BELAY reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(282 total reviews)
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Tricia Sciortino

55% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

BELAY has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 282 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BELAY employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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282 reviews
5.0
May 10, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

This company knows it's stuff when it comes to placing you with a client that is the ying to your yang! They stay in there with you for the kickoff and don't step back until you and the client are both happy and healthy in your new work-ship. They bring an HR element that is unlike any other I have ever worked with! I love them!

Cons

Focus and discipline are key, you have to be able to manage your own time first to be able to effectively serve someone else. (This is only a con if you struggle with this!)

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BELAY Response
7y
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We care deeply about the people we work with and the work that we do. So happy that you're loving being part of the BELAY family!
5.0
May 8, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

They work very hard to vet potential contractors to work virtually as admins, assistants, bookkeepers, etc. When they've chosen you as a contractor for their repertoire, congratulations, because you're someone they see as valuable and bringing something to the table. They offer great flexibility to those who need a stay at home work environment. They put a lot of effort into placing clients and contractors based on a multitude of factors, and it really helps make work enjoyable for everyone involved.

Cons

Multi-stage interview process. It was about 6 weeks from application to hire. It can take weeks to get placed with a client. The pay is decent, but not necessarily comparative with all markets.

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BELAY Response
7y
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this feedback! We're so glad BELAY has been a great fit for you! All clients are able to buy-out the contract of any contractor. We love that this is an option and opportunity for growth for the contractor when it's a great fit! Also, our team discusses pay rates for contractors often and location (cost of living) is one of the many factors that already helps us determine each contractor's pay rate. Thank you for trusting that we want the very best for all of our contractors. Thankful that you're here!
3.0
May 8, 2019

Great Starter Company

Recommend
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Pros

Belay does a good job of connecting clients with VA's and offering support as the engagement begins. If you have never worked as a VA this is a great way to learn the ropes.

Cons

Once the engagement is well on it's way Belay continues to take a significant portion of the monthly stipend but the VA is working independently. There are minimal opportunities for salary raises and pay caps keep contract earnings significantly under what you can earn as a true independent contractor, which is how you file your taxes. 1099.

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BELAY Response
6y
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review! We truly value your feedback. We can't be successful without you, and we know that. As you know, BELAY puts a lot of effort in serving both our contractors and our clients well. The nature of being a contractor enables you to choose how much you take advantage of the services and support we offer all of our contractors here at BELAY. Some contractors stay connected, and others do not, and that's okay. We believe we provide a valuable service for everyone we support, and that takes time, effort, and, of course, salaries for our team who works so hard to support our 800+ contractors. That's no small feat. Regarding pay increases, all contractors are eligible to request pay increases during their time here at BELAY. Be sure to reach out to the Contractor Services team for help in initiating this discussion. Some people love the freedom and flexibility that comes with being a 1099 contractor, while others find that a traditional W-2 role is best. Being a contractor isn't a fit for everyone. Finally, yes, the corporate team does get together once a year for a two-day "Summit" so that we can have some valuable face-time and cast vision for the upcoming year. That time together is very important for our team. We're not sure, however, that we'd call Atlanta "exotic." Regardless, we did increase our pay range for VAs this summer, so we hope you were able to benefit from that increase! Thanks again for this feedback!
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