Why Founders of North American Companies are Hiring Abroad

Mar 7

And how you can build out a capable and efficient remote first team

There are many reasons why founders of North American companies may choose to hire abroad. One of the most significant reasons is the lower operational costs associated with hiring employees in other countries.

This is because salaries for workers in many countries are often lower than those in the United States, sometimes by as much as 70%.

Hiring abroad means founders may not have to pay certain taxes, such as payroll taxes, which can further reduce operational costs.

Another advantage of hiring abroad is that many candidates are able to work and live in US time zones, which can make communication and collaboration easier. Many of these candidates also have a strong command of English, both written and oral, and have relevant experience in remote work, startups, and SaaS.

But what about work culture?

Great question. 😏

We’ve found that many candidates in Latin America, Europe and Asia thrive in autonomous, flexible remote teams and are extremely eager and driven to excel in their role & on your team.

Building global remote teams can provide many benefits for North American founders beyond the known 70% reduction in operational costs.

Our Remote First Recruiting team thrives in building global remote first teams & partnering with founders. We often hire from Latin America, Europe, and Asia (as well as North America). If you’re not sure where to start, jump on a no-commitment discovery call with our expert team to see where, how and when you should hire that A player.

-Krista