Running a successful business involves increasing efficiencies, reducing costs, and focusing on core competencies. Many US firms opt to hire international workers on a floating basis for their expertise and availability to accomplish the latter. Workers in other countries also benefit from the flexibility that remote work provides and competitive wages and work/life balance.  While there are many benefits to hiring foreign workers, the legal process can be challenging. With the growing use of technology facilitating remote work more than ever before, it’s imperative that organizations understand how to properly hire and pay international workers. Step 1 – Begin the interview process  Hiring any type of employee takes a significant amount of time, so it’s best to start early. You’ll want to get ahead by scheduling multiple Skype or Zoom interviews. It’s essential to ensure that candidates have the right technology and communication abilities conducive… [Read More]

Hiring foreign workers is becoming increasingly popular for US organizations. It allows them to widen their talent pool, gain diverse perspectives, and avoid many of the costs and hassles associated with full-time employees. But what happens when those contingent workers are from another country? If there is a shortage of skilled workers to fulfill a job opening, looking for staff outside of the US may seem tempting; after all, the world is becoming more globalized by the minute. Hiring foreign workers on a contingent basis offers many benefits to businesses. Still, they must understand the process and regulations required by the US Department of Labor before they say, “you’re hired.” Keep reading for our step-by-step guide to hiring contingent workers in other countries. Hiring Foreign Workers: A Step By Step Guide  Hiring contingent foreign workers can be a challenge, but this simple step-by-step guide will… [Read More]