How to monitor the efficiency of freelancers?
What service is the best way to monitor the efficiency of freelancers' work? I have several remote specialists working in my team, and sometimes I notice that deadlines are missed and tasks take longer than expected. Of course, I realize that freelancers are not office employees, but I still want to somehow monitor their productivity without turning into a dictator. Ideally, I would like to find a tool that will help me see how much time is spent on tasks, but at the same time will not create tension in communication. Maybe someone has already tried something like this?
That's an interesting question! I think a lot depends on the specifics of the job and the arrangements. If tasks are clearly defined and deadlines are met, then perhaps process control is not so necessary? Some freelancers have their own productivity - some work in spurts, some work at night. Maybe you should just talk to them about an accountability system to understand that work is actually getting done? The key is to find a balance between trust and efficiency.