Frequently Asked Questions

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What is offshore talent?
Offshore talent refers to workers who are hired to work for a business located in a different country from where they live and work remotely.
Why do businesses hire offshore talent?
Companies hire offshore talents to take advantage of expansion, cutting costs, gaining access to a larger talent pool, increasing productivity, time zone coverage, scalability, reduced recruitment time, and cultural diversity.
What types of jobs can be done by your offshore staff?

Offshore staff members can perform a wide range of jobs in a variety of industries jobs include:

  • Travel support
  • Real estate admin solutions
  • Graphic design
  • Social media management
  • Data entry and management
  • Online support services and many more
How do you ensure the quality of work of TCA hires?
TCA provides its offshore staff with resources, and personalised training based on the industry and job they are recommended for. We set clear expectations, scope, and goals between both our staff and clients, to ensure that the staff understands what is expected of them and what is required to deliver successful services. We also monitor the performance our staff through regular check-ins and surveys.
How do businesses manage their offshore hires?
In the recent times, communication methods have exceeded expectations. Businesses can manage offshore staff through various communication tools such as video conferencing, project management software, virtual check-ins, and keeping lines of communication open for optimal goals. Tools such as MS Team, Zoom, Monday.com, Trello and others can help in keeping communication lines open.

TCA’s offshore workers are well-versed in modern communication tools. They can provide top-level service with efficient workflows.
What is TCA's process for recruiting?

Here is our client journey in hiring a TCA staff.

1. Discovery Call

The Call is a short conversation between TCA and you. This is to understand the staffing challenges you may be facing and how our offshore hires can assist you.

2. Job Requisition Form (Completion & Approval)

To understand your specific role needs, we’ve created a form to help you articulate your specific requirements, needs and wants for your next best team player.

3. Sourcing ( 2 weeks )

Our team will begin the sourcing process to find talents. This involves maximising the use of our candidate pool and external sources to achieve the best results in getting hires.

4. Assessment ( 1 week )

TCA will begin the assessment process for the candidates. This will include the tests and interviews needed to check if they have the skills, experience, and personality to fit into your company.

5. Client Interviews

Once the preliminary assessments are done, the best candidates will then be scheduled for an interview with you. TCA will be present during this process to assist you to ensure that everything runs smoothly and all of your concerns are addressed.

6. Recommendations

After the interviews, TCA will provide you with recommendations on who among the candiates is the best fit for you. But of course, you will still have the final say on who will be a part of your team.

7. Contract Approval & Onboarding

To finalise, a contract will be sent out to you, outlining the terms of our service. Your new offshore worker will then proceed through our onboarding process to set them up for success in their new roles.

We will also do follow-ups with your new team member by and by to make him feel welcome and ready for work.

How do payroll and other employment entitlements work?
Offshore hires are provided to your business as contractors. This means that staff are employed by TCA and payroll is conducted through TCA. We also encourage our clients to provide paid time off such as a 10-day vacation leave (about 1 and a half weeks) / per year as well as 5 days of paid sick leave. There should also be an allowance for observed public holidays, unpaid parental leave, and other optional benefits.
How do you attract top talent?
TCA works hard on its employee value proposition and branding in the talent space.We have an in-house local and offshore Global People and Talent operation that provides that competitive edge.

Our benefits and other development opportunities, as well as our reputation, put TCA in a position to be an employer of choice, in the offshore market. Passing on these benefits to your business is our motivation.
What are your fees for onboarding and sourcing staff?
We have a one-time onboarding fee for all new clients, and a discounted subsequent onboarding fee thereafter for returning clients.

We also charge an advanced payment fee of 2 weeks’ salary to ensure timely payment of salary costs and ensure service continuity for clients.  Payment terms are also outlined in our recruitment services contract.
What is the average hourly rate of offshore staff?
This depends on the type of service you require as well as your prospective hire’s level of experience. But you can expect to pay on average 50% lower than local costs, for most  roles.
What resources do you offer for any issues that may arise?

As described above, we have an in-house local and offshore Global People & Talent team, who ensures regular check-ins. We try to make sure all our hires work well, so we are always:

  • Providing coaching and support
  • Giving performance surveys
  • Having catch-ups and check-ins
  • Doing performance management functions

This allows us to complete preventative performance measures, to ensure a positive client and staff experience.

What if I have questins prior to committing?
Our Discovery Call is the place to learn more about our services and how this can align with your workforce planning, operations, and any other questions you may have.
To learn more about your specific needs
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Jack R.

I love it when we were able to close the talent gap in our company by hiring someone from The Consultant Agency. They were very knowledgeable and dedicated from the onset of working with us. It was easy for them to transition into our company culture and learn the ins and outs of our operations.

Mike R.

We have discovered several of our offshore staff members with the help of TCA. They allowed us to screen the applicants and gave us the final choice who would be best for our company.The remote talents we got from them were all able to adjust and work with us just fine as they aided them in settling in. Thanks TCA for all your help.

Mary Y.

The Consultant Agency helped us find travel staff who helped us take care of admin work and our clients. They gave us team members who were well-versed in the Australian travel market and were very efficient at work. We plan to outsource more from The Consultant Agency for other staff members in the future.

Sia L.

We needed staff that can do what we do and not just anyone who doesn’t care about our company. We wanted the BEST. And that is just what we got by partnering with TCA. We hired someone who was super smart. She also has a can-do attitude. Thank you so much, TCA!

Hannah D.

Efficient, capable, and easy to work with. That’s what we have to say about the people from The Consultant Agency. They weren’t just any other general VA who say they can do everything. The people we got we specialists in their fields, making them able to do their job on point.

Alex M.

Working with TCA has been awesome! Their team is super reliable and makes our lives so much easier by handling our customer service and admin tasks like pros. With the help of their staff we can now focus on our main work without any worries. If you need a solid partner, TCA is the way to go!

Jack R.

I love it when we were able to close the talent gap in our company by hiring someone from The Consultant Agency. They were very knowledgeable and dedicated from the onset of working with us. It was easy for them to transition into our company culture and learn the ins and outs of our operations.

Mike R.

We have discovered several of our offshore staff members with the help of TCA. They allowed us to screen the applicants and gave us the final choice who would be best for our company.The remote talents we got from them were all able to adjust and work with us just fine as they aided them in settling in. Thanks TCA for all your help.

Mary Y.

The Consultant Agency helped us find travel staff who helped us take care of admin work and our clients. They gave us team members who were well-versed in the Australian travel market and were very efficient at work. We plan to outsource more from The Consultant Agency for other staff members in the future.

Sia L.

We needed staff that can do what we do and not just anyone who doesn’t care about our company. We wanted the BEST. And that is just what we got by partnering with TCA. We hired someone who was super smart. She also has a can-do attitude. Thank you so much, TCA!

Hannah D.

Efficient, capable, and easy to work with. That’s what we have to say about the people from The Consultant Agency. They weren’t just any other general VA who say they can do everything. The people we got we specialists in their fields, making them able to do their job on point.

Alex M.

Working with TCA has been awesome! Their team is super reliable and makes our lives so much easier by handling our customer service and admin tasks like pros. With the help of their staff we can now focus on our main work without any worries. If you need a solid partner, TCA is the way to go!

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