Onboarding Freelancers: Best Practices for a Smooth Start

Hello,

Great discussion! For me, setting clear expectations about deliverables, deadlines, and communication preferences has made a significant difference. I use the custom fields on eFrelance to tailor each project's needs and keep track of these details. More customizable onboarding flows from eFrelance would be fantastic. My concern is maintaining flexibility—too much standardization might limit how we interact with different types of freelancers.

Hey Johnemo,

Onboarding is indeed crucial. I've found success by using the milestone feature to outline early deliverables that act as a trial period for the freelancer. This way, we can adjust quickly if things aren't going as planned. I'm optimistic about the updates you mentioned and share your concerns about personalization. However, I think eFrelance has a good track record of balancing flexibility with functionality.

I completely agree—having a solid onboarding process is key. I always start with a kickoff meeting to establish rapport and ensure we're all on the same page. The checklist feature on eFrelance has been a game-changer for me, ensuring nothing gets missed. I'm looking forward to potentially more interactive features that could make this even easier. Like you, I'm hopeful but cautious about how these might be implemented without becoming too rigid.