Georgia is not just a state in the U.S., it’s also a beautiful country! If you are looking for a place to hire, Georgia is a wonderful option. It’s hard to build a team in the U.S. or even in the U.K. right now, but the country of Georgia could just be your solution to hire both quickly and affordably. Will hires from Georgia speak English though? TRUSS can ensure that they will. Let’s learn a little bit more about the country and their languages.
Is there a Language Barrier For Tech Hires From Georgia?
A language barrier for tech hires in Georgia has never been a problem for us. If you work with us when hiring Georgian talent, then it won’t be a problem for you either. At TRUSS, we employ an in-depth vetting process that will ensure any candidates have all the skills that you are looking for, but also that they will be able to speak and understand English.
At TRUSS, we use a recruiting team that actually lives and works in Central Asia to ensure that we can always tap into the right networks and hire the best talent whether it’s from Georgia or any of the other countries that we operate in including Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
What are the Primary Languages of Georgia?
In Georgia, the official language is Georgian which is the primary language of 87% of the country’s population. The language is only spoken by 4 million people, most of whom reside in Georgia. The language also utilizes its own unique alphabet.
Since the Georgian language is not spoken too much outside of the country, they have had to adapt. Currently, English is taught in every school in Georgia, and most under the age of 40 can speak and understand it fluently. In Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, English is widely considered to be a second language.
What Time Zone is Georgia in?
The time zone for Georgia is GMT+4 which means they are 4 hours ahead of the U.K. When it is noon in the U.K. it is 4 p.m. in Georgia. Over in the United States, that means for the East Coast, when it is noon, it is 9 at night in Georgia and when it is noon on the West Coast, it’s midnight the next day in Georgia.
At first glance, this may sound like a problem for U.S.-based companies, but really it doesn’t have to be. There are always people willing to work off-hours or to at least work a schedule that will share a few hours of overlap. You can also look at the time difference as a major advantage. How often have you had to pay overtime or risk your products or services going down midday because of downtime after an update? Now, you can have a team that is already working off hours to handle any updates and keep the downtime when the downtime should be, while your clients are asleep.
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Hire in Georgia Today With TRUSS
Are you convinced? Even if you need more convincing, feel free to give TRUSS a call. We can help you discover if Georgia or one of our other EORs in Central Asia is perfect for your needs. To have a truly world-class team, you need a team from all over the world. We will take the time to properly vet candidates that have the skills you are looking for and of course, they will all be able to speak and understand English fluently. What are you waiting for? Start growing your team with the support of TRUSS, and reach out to us today!
