Chapter 1: Why hire globally?
Why should we hire abroad?
Hiring abroad offers four key benefits:
- Access skills to close talent gaps at competitive rates.
- Scale your workforce rapidly to meet dynamic requirements.
- Unlock invaluable insights into international markets.
- Enhance creativity with unique perspectives.
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Should we hire international contractors or full-time employees?
Hiring workers as contractors reduces costs and admin efforts, while offering increased flexibility and ease of hiring. However, they’re harder to pay and oversee – and there’s a much higher risk of losing them abruptly.
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Can we manage payroll and compliance in-house or should we outsource?
Managing payroll in-house gives you full control and lets you respond to any issues in real time. But it comes with high costs, compliance risks – and is highly time consuming.
Payroll outsourcing ensures you stay compliant across the globe, frees up HR for more strategic initiatives, and makes scaling easier.
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10 minutes
Where do we start looking if we’re considering hiring internationally?
Places like India and the Philippines are renowned talent hubs, but the talent market is in constant flux. Our talent trends tool pays attention so you don’t have to.
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Do I need a local entity? What are the alternatives?
The traditional method of global hiring is opening a local entity. That gives you full control but requires in-depth compliance management.
A more modern option like an EOR handles local employment laws, payroll, benefits, and compliance issues on your behalf.
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