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Skilled developers exist across the globe, digital connectivity has made it easier for organizations to dip into the global talent pool<\/a>. Job boards, online freelance platforms, agencies etc help startups and other organizations to hire offshore employees remotely, but startups have struggled or failed to make it work long term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is simple, they used the wrong system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog will tell why most companies cannot retain their offshore hiring long-term, and the simple solution to get it right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Offshore Hiring Fails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When we say the reason for failed offshore hiring is poor execution, it contains many factors, and here they are broken down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor Talent Screening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Freelance platforms, and agencies do not provide consistent quality of talents. Most agencies would just do a quick keyword match from your requirements and give you multiple resumes that may contain them. Using freelance platforms cannot guarantee a dedicated employee, as they have the option to choose from multiple projects and no limits to the number of projects they can commit to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication & Time Zone Gaps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The major issue for hiring a person who lives in a different time zone is obviously the mismatched working hours. When you hire freelancers you cannot demand them to work in your hours, this will disrupt real-time collaborations<\/a>, create communication gaps, and even delays in project completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compliance & Legal Complexities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The biggest operational burden of hiring from a different region will be the local labor laws and regulations you may not be fully aware of. These laws and compliance requirements differ from region to region putting you at high risk of non-compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow and Fragmented Hiring Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you go through multiple vendors and tools to find the perfect talent, you are wasting time and resources. The entire process will take up months before you can get productive results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of Integration with Internal Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time offshore teams are treated as an external part of the organization. Thus, there will be a lack of workflow alignment and low accountability and ownership. These will also lead to low transparency on the offshore team\u2019s performance and productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Real Problem: It\u2019s Not Talent, It\u2019s the System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To reinforce what was said – it’s not the lack of talent or willing experts to join your team, the reason offshore hiring fails is due to the outdated and disconnected process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how can we hire global talent and ensure to retain it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tap into the solution that works – Remote Talent Marketplaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us take a look at how each of these factors that contribute to failed offshore hiring can be corrected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with Pre-Vetted Talent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of spending time on individual screening (even for the basic requirements), you need to work with specialised talent that has already been properly evaluated for their technical skills, communication capabilities and reliability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prioritize Workflow & Time Zone Alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since hiring offshore members means they have a time-zone different from yours, you need to set predetermined specific mutual hours to ensure proper collaboration and communication among teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simplify Global Employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To combat payroll, tax regulations and other statutory compliance requirements, you need a system or solution that can handle it all for you. Without having to set up a legal entity in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speed Up Hiring Cycles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No matter from where you are hiring from, the process should not take up more than a few days. Speed and reliable deployments are crucial to maintain a competitive advantage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treat Offshore Talent as Your Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You should have full access and integration into your offshore team\u2019s workflow just as you would have for your internal team. They should also be held with required accountability and task ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Smarter Approach: Talent Marketplaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is exactly where modern talent marketplaces change the game. Instead of forcing your HR and legal teams to piece together sourcing, international compliance, and global payroll on your own, RapidBrains<\/a> unifies the entire lifecycle into a single dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n