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Best Practices for Superior Labor Outsourcing With John Jonas, Founder and CEO of OnlineJobs.ph

John Jonas is the Founder and CEO of OnlineJobs.ph, a job board that provides hundreds of thousands of jobs to virtual workers in the Philippines. He hosts The Secret Sauce of Outsourcing, a podcast where he discusses tips, tricks, advice, and stories on how to utilize outsourcing properly. Before OnlineJobs.ph, John worked as the Chief Technology Advisor for ClientSkills and a PHP Programmer for QComm.
  • December 14, 2022
  • The eCommerce Wizards Podcast
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There is often a stigma associated with outsourcing labor. There may be connotations of exploitation, inefficient staffing, and communication difficulties related to the industry. However, some agencies find incredible benefits for employers and employees alike. One leading company in this field is OnlineJobs.ph.

John Jonas started OnlineJobs.ph after encountering his own issues with staffing and outsourcing. He and his team have since honed the process, supplying ethical and effective solutions for brands. Throughout the process, John has developed core principles to help others experiencing the same problems.

In this episode of the Ecommerce Wizards Podcast, Guillaume Le Tual has an insightful discussion with John Jonas, the Founder and CEO of OnlineJobs.ph, about getting the most out of outsourcing solutions. They start with John’s initial experiences with the field and how he created a better way for ecommerce brands. He goes on to cover topics like cultural barriers, time zones, emails versus interviews, filtering for the right people, and so much more.

What you’ll learn

  • John Jonas’ exceptional introduction to entrepreneurship
  • How John found a solution to quality outsourcing
  • The win-win outcome of hiring Filipino employees
  • Cultural barriers that employers should be aware of
  • Setting the proper expectations for employers and employees
  • John shares the secret of filtering for the right people
  • Why superstar employees are not always worth it
  • The reason emails can be better than live interviews
  • Figuring out which time zone works best for your team
  • Best practices for compensating outsourced employees
  • Which payment platforms are best for outsourcing?

About John Jonas

John Jonas is the Founder and CEO of OnlineJobs.ph, a job board that provides hundreds of thousands of jobs to virtual workers in the Philippines. He hosts The Secret Sauce of Outsourcing, a podcast where he discusses tips, tricks, advice, and stories on how to utilize outsourcing properly. Before OnlineJobs.ph, John worked as the Chief Technology Advisor for ClientSkills and a PHP Programmer for QComm.

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The Ecommerce Wizards Podcast is hosted by Guillaume Le Tual, CEO of MageMontreal. Watch more episodes on our YouTube channel.

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