How To Maintain A Solid Virtual Team

“I’m feeling like absolute rubbish.  I’ve worked my butt off – tried so hard and nothing is ever good enough. I’m not appreciated.  They take me for granted.  It’s time to move on.” 

• Chances are – if you’ve got a loyal virtual assistant on your team, who’s been around for a while, they’ve said that about YOU.  Yep you! Sure you might think you’re doing your best – but is that enough?   You need to take good care of your team.  And especially take care of those that have been with you for a while. Here’s some insider tips on how to keep them happy and on your team …Give them a BONUS – I mean $$$ seriously money talks. It’s not just about the money, but money helps.  It shows your appreciation and means a lot.  I once stayed with a nightmare boss for over three years, just because of the cash bonuses.
• Send them a personal letter of appreciation – Forget about the “blanket” email to the whole team. They mean NOTHING!  Send a message to thank them personally and highlight why you’re sending the message

• Train your assistant to do something new.  Keep your team interested by increasing responsibility – it will help you also!

I’m telling you like it is here.  If you want to hold on to your valued people – you have to give a little.  When you give a little, you’ll receive a lot.  Those little things mean a lot and will save you thousands $$ in spent energy and time finding and training a new assistant.

Managers, did you find this article helpful? As for the Virtual Employees there, how true for you are the enumerated points above?

Source: Virtual Team Intelligence

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