In a recent LinkedIn post, Idris Akinlabi , PHRi™ MCIB discusses a new approach to hiring virtual assistants, aiming to eliminate the often lengthy and frustrating search process. Akinlabi introduces Assistly, a platform designed to connect businesses with vetted African virtual assistants more efficiently.
The core of Akinlabi’s message centers on the inefficiencies present in traditional virtual assistant recruitment. He highlights the common pain points faced by founders, business owners, and executives when seeking to delegate tasks. According to Akinlabi, the current methods often involve significant time investment in sifting through numerous profiles and conducting multiple interviews, with no guarantee of finding the right fit.
“Why spend weeks searching for a great virtual assistant when you can simply describe exactly who you need?”
This rhetorical question sets the stage for the solution Assistly aims to provide. Akinlabi explains that the platform shifts the paradigm from active, time-consuming sourcing to a more descriptive and targeted matching process. Instead of businesses scrolling through countless profiles, they articulate their specific requirements to Assistly.
The Assistly Value Proposition
Akinlabi emphasizes that Assistly’s model is built to address these hiring bottlenecks directly. The platform’s objective is to streamline the connection between businesses needing support and skilled professionals seeking opportunities. As Idris Akinlabi , PHRi™ MCIB notes, the goal is to move away from the uncertainty of hiring:
“No endless sourcing. No hiring guesswork. No wasting time on candidates who cannot deliver.”
This approach, according to Akinlabi, ensures that businesses are connected with virtual assistants who are not only skilled and vetted but also dependable and ready to contribute from day one. The focus is on quality and suitability, minimizing the risk of making a poor hiring decision that can lead to wasted resources and delayed projects.
Targeting Both Sides of the Market
The platform is designed with two primary user groups in mind, as outlined by Akinlabi. For businesses, including founders, owners, and executives, Assistly offers a solution for confident delegation. The promise is to find the “right virtual assistant for the right business,” as Idris Akinlabi , PHRi™ MCIB states.
Simultaneously, Akinlabi addresses experienced African virtual assistants seeking meaningful employment. He positions Assistly as a gateway to serious opportunities with companies globally. This dual focus, he suggests, creates a robust ecosystem where both supply and demand for virtual assistant services are met with greater precision and efficiency.
“Assistly connects businesses with skilled, vetted, and dependable African virtual assistants who are ready to contribute from day one.”
Akinlabi concludes his post by inviting interested parties to join the Assistly waitlist, signaling the platform’s upcoming launch. The initiative underscores a commitment to leveraging African talent in the global remote work landscape, addressing a growing need for specialized support services in businesses worldwide.
📝 About This Content
This article is based on insights shared by Idris Akinlabi , PHRi™ MCIB on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on July 20, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →