Contractor Evolution

203. Can Contractors Work With Offshore Talent? - Rob Levin

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Mar 12, 2025
Rob Levin, co-founder of Work Better Now and author of The New Talent Playbook, dives into the world of offshore talent. He discusses the types of roles that can be effectively filled by remote workers, challenging common misconceptions against them. Rob provides insights on leveraging virtual assistants to enhance efficiency in contracting businesses. He also emphasizes the importance of English proficiency, the adaptation of recruitment practices post-pandemic, and the role of technology in optimizing operations, offering a fresh perspective on talent management.
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INSIGHT

SMBs Need Creative Owners

  • Small and mid-sized businesses need highly creative people with an owner's mentality in every seat.
  • Their talent needs and challenges differ vastly from large corporations managing a massive workforce.
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Talent Shortage Is Pandemic-Independent

  • The labor market faces a talent crisis due to demographic shifts causing more people to leave the workforce than enter it.
  • There are fewer candidates for open roles, making it harder for small businesses to find the right talent.
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Generational Work Style Differences

  • Millennials and Gen Z workers tend to value clear work-life boundaries and show different work attitudes than older generations.
  • Misalignment between generations leads to challenges in small businesses getting work done as desired.
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