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Helping American companies hire remote South American talent

We always ask our clients hiring outsourced talent for the first time what their biggest fear was. While doubts about the quality of work and deliverables are the most frequent, multi-employment is the next most common concern. I've also seen this come up in +10 webinars I've held this year. The question that always pops up in the chat is whether the employees we hire are 100% dedicated to the client or if they have more than one job. Why is this such a big concern? One obvious answer is the workload. If a job is supposed to take 40 hours a week or more to do satisfactorily, can you perform well if you’re doing two jobs simultaneously? Then there are the logistics: many jobs are meeting-heavy or require daily deadlines. When remote work meets a candidate determined to lie, it's impossible to anticipate. So we need to tackle the question: why do employees take on multiple jobs? It often boils down to money, job security, and how much time their main job actually takes. Some jobs only need 10-20 hours a week, so people look for more work to fill the time and increase their income. Others feel safer having multiple jobs than relying on just one. So, if this is the concern, how can companies fix it? Make sure your job is the best option they have. Offer incentives that make staying worthwhile. Check how much the job actually takes – you might be okay with a part-time position. Build a culture where the hardest workers are rewarded and create opportunities for growth so they can move up in the company. Determine how you are going to measure performance. If they meet the expectations and perform, then what they do in their extra time shouldn't be a problem.

Namrata Jain, EA, CA

Partner - Accounting & Tax Services | Helping Accounting/Tax Firms build offshore teams focused on solving their unique set of problems & pain points

3mo

Oh yes Agustín Morrone. We too try and foster an environment where they feel secure and create opportunities for growth while recognizing achievements - else they will not be motivated to work. 

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