Maybe you're a business owner looking for a new assistant, bookkeeper, or marketing expert who's the perfect fit for your company, stressing about not finding the right talent. Meanwhile, somewhere else in the world, your ideal candidate is probably sipping their morning coffee and getting ready to bring their skills to the right opportunity.
Global teams are transforming how we think about talent acquisition and team building, and it's proven to be the right strategy for worldwide companies. But isn't it too complicated?
We believe it doesn't have to be. Let's dive in!
With new technologies and remote communication solutions, there's no need to limit yourself to hiring locally. Outsourcing can provide benefits that range from accessing a wider talent pool to reducing costs by up to 70%, all while creating a diverse culture within your company.
Talented professionals get trained everywhere, and global teams open doors to specialized talent you might never find locally. The candidate you're looking for might be in Latin America, Europe, or even Asia, and you'll be surprised by how their performance can exceed your expectations.
Different countries have different living costs, and a good salary for an overseas hire can be much lower than what you would need to pay a local employee. By hiring candidates from Asia or Latin America, you can expect to reduce costs by up to 70% and still have well-paid and highly motivated teams.
When you bring together talents from different corners of the world, something magical starts to happen. Each interaction offers an opportunity to learn something new, and over time, diversity can result in innovation, creativity, and a dynamic environment for your team.
No, but that doesn't mean it's complicated. Hiring talent overseas comes with unique challenges that can be easily solved by having the correct information and preparation.
While English might be the most used language in business, nuances can sometimes get lost in translation.
Candidates from different countries are used to communicating in foreign languages, and you can generally solve the language barrier problem by screening the talent and making sure they speak English on a conversational level. After that, to make things quite literally more fluent, we recommend you to:
When your developer ends their day while your marketing team starts theirs, coordinating your team can get interesting. Having a global team at times means adapting to different time zones, and while working with an asynchronous system is the norm for some companies, you can still do some things to make transitions smoother if you're not there yet.
Now you know the basics to start building a global team! We've gone through the pros and cons and potential solutions to challenges, and as an extra set of tips, here are some things you might need to consider to guarantee a successful hire.
Time zones are a classic issue for global teams, but who said it has to be that way?
Nearshore staffing consists of finding employees abroad who work in a timezone similar to yours, or sometimes even the same. For US-based companies, hiring talent from Latin American countries can be an excellent first step into global teams.
And it's not just about the time zones - cultural proximity among team members can also make transitions smoother.
Before you dive into overseas hiring, we recommend making sure you have:
We know starting new hiring processes can get stressful fast. Luckily, there are staffing agencies specializing in overseas talent, and they can help you make the process much easier.
At WeHireFast, we simplify the hiring process by using our network to find skilled workers who fit various roles. Then, we start a screening process that ensures you get highly top-of-the-class talents that exceed your expectations. And yes - we make sure they're fluent in English too.
Building global teams isn't just about filling positions or cutting costs – it's about creating a dynamic, diverse, and skilled workforce that can take your business to the next level.
Whether through nearshore hiring or broader international recruitment, the key is to be strategic and maintain clear communication throughout the process. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither are successful global teams. But with the right approach, tools, and mindset, you can create a world-class team that drives your business forward, regardless of geographic barriers.
Ready to take the first step into global team building? We're here to help. Schedule a discovery call and get started today!
