[00:01 – 07:24] Opening Segment
• Anna’s experience in international operations and recruiting
How to help remote-friendly companies with top remote management and leadership
• Masterminds help entrepreneurs learn, grow, and lead by providing valuable and actionable tools
• Anna’s specialty is helping online business owners hire for leadership and management roles
[07:25 – 14:27] Exploring the Benefits of Remote First Businesses and Intentional Culture Building
• Remote work creates freedom to be able to spend time with family and have more balance in life
Candidates are more productive, engaged and work more hours
• What makes work more intentional, resulting in better results, happier people, and faster growth
• The increase in remote job postings and applicants on LinkedIn
[14:28 – 21:16] Practical Advice for Hiring Remote Employees
• Interviewing process should include a test project to assess the candidate’s capabilities
Set clear expectations and make them data-driven and time-specific for onboarding
• When hiring, interview at least two or three candidates to compare their skillsets
• Avoid making hasty decisions when desperate to hire – assess the candidate properly
[21:17 – 27:45] The Benefits of Multiple Interviews for Hiring Success
• Interview multiple candidates to ensure the right fit for your business
Have an unbiased opinion from someone else in the recruitment process
• Meny breaks down his 3-step interview process
• Research the candidate and allow them to research you and your business
[27:46 – 34:30] Tips on Structuring Interviews and Communication with Remote Employees
• Structure interviews with different goals in mind
• Have regular check-in calls with remote employees
Use time tracking to understand how much time is dedicated to different tasks
• Why you should hire an operations specialist as a business grows
[34:31 – 38:12] Closing Segment
• Start hiring sooner rather than later to avoid working 16-hour days and having a messy team
• Anna on the rapid-four questions
