Well, the employees you can hire now and the employees you could hire before 2020 are not the same anymore. 62% of worldwide workers claimed they are ready to leave a co-located organization for a company that allows remote work.
So, even if you hadn’t supported a hybrid or remote team model before, now you should seriously consider it not to miss good talent.
The shift from traditional hiring (where your staff is right next door) to remote hiring (where your workforce can be anywhere else in the world) requires a whole new set of tools and techniques. From psychological preparation to trust without direct control over employees to entering massive paperwork about hiring overseas workers, this process is not easy.
Luckily, you always have a choice to delegate the whole remote hiring process to a third-party agency. Yes, they will do the whole job for you – recruitment, compliance, payroll, and more.
But here comes another challenge: how do you choose a reliable remote hiring agency?
You asked, and here are the answers.
#1 They Are Hiring From the Right Talent Hubs
The world has been naturally divided into talent hubs – countries with many qualified candidates and low taxes. With time, global corporations identified which nations are most suitable for certain types of work based on which professions are more prevalent in certain areas. For example, Eastern Europe is a great pool for IT and software specialists, while South America can bring you good customer support experts.
So, start by identifying which specialists you need and where they are most likely located.
Further, find out if your potential partner agency is scouting those nations.
Or, if you’re a startup in any field based in Europe, we can bridge you with the right remote specialists.
We’re Collab Fabrik – a team of remote recruiters who have already helped more than 10 small and middle-sized European startups build their remote teams in the Caucasus.
Here is some quick advice for you that we’ve gathered from our own experience; confidently outsource your tech and creative jobs to Caucasian nations. Locals are hard-working, highly educated and tech-savvy. Plus, the taxes there are significantly lower than in Europe or North America.
For example, Armenia is recognized as the world’s growing tech hub and IT-outsourcing location, according to World Bank. It’s the home of globally known tech startups such as PicsArt and Shadowmatic and the hosting country for the global tech giants Intel and Microsoft. Locals have strong engineering and coding skills, high English proficiency (many also learn German, Spanish, French, etc.) and a flexible attitude to work. Moreover, due to the differences in the cost of living, the salaries in Armenia are comparatively low compared to Western countries (around 40% lower than EU salaries).
If you’re interested to know more about hiring from Armenia or other Caucasian countries, contact us for a quick consultation on how to choose a reliable remote hiring agency.
Traditionally, remote hiring is a way to reduce company costs due to the lower wages in other countries that do not compromise employee expertise. So, make sure that your remote hiring agency keeps the tradition and provides cost-effective solutions for your business.
When negotiating a potential partnership, pay close attention to how well a remote hiring agency knows the local labor markets and financial regulations. Furthermore, ask about their fee structure and how they guarantee stability in your remote teams’ salaries.
If the remote hiring company has a detailed report and estimation of the potential costs for your project, that’s a good sign! On the contrary, avoid agencies with no specific expense overview.
Note: According to some estimations, a typical employer can save $11,000 a year for each remote worker (at least 2-3 days a week).
An experienced recruiter should be able to hire for any position; we can’t disagree here. But if you cooperate with a specialized remote hiring firm that employs for the same positions as you, they would likely better understand the job requirements.
A remote hiring company specializing in your niche goes beyond just a recruiter. They become an extension of your team, understanding and sharing the same goals and values you have for your business. They know the pain points and psychology of the target audience and how to reach them.
So, if you need a remote partner to move your project forward quickly, look for an agency specializing in the same niche as you – they already know what works best for your domain.
Careless behavior with the hiring country’s labor law can result in legal complications, fines, and lost reputation – things you’re better off avoiding. And when looking to outsource, you should ensure the remote agency will allow you to forget local rules and regulations. A trusted remote hiring agency must be aware of all changes in the legislation both in the source and host countries.
To be sure, ask the agency to explain its local labor and tax laws policy. Consult with the in-house lawyer to verify the documents and ensure everything goes according to the law. Completely transfer your paperwork to the hiring agency only when you’re sure that all the compliance points are met.
In this regard, it’s better to collaborate with the remote recruiting team that has already created and is currently managing a remote team in your preferred country. If so, you can be more confident that they know the local rules and regulations inside out.
Well, this point might not come to your mind when choosing a remote hiring agency, but it’s still worth noting. When selecting the outsourcing provider, pay attention to their size.
If you are a startup or small business, you’d better look for an agency that has the same team size and similar experience in managing global teams. Though there may be some exceptions, bigger agencies usually lack the flexibility and familiarity with small business needs. That’s because large agencies usually cooperate with big companies, who don’t pay attention to many minor details that small businesses need to focus on.
For example, a large company that recruits around 200 specialists annually is less likely to limit the hiring agency with a tight budget or too detailed requirements for the candidates. Instead, they’re likely to have fewer restrictions and leave most of the choices to the agency. That’s why large agencies rarely provide services tailored to small businesses specific requirements. They mostly work with established packages and provide a less “personal” approach.
Note! This statement doesn’t undervalue the services provided by big recruitment agencies. It just aims to emphasize some differences between large and small remote recruiting agencies.
Well, finding qualified talent abroad and bringing them to the last stage of recruitment is one part. But what comes further – ensuring the remote employee keeps aligned with the company’s values and goals and collaborates seamlessly – is a different story.
If you need assistance in recruiting and onboarding and managing the remote team, you should look for a full-service recruiting agency. Such an agency can support developing customized employee benefits packages and setting up long-term career paths for those employees -all under your company’s mission and values.
With a competent remote hiring agency, you should have a reliable bridge between you and the remote team. They will monitor your cooperation so that you can concentrate on more critical tasks for your business.
At Collab Fabrik, we combine the services of EOR (Employee of Record) and PEO (Professional Employer Organization) to meet all your remote hiring needs. Let’s quickly break this down for you!
If you apply for EOR services in the Caucasus, we will hire the needed talent with our legal entity in the region, ensure compliance with local laws, register and file payroll taxes, etc. However, within the EOR package, we will not recruit new employees and form a co-employment relationship with your company.
However, we can also assist you with all the PEO services if you want us to handle the entire recruitment process. You can trust us to recruit the right talent and provide you with full HR support, including employee education and perks and benefits.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. Let’s quickly discuss your specific needs to determine the best solution for you!
Remote hiring is hassle-free if you find the right agency to assist you and align your needs. A professional remote hiring agency can help you find the best talent, get acquainted with local regulations, and develop a successful collaboration strategy in no time.
If you’re a small or middle-sized startup based in any EU country and want to recruit Caucasian talent, we can help you!
Collab Fabrik is a remote recruiting company based in Germany and Armenia that specializes in hiring and onboarding remote Caucasian specialists. We provide our partners with a full range of recruitment, HR and payroll services, so you don’t have to worry about compliance or paperwork.
Get in touch today to discuss your hiring needs. Book a free consultation now!
