. Hiring an outsourcer also frees up a lot of your time, which you can now devote to enhancing the core aspects of your business.

Local SEO Outsourcing vs. Offshore Outsourcing

As mentioned earlier, you have the option of outsourcing your optimization needs to a local or an offshore company. In a majority of cases, the financial implications serve as the defining factor that determines which option a business owner or online marketer will take. Hiring a local outsourcer may give you more control over the outsourced tasks and make it easier to address important issues that may arise, but hiring an offshore company usually offers a great deal of savings. This is because the cost of labor in many offshore locations is a lot lower than in Western countries. When you choose to outsource offshore, however, you’ll have to go through the screening process very carefully to make sure you get the best work quality for the amount you pay.

There are businesses that actually enjoy the best of both worlds, so to speak. These businesses have chosen to outsource the more technical aspects of SEO to an offshore company and then hire local university students to handle the simpler tasks. You could do the same to fully benefit from this popular business solution.

SEO outsourcing is now a very popular business solution and it would definitely be a good idea to learn as much as you can about it.

Why Hire a Staff Leasing Company

For small businesses, it may not be very practical to hire in-house employees for every single process necessary for running the business. For example, a business with only a handful of employees may not really need an entire HR department to handle such things as payroll, income tax, and workers’ compensation claims. In this case, it may be a lot more practical to hire the services of a professional employer organization (PEO), also known as a staff leasing company.

What is a Staff Leasing Company?

A PEO or a company that leases staff to client businesses is basically an umbrella company that handles practically any business process you may choose to assign. Some of these companies specialize in human resource process like payroll, benefits, income taxes, and claims. There are also those that specialize in accounting processes as well as those that specialize in marketing and promotions. When you hire a PEO, they essentially become a co-employer of the team that works directly for your business. You pay them to get a team together and ensure the delivery of your expected results on the agreed schedule.

Benefits of Hiring a Staff Leasing Company

Savings is one of the benefits business owners appreciate most in employee leasing. You are saved from providing office space, equipment, and materials and you only need to pay a fixed amount according to the agreed payment schedule. You also get the assurance that the team handling your business processes is composed of professionals who know exactly what they’re doing. This makes the solution not only affordable, but cost-effective as well. Since an external team is now handling the non-core processes for you, you have more time to focus on the core of your business, thus increasing the likelihood of achieving success.

Another possible benefit you can get from hiring a PEO has to do with insurance and workers’ compensation. For a small business, having one employee falling ill can be a huge problem, particularly since you probably only have limited funds to cover health insurance costs. A PEO can pool your insurance with those of their other clients, thus keeping the premiums to a minimum across the board. There are also PEOs that provide workers’ compensation as well as safety training, thus removing another burden from your shoulders. The training can reduce the number of work-related injuries, thus saving you from having to pay out expensive claims.

There are a lot of regulations you need to comply with when you go into business; it can be very time-consuming and perhaps even a bit frustrating trying to keep up with these regulations. What’s worse is that a failure to comply with just one or two of these regulations can possibly lead to fines or lawsuits, which can be even more frustrating. With the help of a PEO, you can make sure these regulations are duly complied with and that you won’t run into any legal problems at any time.

There are plenty of reasons for you to consider hiring a staff leasing company to handle the non-core processes of your business.

Staff Leasing: What Value It Offers

If you’re into any type of business, then there’s a good chance you’ve heard of staff leasing as one of the business solutions currently growing in popularity. You may even be wondering how it is done and what value it can bring to your business. Basically, this business solution involves an agreement between you and another company (usually in an offshore location) that provides you with a dedicated staff who handles the business processes you specify. You’ll be required to pay for their services based on a payment schedule and terms both parties agree to at the outset.

Benefits of Staff Leasing

Perhaps the biggest value offered by leasing your employees is flexibility where the size of your workforce is concerned. It allows you to easily add or reduce the number of people working for your business as needed, which is something you definitely can’t do without much hassle if you hire all of your employees in-house. Even better news is that you retain full operational control over your staff without being burdened by administrative processes such as payroll accounting, bonuses, and income taxes. That’s because these processes are all covered in the agreed fees and are therefore the responsibility of the staffing agency you hire.

Another huge benefit offered by staff leasing is its cost-effectiveness. The amount you pay the staffing agency is, in general, about 70% less than the amount you’d have to shell out if you hired an in-house team. That’s because the cost of living – and consequently the cost of labor – in many offshore locations is considerably lower than it is in Western countries. Considering that you’re getting the same quality of work or maybe even better, this huge savings is definitely one of the best reasons to lease staff from an offshore company.

Many business owners who have chosen to lease employees did so with a Philippine-based staffing agency and there are lots of good reasons to do so. A study conducted recently by GlobalEnglish Corporation ranked the Philippines as the world’s best country in business English. Yes, they were ranked even higher than the United States! This tells you that communicating with Filipino employees wouldn’t be a problem at all. It is also worth noting that the outsourcing industry is booming in this country, with highly-skilled and well-trained professionals joining the workforce each day. That should answer any worries you might have regarding work quality.

If you’re worried about the time difference, then you shouldn’t be. As mentioned earlier, outsourcing is a booming industry in this country and since employee leasing is simply another form of outsourcing, it is enjoying a boom as well. Staffing agencies have therefore taken to operating on a 24-hour basis, with employees working on shifts. You can be sure someone is taking care of your business round-the-clock. So, start assessing your business needs now to see if it would indeed be wise to lease staff instead of hiring in-house. If the result of your assessment points to leasing as the best solution to your needs, then don’t forget to take the Philippines into consideration in your search for the best staffing agency.

Find a Staff Leasing Company You Can Rely On

One pitfall of staff leasing is that you could be stuck with leased workers who don’t produce the level

and quality needed for your business. Employee leasing forces you to lose a great deal of the supervision

in the hiring process. It’s different when you hire new recruits yourself – you can personally handpick

candidates who can potentially grow with your company.

Companies continue to benefit from employee leasing because it provides advantages over the traditional employment process. The real challenge is finding the right agency.

How to Choose a Good Staff Leasing Agency

1. Examine their marketing material. Perform a background check, which includes looking over the

agency’s website, business cards and brochures, all of which can immediately provide feedback about

the kind of industries the company serves.

2. Find out if the provider is willing to work with your kind of business. Staffing companies advertise all

over the Internet. You may be presented with so many options, but it’s this multiplicity that makes it

hard to decide. A good agency can deal with your business projects, whether your niche market is

gamers, sports lovers or construction workers.

3. The leased employees should always consult you with every part of the operation. Both entities are

going to work as business partners. By building a good relationship, keeping each other updated, and

discussing every decision, you can come up with the best solutions and make this leasing system work.

4. Creativity can provide new strategies and business perspectives. An organization that thinks outside

the box can come up with the best solutions and concepts. Choose a partner that always stays updated

with advancements in the industry, and pay attention to their work with previous clients. That will give

you an idea of how innovative they are.

5. Transparency is a key component. Leased employees will not really be under your management, and

yet you have responsibilities to them. Staff leasing is a good option if your partner is transparent about

different employment and business aspects, and if the agency agrees to pointers in your contract.

Likewise, you need to practice transparency with the third party company.

6. Will the agency provide an on-site manager or supervisor? This may depend on a lot of things, like the

nature of your project and the size of the leased workforce. If the leasing firm receives a high volume of

business from your company, it may provide an on-site manager for zero extra cost.

7. Inquire about the staffing agency’s recruitment process. How do they perform background checks? Do

 they verify professional credentials? And what standards do they have for recruiting each employee?

The staffing firm can cause the rise or the downfall of your business. Working with a staff leasing

 company is no different than hiring directly – you need to hire only the best to join your team of

 winners.

What to Look for in Employees from a Staff Leasing Company

Many companies spend an inordinate amount of time recruiting and training new employees, and we all know that wasting time at work costs thousands in lost revenue. Although training and recruitment are productive activities, there are other options that let you save time while running your business.

Never Lose Company Time Again with a Staff Leasing Company

Employee leasing can be a tremendous time and money saver because you’ll have instant access to well-trained workers ready to serve you. Plus, it’s easy to find an employee leasing firm that offers a fraction of the price of your in-house staff.

Traits Employees from Must Have

Outsourcing business processes like HR, payroll, and graphic design to a staff leasing company is a big step. Although these functions may not be key aspects of your operations, they’re still critical to business success. Make sure the employees you hire will help grow your business instead of spinning your wheels.

1. Intelligence

Intelligence doesn’t necessarily mean a high IQ; the people you hire must be very knowledgeable and skilled in their work. If they’re not sharp enough to learn fast or lack the level of proficiency the job requires, you might end up micromanaging each employee, which could take even more of your precious time. For example, you want an Internet marketer that knows how the web works, even more than you do. Don’t settle for just anyone, even if you were desperately looking for a new hire.

2. Ambitious

Many businesses don’t hire overqualified people because these individuals tend to think they’re too good for the job – in a few months or years time, they might move on to higher paying jobs without thinking twice. Someone who’s just here to collect a paycheck isn’t a good fit as well because they tend to settle for mediocrity. Ambitious people who have just started to get their break in the industry are good candidates because they strive for excellence and plan to be in for the long haul.

3. Autonomous

Independent people can figure out how to do a task on their own. When you assign them a project, they won’t respond with 20 questions; they will execute right away. As a business owner, you have your own tasks to complete and have no time to spoon-feed someone.

4. Culturally fit

It’s common for businesses today to partner with a leasing company from another country. Employees who don’t fit in your company culture are more prone to dislike working in your business environment and quit when things aren’t going well for them. One of your requirements should be the ability to adapt to cultures well.

You can train employees to handle your sales, marketing, etc. but you can’t train them to have self-confidence and work ethics. Screen your candidates very well, whether they’re from a staff leasing company or personally asked you for a job.