Beware Hirestaff.ph flake rate is very high
I have had a real let down with the calibre of people advertising on this site . I did not expect high just reasonable standards . A couple of times now I went to hire a VA. I gave very clear instructions about the amount of hours per week and the pay which was very reasonable for Philippines prices it was average pay as per advertised on the website . They agreed to this and we went ahead . On the day the were meant to start work they no showed ignoring my four or five texts . I heard back a couple of days later telling me they are looking for four times the hours I offer making it full time . This was my first encounter . My second encounter was no better . I have a couple of staff who are very long term and I've had a force of twenty staff for many years. I've never experienced such disappointing flakey staff as on hire staff.ph
Reply from HireTalent.ph
Hi Rebecca, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We really appreciate the feedback.
At HireTalent.ph, we focus on connecting employers with high-quality Filipino remote professionals. While it’s possible to find people willing to work for very low rates, in our experience the most reliable, long-term talent typically earns closer to $5–10 USD/hour (and higher depending on skill set).
Because of this, roles advertised at extremely low hourly rates or very limited hours often attract candidates who are either:
1) New to remote work and still testing opportunities
2) Quickly pulled away by more competitive offers
That can unfortunately lead to the type of “flake” experience you’ve described. For better results, we encourage employers to:
1) Offer market-competitive pay for the Philippines (we publish a salary guide to help)
2) Clearly outline expectations for hours and role responsibilities
3) Use our recommended hiring steps, including paid trial tasks, before committing long-term
We want every employer to succeed here, so we’ll be reaching out directly to share best practices and help you refine your next job post. Many of our employers have built reliable, long-term teams — and we’d love to make sure you experience the same.