A lot of small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and startups in Australia have adopted the remote business model. It’s easy, cost-effective and takes your business to a different level at a much faster timeline. 

Filipino virtual assistants are not new to the remote work setup. Why? Because the virtual assistant network has been in the Philippines’ economic pipeline for over a decade.  You will not need to spend so much time getting your VA acclimated to the kind of virtual work setup you intend to employ.  A lot of people may also be hesitant at first.  However, it’s unbelievable how many Australians wish they had decided to hire a Filipino VA sooner rather than later. These are some of the top traits of a Filipino VA that our clients from all over Australia love!

7 Traits and Work Ethics of Filipino Virtual Assistants

🌟 Professional, but fun-loving

In general, Filipinos are very professional but also love to have fun. The culture is quite similar to Australia in the sense that they show a great deal of professionalism in their role and tasks. They do not give in to workplace politics, keep calm under pressure, and most importantly, meet the deadlines of their tasks.

🌟 Understands various cultures and diversity

The Philippines, especially Manila, is a melting pot of various cultures, personalities, and work ethics. Since most of our VAs are from the country’s capital, they are used to and exposed to working with other cultures, nationalities, and religions. If your business deals with a multitude of these, your virtual assistant from the Philippines will be quick to adapt and get on board if they need to get going.

🌟 Open to criticism

Inevitably, there will be times when you will need to give feedback and constructive criticism of your VA’s work. There will be times when your VA may have missed working on something or may have possibly done something incorrectly. Letting them know that their work needs improvement is something that they are very open to. Unlike others, Filipino virtual assistants are humble and understand that no matter how long they have been in the remote work industry, they still have flaws and need to work on several improvements.

🌟 Eager to learn new things and get the job done

Did you just assign a simple video task to an admin VA? Or did you just ask your content writer to update your sales database? Although each of Kaya’s VAs has different strengths, our Filipino virtual assistants are self-sufficient and do not limit themselves to what they know. Limitations are present in every virtual assistant. However, this doesn’t inhibit Filipino virtual assistants from trying to get the job done since there will always be tutorials online that will assist them. 

🌟 Great communicators

Since English is the primary mode of instruction in the Philippines’ schools and offices, Filipino virtual assistants have mastered the English language, can understand Australian English expressions, and are also very adept at writing using UK/Australian English. So, you will not find yourself with a virtual assistant clueless about how to communicate because of a language barrier.

🌟 Enthusiastic about work

One thing about Filipino virtual assistants is that they clearly show how enthusiastic they are about their work. They are committed to completing things on schedule, regardless of how challenging they may be, because of their passion for their work. Another thing is that this trait of enthusiasm brings out the best in their work. Ultimately, this is the reason why Filipino virtual assistants can provide top-notch work to their clients. 

🌟 Steadfast under pressure

They always focus on one thing—getting the job done. Filipino virtual assistants have this unwavering trait that makes them withstand any kind of pressure thrown at them. This is something that most clients love since they’re able to keep a composed mind and submit deliverables on time. Nowadays, clients or companies require virtual assistants to keep up with a fast-paced environment. So if you’re looking for someone who fits the bill, the best choice is to hire a Filipino virtual assistant. 

Final Thoughts

The positive traits of Filipino virtual assistants are endless, and we would be glad to tell you more about them! Call us to find out more about how you and your virtual assistants in the Philippines can make the A-Team!