If a remote worker ghosts you, you’ll have no choice but to repeat the costly process of recruiting and training another, so there’ll be someone to take over their responsibilities.
Tasks are put on hold and customers are often left waiting, and this negatively impacts your reputation.
If you can’t reach them, send an email or voice message to check on them.
In a remote work setting, this will be a video call with the human resource manager, if you have one.
If you’ve informed your VA that failing to attend could result in their dismissal, you can follow through the termination process.
Having people skills also resolves conflicts more smoothly and prevents future workplace spats.