{"id":3911,"date":"2019-07-04T18:15:38","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T18:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prosmarketplace.com\/blog\/?p=3911"},"modified":"2025-02-21T04:41:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T04:41:05","slug":"how-to-effectively-onboard-your-virtual-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prosmarketplace.com\/blog\/how-to-effectively-onboard-your-virtual-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Effectively Onboard Your Virtual Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"So, you&#8217;ve found what seems to be the ideal Virtual Assistant. Now you can just hand the work over, sit back and relax, right?\r\n\r\nWrong!\r\n\r\nThis is where the work begins, at least for some time until you get your new Virtual Assistant adequately trained.\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s because a Virtual Assistant needs to be trained in their role for your business. It\u2019s a big, exciting, and perhaps daunting time for them. It\u2019s likely the first time they&#8217;ve worked for a foreign employer, and they won&#8217;t know what to expect.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s up to you to welcome them on their first day, settle them down, outline duties and expectations, and get them going on the first task. All while being positive and stressing how you\u2019re looking forward to working with them. Be a confidence builder from the start.\r\n\r\nThis post gives you the key steps to follow when hiring a new Virtual Assistant.\r\n\r\nFollow our advice, and you\u2019ll significantly increase the likelihood of developing a long-term relationship with your Virtual Assistant. You need to put the effort in during the first days and weeks. Your hard work now will pay off for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith a fair amount of work to do, don\u2019t make the mistake of hiring more than one Virtual Assistant at the beginning. Focus on hiring one for your business, then expand when time and revenue allow.\r\n<h2>How do you welcome your Virtual Assistant on day one?<\/h2>\r\nThe most important thing you\u2019ll send them is their &#8220;welcome email.&#8221; Aside from your interview and hiring negotiations, this is the first correspondence they\u2019ll get from you. And you need to do an excellent job of setting the tone for future things to come.\r\n\r\nMake sure you\u2019re positive from the very beginning. Welcome them by saying how excited you are about hiring them. Explain that together you can achieve great things. They\u2019ll be confident from the start and their contribution will make a real difference.\r\n\r\nAdd a video. You can also record a video if you feel comfortable doing so. Just be yourself, give them an encouraging welcome message, and tell them a little bit about yourself. It will mean a lot for them to hear your voice and see your face.\r\n\r\nBefore you go ahead and start assigning them certain tasks, it\u2019s essential to outline your business policies and rules so everything is clear.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Confirm working hours. We always recommend going for full-time, someone who will give 100% of their time and effort to your business but you might also need a part-time worker. Reiterate the hours you expect them to work each day (usually, eight hours per day is full-time and four hours per day part-time) and at what time you expect them to start each day. If you are hiring full time be clear that they cannot work for anyone else. As you want their full attention on only your business.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Salary. They\u2019ll already know how much they\u2019ll be paid as you previously discussed during the negotiation phase. But make it clear in your email and confirm what day of the month, they will get paid. It\u2019s a good idea to pay them weekly for the first month and then move to twice a month or monthly after that. Whichever is more convenient for you and your new employee. This gives both of you security and reassurance going forward.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vacation Time. You should set out how much vacation time they can take and stress these days will be paid. Sick days should also be paid. So long as they book vacation time well ahead, and let you know when they\u2019re sick, then you can plan accordingly.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Communication. Layout how you\u2019ll be communicating with them (emails, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skype.com\/\">Skype<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\">Slack<\/a>, project collaboration tools, etc.) and how you expect them to report back to you.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make yourself always available. Let them know that you are always if they have any issues or concerns or if they are struggling with a piece of work.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>How do you give your Virtual Assistant their first task?<\/h2>\r\nRemember your first day at a new job? You were probably nervous and excited at the same time. And when your first task came along, you were eager to do it well. That\u2019s how they will likely be feeling, so think carefully about what the first task should be.\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t make it too hard that they take one look and think the job\u2019s not for them after all. You want them to be confident in their ability to do the job and do it well.\r\n\r\nBut equally, don\u2019t make it so easy that they\u2019ll get complacent. Instead, make it challenging enough that they&#8217;ll be keen to succeed and show you what they&#8217;re capable of. Tell them that you know it\u2019s challenging but that you expect them to complete it well. If they need to ask a question, reassure them that they can approach you any time.\r\n\r\nThis task must be job-related for what they&#8217;ve been hired for. Not just a random task.\r\n\r\nAnd once the job is done, assess their performance and give them your detailed feedback. Offering constructive criticism is fine, so long as you explain the reasons for it. Above all, reassure them about how pleased you are with their work. Now that they have gotten started, the work should progress smoothly from here on out.\r\n\r\nDoes your Virtual Assistant have the right tools?\r\n\r\nBefore handing regular work over to them, make sure they have all the right software and tools and have access to them. There\u2019s a whole list of things they might need depending on the tasks you have given them. These might include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Email access<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hosting access<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\">WordPress<\/a> or website access<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/analytics.google.com\/analytics\/web\/\">Google Analytics<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/home\/\">Google Ads<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Your social media accounts<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/calendar\">Google Calendar<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Software tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/photoshop.html\">Photoshop<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/illustrator.html\">Illustrator<\/a>, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Online tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/\">SEMrush<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\">HRefs<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skype.com\/\">Skype<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\">Slack<\/a>, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Live chat for your website<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Access to your training materials<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/\">Dropbox<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/drive\/\">Google Drive<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThese are some of the most common tools and software they might need access to, but there may be more depending on your business.\r\n\r\nYou may also want to use password management tools such as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roboform.com\/\"> Roboform<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastpass.com\/\">LastPass<\/a> and give them restricted access to certain apps and tools making workflow more efficient.\r\n\r\nWhat about the training of my Virtual Assistant?\r\n\r\nTraining should be an ongoing process with your new employee. As you find more and more tasks for them to do.\r\n\r\nNever skip training them.\r\n\r\nTraining them takes time, but without it, you&#8217;ll just be making more work for yourself down the line. Give them the proper training, to begin with. It not only gives them the knowledge required to complete the job but also the confidence to succeed. They\u2019ll even feel more secure because you&#8217;re taking time to help them thrive.\r\n\r\nThe first few weeks together\r\n\r\nLike any new working relationship, the first few weeks are the most important. It sets the tone for the future and can make a real impact on the success of your working relationship.\r\n\r\nMake sure you always have another task lined up for them when they are ready for the next assignment. If they complete a job sooner than you thought (great!), don\u2019t keep them sitting around.\r\n\r\nIf they\u2019re busy, getting plenty of work and lots of positive feedback, they\u2019ll be happy, especially if you\u2019re always available to answer questions or offer advice.\r\n\r\nThe daily email\r\n\r\nWhen you work remotely, perhaps thousands of miles apart, even if you\u2019re in the same time zone, a daily email is a vital way for them to report back on their progress.\r\n\r\nThe daily email has three essential purposes:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Let you know what tasks they have completed during the day.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>To outline any issues they ran into.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>To give suggestions as to how you can help solve those issues.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nOf course, you may as well communicate several times a day via Skype or some other instant messenger tools and email, but the vital role of the daily email remains. It\u2019s a written record of progress and hurdles. Also, it\u2019s easy for you to reply with praise, thank them, and ask any questions you may have. Don&#8217;t forget to reply to these daily emails, even if it\u2019s with simple thanks because they will then know that you received and acknowledged their report.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll soon know if it\u2019s all working out\r\n\r\nAt some point within the first month, you\u2019ll reach a conclusion about the success or otherwise of the working relationship with your new Virtual Assistant. If they\u2019re as capable as you had hoped and if you have trained them as thoroughly as we have recommended in this article, then you\u2019ll likely be pleased with the results.\r\n\r\nWe won\u2019t pretend it will work out every time. There may be many reasons such as personality, but if things are not working out, then it\u2019s best to let them go (obviously making sure they have been paid correctly).\r\n\r\nBut don\u2019t give up if it didn\u2019t work out the first time. Give it another try and hire another one. If you made mistakes with the first one, hopefully, you have learned from those mistakes. Your next hire should work out better, and you\u2019ll likely get a return on your investment many times over.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><\/span><!-- \/wp:post-content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you&#8217;ve found what seems to be the ideal Virtual Assistant. Now you can just hand the work over, sit back and relax, right? Wrong! This is where the work begins, at least for some time until you get your new Virtual Assistant adequately trained. That\u2019s because a Virtual Assistant needs to be trained in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9576,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">So, you've found what seems to be the ideal remote virtual assistant. Now you can just hand the work over, sit back and relax, right?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Wrong!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">This is where the work begins, at least for some time until you get your new remote virtual assistant adequately trained in.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">That\u2019s because a remote virtual assistant needs to be trained in their role for your business. It\u2019s a big, exciting and perhaps daunting time for them. It\u2019s likely the first time they've worked for a foreign employer, and they won't know what to expect.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">It\u2019s up to you to welcome them on their first day, settle them down, outline duties and expectations, and get them going on the first task. All while being positive and stressing how you\u2019re looking forward to working with them. Be a confidence builder from the start.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\"><em><u>This post gives you the key steps to follow when hiring a new remote virtual assistant.<\/u><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Follow our advice, and you\u2019ll significantly increase the likelihood of developing a long-term relationship with your remote virtual assistant. You need to put the effort in during the first days and weeks. Your hard work now will pay off for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">With a fair amount of work to do, don\u2019t make the mistake of hiring more than one remote virtual assistant at the beginning. Focus on hiring one for your business, then expand when time and revenue allows.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1a275f;\"><b>How do you welcome your remote virtual assistant on day one?<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\"><em><u>The most important thing you\u2019ll send them is their \"welcome email.<\/u><\/em>\" Aside from your interview and hiring negotiations, this is the first correspondence they\u2019ll get from you. And you need to do an excellent job of setting the tone for future things to come.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Make sure you\u2019re <strong>positive from the very beginning<\/strong>. Welcome them by saying how excited you are about hiring them. Explain that together you can achieve great things. They\u2019ll be confident from the start that their contribution can make a real difference to you.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong>Add a video<\/strong>. You can also record a video if you feel comfortable doing so. Just be yourself, give them an encouraging welcome message and tell them a little bit about yourself. It will mean a lot for your them to hear your voice and see your face.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Before you go ahead and get them working, it\u2019s essential to outline your business policies and rules so there can be no room for misunderstandings.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong><u>Confirm working hours<\/u><\/strong>. We always recommend going for full-time, someone who will give 100% of their time and effort to your business but you might also need a part-time worker. Reiterate the hours you expect to be worked each day (usually eight hours per day full time and four hours per day part-time) and at what time you expect them to start each day. If you are hiring full time be clear that they cannot work for anyone else.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong><u>Salary<\/u><\/strong>. They\u2019ll already know how much they\u2019ll be paid as you previously discussed this during the negotiation phase. But make it clear in your email and confirm what day of the month, they will get paid. It\u2019s a good idea to pay them weekly for the first month and then move to twice a month or monthly after that. Whichever is more convenient for you and your new employee. This gives both of you the security and reassurance going forward.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong><u>Vacation Time<\/u><\/strong>. You should set out how much vacation time they can take and stress these days will be paid. Sick days should also be paid. So long as they book vacation time well ahead, and let you know when they\u2019re sick, then you can plan accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong><u>Communication<\/u><\/strong>. Layout how you\u2019ll be communicating with them (emails, Skype, Slack, project collaboration tools, etc.) and how you expect them to report back to you.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong><u>Make yourself always available<\/u><\/strong><strong>. <\/strong>Be clear to your them that you are always there if they have any issue, concerns or they are struggling with a piece of work.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong>How do you give your remote virtual assistant their first task?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Remember your first day at a new job? You were probably nervous and excited at the same time. And when your first task came along, you were eager to do it well. That\u2019s how they will be feeling, so think carefully about what the first task should be.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Don\u2019t make it too hard that they take one look and think the job\u2019s not for them after all. You want them to be confident in their ability to do the job and do it well.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">But equally, don\u2019t make it so easy that they\u2019ll get complacent. Instead, make it challenging enough that they'll be keen to succeed and show you what they're capable of. Tell them that you know it\u2019s challenging but that you expect them to complete it well. If they need to ask a question, reassure them that they can approach you any time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">It\u2019s important this task is job-related for what they've been hired for. Not just a random task.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">And once the job is done, assess their performance and give them your detailed feedback. Offering constructive criticism is fine, so long as you explain the reasons for it.\u00a0Above all, reassure them about how pleased you are with their work.\u00a0Now that they have gotten started, the work should progress smoothly from here on out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong>Does your remote virtual assistant have the right tools?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Before handing regular work over to them, make sure they have all the right software and tools and have access to them. There\u2019s a whole list of things they might need depending on the tasks you have given them. These might include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Email access<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Hosting access<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">WordPress or website access<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Google Analytics and Google Ads<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Your social media accounts<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Google Calendar<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Software tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Online tools like SEMrush or HRefs<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Skype, Slack, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Live chat for your website<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Access to your training materials<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Access to Dropbox or Google Drive<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">These\u00a0are some of the most common tools and software they might need access for, but there may be more depending on your business.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">You may also want to use password management tools such as <a style=\"color: #1a275f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roboform.com\/\">Roboform<\/a> and <a style=\"color: #1a275f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lastpass.com\/\">Lastpass<\/a> and give them restricted access to certain apps and tools making workflow more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong>What about the training of my remote virtual assistant?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Training should be an ongoing process with your new employee. As you find more and more tasks for them to do.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong><em>Never skip on training them.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Training them takes time, but without it, you'll just be making more work for yourself down the line. Give them the proper training, to begin with. It not only gives them the knowledge required to complete the job but also gives them the confidence to succeed. They\u2019ll even feel more secure because you're taking time to help them thrive.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong>The first few weeks together<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Like any new working relationship, the first few weeks are the most important. It sets the tone for the future and can make a real impact on the success of your working relationship.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Make sure you always have another task lined up for them when they are ready for the next assignment. If they complete a job sooner than you thought (great!), don\u2019t keep them sitting around.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">If they\u2019re busy, getting plenty of work and lots of positive feedback, they\u2019ll be happy, especially if you\u2019re always available to answer questions or offer advice.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong>The daily email<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">When you work remotely, perhaps thousands of miles apart, even if you\u2019re on the same time zone, a daily email is a vital way for them to report back on their progress.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">The daily email has three essential purposes:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Let you what tasks they have achieved during the day.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">To outline any issues they ran into.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">To give suggestions as to how you can help solve those issues.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">Of course, you may as well communicate several times a day via Skype or some other instant messenger tools and email, but the vital role of the daily email remains. It\u2019s a written record of progress and hurdles. Also, it\u2019s easy for you to reply with praise, thank them and ask any questions you may have. Don't forget to reply to these daily emails, even if it\u2019s with simple thanks because they will then know that you received and acknowledged their report.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #1a275f;\"><strong>You\u2019ll soon know if it\u2019s all working out<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">At some point within the first month, you\u2019ll reach a conclusion about the success or otherwise of the working relationship with your new remote virtual assistant. If they\u2019re as capable as you had hoped and if you have trained them as thoroughly as we have recommended in this article, then you\u2019ll likely be pleased with the results.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">We won\u2019t pretend it will work out every time. There may be many reasons such as personality, but if things are not working out, then it\u2019s best to let them go (obviously making sure they have been paid correctly).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #1a275f;\">But don\u2019t give up if it didn\u2019t work out the first time. Give it another try and hire another one. If you made mistakes with the first one, hopefully, you have learned from those mistakes. 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