Why it matters
- Cross-border hiring widens the talent pool.
- Coordination and culture get harder across borders.
- Legal, tax and immigration specifics require specialists.
How to approach it
- Decide which roles and markets to build in.
- Default to clear, written, async communication.
- Build inclusive, consistent practices.
- Engage local legal/tax specialists early.
- Use partners with genuine local coverage.
Common challenges
- Cross-border legal/tax complexity.
- Coordination across time zones.
- Cultural and language fit.
- Finding partners with local presence.
Best practices
- Standardise people practices; localise where needed.
- Communicate async by default.
- Use local specialists for legal/tax.
- Match with partners who cover your markets.
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