I rarely get negative comments about hiring Online Filipino Specialists. But when I get them, I'm interested. I try to figure out what went wrong and what I often see is people making a bunch of hiring mistakes.What mistakes do some people make when hiring an OFS? Let's talk about it.Want to learn the right way to hire an OFS? Check out OneVAAway.com. Where do you find great OFS for your business? Go to Onlinejobs.ph.

Jay is an OFS.Growing up, he didn’t have enough food to eat.That’s not uncommon in the Philippines.What’s uncommon is how he broke the cycle of poverty.

I was surprised to see that I'm not the only one with strong feelings about Upwork. I actually got this email from Luca about this. I will share his comments about my previous newsletter about Upwork in this episode.

We know that most New Year's resolutions don't work. There's nothing magical about January 1. Making a resolution doesn't change things, but doing something today does. You can do something today to change your life and your business. Hire an OFS at Onlinejobs.ph.

When I built Onlinejobs.ph I knew it was something I wanted and other people wanted and it was making me money.I never considered it would make a difference in my and your lives.I got this message from Shiela, which reminded me that we don't need to be billionaires to make a difference in the world. I'll share her story with you today.

Some things you need to know when working with OFS.- the 13th month- the Philippines has a bunch of holidays (onlinejobs.ph/holidays)- family trumps job- December is not a great time to hireI'll explain these points and share more in this episode.

Every year, I audit the tasks my OFS team is doing. I look at what's effective and what works. We get rid of the things that don't work.Doing this audit isn't just about making my OFS more effective. Going through these things actually helps me also to evaluate the things that I do. Are there tasks that I should focus more of my time on? Are there things not worth my time that I can outsource to an OFS?Let me talk you through my process in this episode.If you want to know more about OFS and what they can do for your business, OFSGuide.comWant to learn how to hire the best OFS for your business? OneVAAway.comAre you ready to hire? Go to Onlinejobs.ph

The Philippines experiences a lot of natural disasters. Typhoons, volcanoes, and earthquakes happen to them every year.But the great thing about Filipinos is that they recover quickly. They're so used to natural disasters they adapt and find ways.  This is what makes them resourceful and reliable workers.Let's talk about that in this episode.

I've noticed over the years that my OFS "don't like" going on vacations.They do go on vacations. They have unlimited vacation time. But they rarely ask for it. They even work on days they should be on vacation.I think the best way to explain this would be to tell Julia's story and how she spent her non-vacation in this episode.

Depending on when you hear this, this episode might be too late, too early, or just in time.Regardless, the 13th month is a big deal in the Philippines. We don't have it here, so I understand why people have so many questions about it. Like when you should pay it, how much or should you even pay it?I'll try to answer all of those questions in this episode.

I get a bunch of questions about giving raises, like:- how much of a raise should you give?- how often should you give?- does it affect benefits?I'll try to answer all of them and more in this episode.

I created Onlinejobs.ph to solve the problems I have encountered when hiring a VA from an agency. The difference is just astounding.When you hire directly, you have access to more talent, you have more freedom, you save money and your Online Filipino Specialist makes more money.There are a bunch more pros to hiring directly through Onlinejobs.ph. Let's talk about that in this episode.If you need help hiring a great OFS, I can help you with that at OneVAAway.com

When I was starting out, I hired from a VA agency because I didn't know what to do. I didn't know there were other options. I know I'm biased because I own Onlinejobs.ph but I've hired enough people from agencies before to know they're not always the best option. Let's talk about that in this episode.

There's no such thing as perfection. But if you have a good hiring process (like the one I teach at OneVAAway.com) and find a great Online Filipino Specialist, it can feel like you found the perfect person for your business.In this episode, let's listen to Laurie about her experience hiring at OFS from Onlinejobs.ph and how it has transformed her business.

I'm gonna make some people uncomfortable here and will likely offend more with this episode.Yes, UpWork is good, but I don't think it's good for business or the workers involved.If it's great for workers and business, Onlinejobs.ph shouldn't exist.Let's talk about it.

I remember being called "Sir" by my OFS for the first time. It was uncomfortable. But over the years, I have realized it's cultural. It's a sign of respect for them.Now, some of my OFS team call me by my name, but most still call me "Sir."Do you want to understand why Filipinos do it and what you should do about it? Let's talk about that in this episode.Also, if you're looking to hire your Online Filipino Specialist, you can find them at Onlinejobs.ph.

When you hire an Online Filipino Specialist, you're changing their lives. You're giving them the opportunity to provide for their families without leaving the country. When you hire an OFS, you're giving them hope for a better future.If you have stories like the one Mark sent me, I'd love to hear them. Email me at john@onlinejobs.ph.

Ever wonder how an OFS can keep working even when they're on vacation? Find out how OFS balances work and fun while making sure they get things done wherever they are.Need someone who can help you with your business? Check out OnlineJobs.ph now.

Don't let holiday changes disrupt your workflow with your OFS. Check out the 2024 Philippine Holiday Calendar!Awareness of Philippine holidays is really important when you have OFS working for you. To stay informed, check out our holiday calendar at onlinejobs.ph/holidays. We keep this current and updated, including sudden changes done by the Philippine government.

Meet Iryn, a Spanish-speaking OFS. Her story is like many others from the Philippines, but it's pretty amazing.Irene stands out because she's all about doing the right thing, even when no one's watching. That's what makes OFS great!So, if you're looking for a reliable Filipino worker like Irene, check out Onlinejobs.ph. There are plenty of great candidates waiting to help you succeed.