You have made the decision to hire abroad — but where do you plan to find the talent you need for your tech company? India has been a hotspot for tech companies for years and many U.S.-based tech companies employ remote workers from India. With that said — is it the best or the only place for you to find tech talent? Not necessarily.
More and more competition in the tech sector, increased labor costs, and businesses that want to pursue other options for a remote workforce have made many countries and regions across the globe more appealing. Central Asia is an emerging market for tech companies to find remote talent with countries like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan.
If you are looking for alternatives to hiring in India — Central Asia and Poland will check all the boxes — and Truss can help you find the right fit for your company. Truss provides a comprehensive global hiring, payroll, and employer of record (EOR) platform with the knowledge and experience you need in Central Asia and Poland.
Contact Truss today to learn more about our global hiring services!
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Why Choose to Hire in Central Asia?
There are many reasons why hiring abroad is a great option for U.S.-based tech companies and for many years, India was the best option — but the balance of power has started to shift to different parts of the world for recruiting talented software developers, software engineers, IT specialists, and more. Central Asia has become an emerging market for tech companies to find talent and there are a lot of reasons why it may be the perfect place for you to hire.
- Affordable and Cost-Effective — Labor costs are a key factor in hiring remote workers in different countries where costs are lower. The average base salary for a software engineer in the United States is $105,272 — compared to an estimated $45,895 in Uzbekistan and $62,450 in Kazakhstan. When you add lower employee tax incentives to the equation, Central Asia is a cost-effective hiring option.
- Emphasis on Technology — More and more countries across the globe and in Central Asia have put an emphasis on education in technology-based and STEM fields. Government investment and incentives in the tech sector in Central Asian countries like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Kyrgyzstan have created additional opportunities for tech startups and for foreign investment. When you put those variables together, it translates to a highly-educated and tech-savvy workforce.
- Cultural Differences — When you hire abroad, you will be faced with cultural differences that can be an asset for U.S.-based tech companies. Employees from Central Asia have developed a reputation as hard workers that will benefit any business and when they bring different methods, skills, and ways of thinking to the table, it has the potential to influence company ideas.
- Different Time Zones — An added benefit of hiring in Central Asia is the change in time zones. When you hire in countries like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia, it increases the working hours for your company and coverage for your clients with a time overlap that allows for communication and collaboration.
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Nearshore Development and Hiring Locations for Tech Companies
Nearshore development locations — countries that are in the same or a similar time zone with similar capabilities to the United States — have proven to be incredible places to hire talented people. The countries in Central Asia have the qualities and capabilities that tech companies look for in nearshore development.
In the region, Uzbekistan has become a central hub for technology and innovation with a wealth of talent and a growing tech industry that has continued to develop with government and foreign investment. Kazakhstan has the largest economy in Central Asia and has become a business and logistics hub with a lot of growth based in the tech industry.
Are you looking for cost-effective tech talent? Central Asia presents many nearshore development locations for tech companies and countries like Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, and Georgia are cost-effective for growing companies. With growing economies, increased tech education, strategic locations, expertise in specific skill sets, and more, these countries in Central Asia have become and will continue to be great nearshore hiring options.
Why Hire Remote Tech Employees in Poland?
Are you looking for a place to hire outside of Central Asia? Poland is a nearshore development country in Eastern Europe that has become a global hiring hotspot for many tech companies. A well-developed infrastructure has created a highly-skilled and highly-educated talent pool with an emphasis on technology, and with an estimated 49% of Polish people speaking English, the country has proven to be a valuable resource. Investment in the tech industry by the Polish government and foreign investors coupled with competitive labor costs make Poland even more attractive for businesses who want to grow, develop, and save.
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How Truss Can Help Hire in Central Asia
If you are looking at alternatives to hiring in India, Central Asia should be at the top of your list with a growing economy, an emphasis in tech education and careers, lower employment costs, and employees with a desire to work hard. Truss can help you find, recruit, hire, and manage the right people to fit your business.
Here is a better look at how Truss can help you hire in Central Asia and Eastern Europe:
- Local Knowledge — Truss has years of experience and knowledge in Central Asia that can help you find the right people and understand the cultural differences and employment laws.
- Finding Talent — We have found, recruited, and hired many men and women in Central Asia. We have local networks and resources and we know where to look to find the right English-speaking talent that will fit your requirements.
- Onboarding and Payroll — When you hire with Truss, not only will we help you find, recruit, and hire talent, we will provide onboarding and payroll support to ensure there is a smooth transition and that employees are paid and receive their benefits.
- Employer of Record Support — Tech companies that hire abroad must follow local employment laws and companies that violate these laws are subject to legal and financial penalties. Truss will serve as your employer of record and help ensure you are compliant with local labor laws.
Contact Team Truss today to learn more about our global hiring and payroll services in Central Asia!
