FAQ

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1What is virtualting?

Our “Virtualting” model is a collaborative based job share model, but with a value driven approach. The word "Virtualting’’, being a portmanteau of the words “virtual" and “ting”, a neologism yet to be introduced to the mainstream language. It was developed as one of the concept innovation of ASIN5 Lab, a startup studio and service Incubation Company based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Virtualting is a model of work that allows talents to work for more than one company (but maximum of four) at same time while the companies split the salary equally or based on the hours taken. This model was developed to help companies hire non-critical roles and complete their team within their budget.

2 How is virtualting different from freelancing?

Virtualting is different from freelancing, as Frontlet Virtualting will manage the employee with the employer and vice-versa, also employees will tend to work with defined contracts of employment with the different employees on a Full Time Employment (FTE).

3Is virtualting a remote working or in-office working model?

Virtualting is more remote working, but also in-office working model based on the terms of negotiation with your employer, however, employers opting for an in-office work must take up at least 2 slots (4hrs/day) of time.

4 What is a slot?

The average work hour for a full days work is 8hrs. Based on the model that allows you work for 4 companies at a time, hence, each slot is slated as 2hrs.

5 Do I have to be available to work on a company’s task at a particular time or at my own time?

You will have to agree with your employer the time you will be available for their task daily and stick to it, as you will be working with other members of the company. You are a full immersive team member and not a freelancer; hence you cannot work at anytime you choose.

6 Am I being hired by Frontlett?

Frontlett will be your host employer, though you will not be required to perform any task or get any payment from Frontlett. All four companies if you onboard them will pay you through the Frontlett platform as this is a pre-paid service for employers.

7 Am I being hired by all the other companies I will be working for?

Yes, and you will also get employment contracts from each of them.

8Do I get listed on the website of all the companies who hired me?

Yes, if they choose to.

9 Can i Virtualt while keeping a full time job?

Yes as a moonlighter, but you will only be able to take on 1 slot during evenings (after work period).

10 Can i Virtualt as a freelancer?

We expect you to convince your freelancing client to come on Frontlett platform as this also gives you a more regular and guaranteed income. However, if you choose to keep freelancing while with Frontlett, we will expect you to take on a maximum of 2 slots so you have time to deliver for your Frontlett employers and your freelance clients.

11How can I get onboard on the platform?

Getting on board are in two phases; either as an employer or a potential employee, subject to approval after signing-up and meeting up with the basic requirements for approval on the platform.

12Is Frontlett like other Job Share platforms?

No Frontlett is not like other job share platforms, and for clarification, Frontlett is not a job share platform but a staff share platform. Frontlet allows you have fulltime engagement with multiple companies while enjoying all other benefits and more of a regular job model including insurance, pension, housing benefits, annual leave, extended leaves, etc

13 Can I fill my slot in multiple job categories?

Yes you can, in the view that you have multiple skills and can be broken down to accommodate the work time module.

14 Will I be allocated to all four companies at start?

Not necessarily, as we cannot guarantee how long all companies interested in your skill will finalize negotiation with you and we cannot keep others waiting. Hence, you will onboard each company as they conclude with you.

15 How do I get started?

You get started by signing up and submit your profile via our signup platform or email to; info@frontlett.com as you have done already.

16 Why do I have to deposit one month's salary on the platform?

This is to serve as a security incase you resign without giving the mandatory 4/6 weeks notice required on your contract. ia our signup platform or email to; info@frontlett.com as you have done already.

17Why do I have to go through a 1-week no pay probation before signing my work contract?

This is to determine that you really possess the skill that has been claimed to possess and to see the employee-employer compatibility fit. It is designed that a week is enough to determine if an employee will be compatible with the employer and vice versa. If the employer is ok working with you, the 1 week will be prorated to your work time and will count towards your pay.

18What does the 3 months paid probation mean and what happens if i don't pass the probation period?

The 3 month’s probation period is to determine the status of your employment with your employer, if an employee or an employer is found to be a misfit in the first 3 months of work, the arrangement may be terminated or extended based on the employers wish. However, the employee still gets to be paid for the duration of work and time dispensed.

19I know very skilled people in my field, can I refer them?

Yes, we encourage you to refer other skilled people you know as this will help us build a network effect. The more skilled people we get the more the platform gets better and the more great companies join and pay range increase.

20Do I get anything for my referrers?

Frontlett recognizes and rewards good works, if you refer good and compatible talents, you get rewarded for it. We have a referral reward program that gives you 5% of all your referees’ salary for 6 months (that’s 30% of their monthly pay).

21Who are the people hiring me?

Frontlett is your host employer and the other four companies are your secondary employers.

22How is salary paid?

Monthly salary is paid on the 25th of the month, bi-monthly is paid on the 15th of the month and weekly pay is made every Thursday.

23Who pays the salary?

Frontlett transfers the salary payment that has been deposited with us by your employer to your virtual wallet at the specific time your pay is due.

24What do I do if I feel my rights are violated?

Whenever anyone on the Frontlett platform feels his or her right is being violated, kindly reach out to the enquiry section on the platform and it would be treated with urgency.

25Who do I talk with if I have HR related issues?

Whenever there is an HR or Employee/Employer related issues, kindly relate directly to your HR Account Officer or to the Human Resource Enquiry on the Platform.

26What are Virtualtlancer jobs?

Virtualtlancer jobs are tasks that employers on the platform do not want to hire for as they might be a one-off task and can be placed on the platform for skilled individuals to handle.

27Who qualifies to take on Virtualtlancer jobs?

Registered pro members and talent that have been engaged by at least one company can take on that task. The tasks also will not be available to any talent with filled slots (4 slots).

28I can't find my category, what should I do?

Kindly fill the enquiry form on the platform or send us an email to; info@frontlett.com and you will be attended to within 5 working days.

29The assessment test graded me less than my category. What do I do?

Fill an enquiry or complaint form on our platform and it will be looked into within 3 working days.

30How do i take advantage of virtualting to grow my business?

Frontlett Virtualting offers you the opportunity to grow your business and spend less on hiring full time, which helps to reduce redundancy and increase productivity.

31I have an idea, not incorporated; can I hire a team from Frontlett?

Yes! Frontlet is always available to help optimize all your ideas and projects.

32We are presently working remotely, can I hire from Frontlett?

Yes! Frontlett offers both remote and in-office hiring.

33Does the hire work remotely or in-office?

This is subjective and dependent on the employer and arrangements reached on the platform.

34We are based outside Nigeria, can we hire from Frontlett?

YES! Frontlett is a cross-cultural platform and not limited to the Nigeria market.

35Why is salary pre-paid?

Salary is pre-paid as a form of security, to manage or serve as a guarantee for any unforeseen circumstances that can spring up. We also require an additional deposit to serve as Severance package incase if early termination of an employee without cause or with a just cause that is not resulting from mis-conduct of the employee.

36What happens if I am not satisfied with the employee service?

The 1 week compatibility period is designed to address this gap. In 1 week of work an employer should be able to determine if the business is satisfied with the employee.

37Do I have to wait till the end of a billing month or how long do I have to wait to ask for replacement for a non-performing staff?

You and Frontlett will begin a search for a replacement immediately that opening is available.

38Why is business verification necessary?

This is specific for employers and it’s necessary to verify the authenticity of your business and meet compliance and government regulation requirements.

39What's the benefit of giving an onboarding kit?

An onboarding kit contains branding materials and work kits or documentation to help your hire get to relate with the brand and build loyalty. Need help deciding on one, we can help with that through our kit partners.

40What's the benefit of an employee manual?

The basic Benefit of an employee manual or employee handbook is to help guide you on the policies and rules guiding your employment.

41What are the benefit and health insurance and other employee packages?

The benefit of Health Insurance and other employee packages is to build a better and healthy work environment, whereby your employees are confident to work with your brand with the confidence that their health is assured.