When a company employs remote talent from around the world, it is critical that companies remain compliant with local labor and tax laws in the country where they live and work. Violations of local employment laws can lead to financial penalties that can range from thousands to millions of dollars based on the number of…
There are multiple ways to find, recruit, hire, and manage remote talent from different parts of the world — establishing a local entity in the hiring country, working with an Employer of Record, hiring a Professional Employer Organization, or hiring independent contractors. When U.S.-based tech companies make the decision to hire global talent in emerging…
Tech companies that choose to expand engineering and development teams into emerging tech hubs, like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, or Armenia will discover a wealth of benefits. A deep talent tool allows U.S.-based tech companies to find talented developers and engineers with the specific skills, knowledge, and experience that they need to accomplish their goals — and…
Building remote development teams is a viable and proven method of growth in the tech industry with an estimated 68% of employees in the industry working remotely. Tech companies that have made the decision to hire remote employees are then left with two questions — how and where. Established tech companies and tech startups that…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be a focus in the tech industry — and an estimated 57% of tech startups are focused on AI-powered applications. The tech industry is already competitive, and the market for AI applications may prove to be even more competitive for startup companies. The race to build and distribute the best…
Are you building a remote tech team in Central Asia? With lower employment costs and a deep, untapped pool of talent, emerging markets like Central Asia are an incredible option for tech startups and tech companies that hope to grow their team — but how do you find and hire these talented individuals? There are…
When you choose to build a remote team to grow your tech company, hiring in emerging markets like Central Asia and Eastern Europe can provide a wealth of benefits. The tech industry continues to grow in the region and Armenia remains one of the drivers of that growth with the tech sector contributing to 7%…
Moving fast and breaking things — has become a bit of a mantra for tech startups in years past — but you may want to think twice about breaking international labor laws. Tech companies that hire remote talent in different parts of the world and are non-compliant with the local employment laws can face financial…
When you start a remote team and employ remote talent in different parts of the world, it is important to remain compliant with the labor laws in the country of employment. U.S.-based tech companies that hire remote employees around the globe have a few options available to them to protect them from potential financial and…
So you’ve hired your first international team members. Congratulations. Now for the hard part: paying them. On time. In the correct local currency. While withholding the exact right amount for taxes and social contributions, all in accordance with labor laws you probably can’t read. If you think your domestic payroll software can handle this, you’re…
