Key Takeaways
Start small and add tasks each week.
Check in often at first, then less.
Ask for feedback both ways.
Week 1: Set Up
Share logins safely with a password manager
Add them to chat, email, and your task board
Record 3 short videos of your top tasks
Give one small task and check it the same day
Week 2: Build Habits
Add 3 to 5 regular tasks
Do a short daily check-in
Give feedback in writing so it is easy to reread
Week 3: Give More Responsibility
Let them own one full process from start to finish
Move from daily check-ins to every other day
Write down what is working
Week 4: Review
Have a longer call. Ask: “What is confusing? What should we change?”
Look at hours, quality, and speed
Decide what to hand off next
Signs It Is Going Well
They ask smart questions
Tasks come back on time
You stop thinking about the tasks you handed off
If It Is Not Going Well
Be honest early. Most problems come from unclear instructions. Try one more round of feedback. If it still does not fit, tell us and we will introduce new candidates.
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