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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 33 MIN

A Smart New Approach to Building Successful Virtual Teams

from A SEAT at THE TABLE: Helping business leaders grow their influence · host Jane Singer

Hiring remote staff is not a new concept.  Companies get access to a wider talent pool. Can oftentimes arbitrage wages and find people who are eager to work with you.The downside is managing those people.  The fact that are often not even in the same country adds complexity.  Especially when it comes to payroll or even basic HR functions.Today we are joined by Richard Hogben, founder of Worldwide VA, a company that helps businesses recruit and manage virtual staff - from assistants to CFOs.  In this episode of A Seat at The Table, Richard will be discussing:Best practices for managing virtual staff or remote workersThe key advantages of sourcing talent from outside your local areaSome of the biggest mistakes companies make when working with virtual staff - and how to avoid them.So let’s sit down with Richard and find out why we might want to look at the global talent pool for our next hire.USEFUL LINKS:Connect with Richard Hogben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hogben-23723b2/Website: https://www.worldwideva.comSEND US A MESSAGEVisit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

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Hiring remote staff is not a new concept. Companies get access to a wider talent pool. Can oftentimes arbitrage wages and find people who are eager to work with you. The downside is managing those people. The fact that are often not even in the same country adds complexity. Especially when it comes to payroll or even basic HR functions. Today we are joined by Richard Hogben, founder of Worldwide VA, a company that helps businesses recruit and manage virtual staff - from as...

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