Foreign Contractors. All You Need to Know About Communication with Freelancers
Proper communication with freelancers is fundamental for a productive and mutually beneficial partnership. The skill of communicating with remote contractors, especially foreign freelancers, will help with so much more than just explaining the project to them. Talking respectfully and strategically to freelancers wins their loyalty and increases your chances of getting tasks completed on time.
Golden Rules of Effective Freelancer Management
- Subordination. You need to give space to your freelancer since they are not a member of your staff. That’s why they are not obliged to follow your corporate culture to the letter. The freelancer is free in their choice of working hours, and it is unfair to expect unquestioned conformity from then. All that matters in a freelance project is meeting deadlines and delivering the necessary results.
- Politeness. Just like in any work relationship and communication, politeness is an absolute must-have. Offensive and disgraceful communication with freelancers is a sure way to repel contractors from your projects.
- Respect. The concept stretches beyond mere kindly worded emails. Time and effort that the freelancer invests in your projects need to be respected. Asking to make edits beyond the limit suggested in the contract, calling and emailing outside of working hours may deteriorate your relationship with the freelancer and make them less excited or invested in your project. It also concerns respecting the freelancer’s cultural background. They are likely to have different national holidays that may not coincide with your schedule. You don’t want to set up calls and deadlines for dates significant for the freelancer especially if you have been specifically informed of those dates.
- Language. Early on, it is important to pay attention to their language skills. If a candidate’s skill set fits the project, but their language level is poor or not enough, then you should either try coming up with a compromise or look for a different freelancer.
- Contract and payment terms. If a contractor asks you a question concerning payment terms and a service agreement, it is best to respond in full and as soon as possible. Otherwise you risk building an image of a dishonest and shady client. Instead, help your freelancer understand that you are sincere with them and totally worth their trust.
Conclusion
The article discussed how you should communicate with your freelancer so both you and them are content with the partnership. Open communication with freelancers sets up footing for future projects with the freelancer.
The freelance platform EasyBusy makes your projects with remote and local freelancers still more convenient and effective. You can find the right workers, get in touch with them, pay them and receive closing documents all in one place.
The freelance platform EasyBusy makes your projects with remote and local freelancers still more convenient and effective. You can find the right workers, get in touch with them, pay them and receive closing documents all in one place.
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