{"id":3925,"date":"2021-05-10T09:14:37","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T09:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=3925"},"modified":"2022-11-15T11:32:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T04:32:40","slug":"eye-opening-questions-to-answer-before-outsourcing-remote-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/eye-opening-questions-to-answer-before-outsourcing-remote-employees","title":{"rendered":"5 Eye-Opening Questions to Answer Before Outsourcing Remote Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Outsourcing remote employees is becoming the new norm. Because of the COVID-19, people and businesses have adjusted their operations to a work-from-home setup. After months of working from home, entrepreneurs and business leaders have started thinking about a different approach to work setups. Why not outsource more company roles that can be done remotely if people are already \u00a0working from home?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 eye-opening questions to answer before starting to outsource remote employees.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/eye-opening-questions-to-answer-before-outsourcing-remote-employees\/#Which_remote_company_roles_should_we_be_outsourcing\" title=\"Which remote company roles should we be outsourcing?\">Which remote company roles should we be outsourcing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/eye-opening-questions-to-answer-before-outsourcing-remote-employees\/#What_are_the_costs_of_outsourcing\" title=\"What are the costs of outsourcing?\">What are the costs of outsourcing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/eye-opening-questions-to-answer-before-outsourcing-remote-employees\/#How_do_we_communicate_with_the_remote_workers\" title=\"How do we communicate with the remote workers?\">How do we communicate with the remote workers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/eye-opening-questions-to-answer-before-outsourcing-remote-employees\/#Will_remote_employees_produce_the_same_quality_of_work\" title=\"Will remote employees produce the same quality of work?\">Will remote employees produce the same quality of work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/eye-opening-questions-to-answer-before-outsourcing-remote-employees\/#How_can_I_start_hiring_remote_employees\" title=\"How can I start hiring remote employees?\">How can I start hiring remote employees?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/eye-opening-questions-to-answer-before-outsourcing-remote-employees\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_remote_company_roles_should_we_be_outsourcing\"><\/span><strong>Which remote company roles should we be outsourcing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When thinking about outsourcing, roles such as customer service, data entry, other administrative roles come to mind. However, other mid to high level roles such as social media managers, software engineers, and other IT roles have also started to be outsourced as well. Businesses outsource their remote workers to reduce time consuming roles, increase efficiency, and focus on growing the business.<\/p>\n<p>These are some guide questions to help you make your decision:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does outsourcing the role affect the quality of work?<\/li>\n<li>Will I need the candidate to come to the office once the situation normalizes?<\/li>\n<li>Which tasks take up a lot of time to complete, but do not directly increase \u00a0revenue?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Answering these questions can lead you to a step closer to finalizing the roles you have in mind for outsourcing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_costs_of_outsourcing\"><\/span><strong>What are the costs of outsourcing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, the costs for outsourcing will depend on which country you are hiring from. Countries with a lower cost of living such as the Philippines would give you a lower salary cost compared to most countries with a higher cost of living. The table below illustrates the difference in salary costs per hour for different countries.<\/p>\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col \/>\n<col \/>\n<col \/>\n<col \/>\n<col \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">United States<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Australia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">United Kingdom<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Philippines<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Customer Service<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Customer_Service_Representative_(CSR)\/Hourly_Rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14.48<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/AU\/Job=Customer_Service_Representative_(CSR)\/Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">17.77<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Customer_Service_Representative_(CSR)\/Hourly_Rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11.90<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/PH\/Job=Customer_Service_Representative_(CSR)\/Salary\/8f47b8ff\/Manila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2.06<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Software engineer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Software_Engineer\/Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">35.61<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/AU\/Job=Software_Engineer_%2F_Developer_%2F_Programmer\/Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">23.43<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/UK\/Job=Software_Developer\/Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">23.05<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/PH\/Job=Software_Engineer_%2F_Developer_%2F_Programmer\/Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3.21<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Social Media Manager<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Social_Media_Manager\/Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16.18<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/AU\/Job=Social_Media_Manager\/Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">19.63<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/UK\/Job=Social_Media_Manager\/Salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/PH\/Job=Social_Media_Manager\/Hourly_Rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4.20<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Figures are listed in US Dollars<\/p>\n<p>Other costs to consider are the following:<\/p>\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"179\" \/>\n<col width=\"286\" \/>\n<col width=\"159\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Type of Fee<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Description<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Price Range in USD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Setup Fee<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Costs to set up a system to hire your dream candidates.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">$1000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Management Fee<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Labor cost for managing the employees.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">10-20% of Candidate\u2019s salary<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Allowance for Equipment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">These are costs to acquire equipment such as laptops for your employees.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">$2500<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>*<\/strong>Fees may vary<\/p>\n<p>Outsourcing to countries such as the Philippines is definitely a viable option due to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/10-benefits-outsourcing-philippines-ike-stranathan-1c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">affordable but highly competent workers<\/a>. Plus, some outsourcing partners can do most of the administrative work such as recruiting, onboarding, and almost all of the employee management duties. This would translate into reduced administrative work and more time for the team to focus on growing the business.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_we_communicate_with_the_remote_workers\"><\/span><strong>How do we communicate with the remote workers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since they will be working remotely, there must be a system in place to establish clear communication regarding the desired output, deadlines, and other meetings. Thankfully, the evolution of new technologies has made it easier than ever to communicate online. Platforms such as Google Workspace, Slack, or even the traditional Skype can all be utilized for effective communication. Here\u2019s a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/businesspartnermagazine.com\/best-business-communication-platforms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top 8 platforms for business communication<\/a> that you can consider.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_remote_employees_produce_the_same_quality_of_work\"><\/span><strong>Will remote employees produce the same quality of work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Philippines is a country that is known to be one of the best countries for outsourcing. The candidates generally have a good command of English with minimal accent. Many businesses are happy with outsourcing some of their work to Filipinos. itGenius, an Australian company answers questions that companies may have in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3I8jhG8qKtw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a>. However, don\u2019t take our word for it. The great thing about getting an outsourcing partner is that you can have them look for your desired candidates while still getting the opportunity to know the candidates yourself before hiring. You still have a direct hand in determining if a candidate is a good fit for your company.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_start_hiring_remote_employees\"><\/span><strong>How can I start hiring remote employees?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are 2 ways to hire remote employees, directly or outsourcing. Some companies such as itGenius look for their candidates firsthand using the platform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinejobs.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OnlineJobs.ph<\/a>. This is where companies post their open positions to attract Filipino applicants. However, the services of an recruitment technology company such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/services\/eor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kalibrr Remote<\/a> can do all of the time consuming work needed to hire your dream candidates. Once you are ready to outsource, you may schedule an online meeting with your desired outsourcing partner. Do not hesitate to ask questions during the meeting!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiring the right people will take a lot of time and resources. Outsourcing some roles will bring the company a lot of benefits while saving a lot of time and resources. Outsourcing is an important decision. Having the right recruitment partner is also an important thing to consider since you\u2019ll be working closely with them for any employment related concerns. Here at Kalibrr, we commit to making our services tailored to our client\u2019s preference. We only hire the top talents based on our client\u2019s preferences with a dedicated account manager to cater to your hiring needs. If you\u2019d like to learn more about outsourcing your employee, you may contact hiretalent@kalibrr.com for more information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Kalibrr is a recruitment technology company that aims to transform how candidates find jobs and how companies hire talent. Placing the candidate experience at the center of everything it does, we continue to attract the best talent from all over, with more than 4.7 million professionals and counting. Kalibrr ultimately connects these talents to companies in search of their next generation of leaders.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The only end-to-end recruitment solutions provider in Southeast Asia, Kalibrr is headquartered in Makati, Philippines, with offices in San Francisco, California, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in 2012, it has served over 18,000 clients and is backed by some of the world\u2019s most powerful start-up incubators and venture capitalists. These include Y Combinator, Omidyar Network, Patamar Capital, Wavemaker Partners, and Kickstart Ventures.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For more business and recruiter advice, follow Kalibrr on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kalibrrforbusiness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/kalibrr-technology-ventures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outsourcing remote employees is becoming the new norm. Because of the COVID-19, people and businesses have adjusted their operations to a work-from-home setup. After months of working from home, entrepreneurs and business leaders have started thinking about a different approach to work setups. 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