The Shift Toward Remote Work
The traditional model of hiring within local markets or established tech hubs like Silicon Valley is being redefined. Cities across Asia, especially emerging tech hubs like Kolkata and Manila, are now recognizing the immense benefits of remote hiring.
This shift is supported by platforms like Remote, which helps businesses hire, manage, and pay global teams, ensuring compliance, payroll, and HR tasks are handled efficiently.
Remote work alone is not the answer, though. Distributed working — the term for teams that operate across multiple countries instead of just one — is the next frontier in smart team management. By accessing all the talent of the world using distributed remote work, companies are better able to address challenges, find the right people to fill their open roles, control costs, and take advantage of opportunities.
Why Businesses in Asia Should Consider a Distributed Work Model
As the world's most populous continent, Asia is home to plenty of talent on its own. But when businesses want to grow, they need flexibility to do it. That means finding the right person for every job, every time. Only a fully distributed work model makes this possible.
Here are a few reasons businesses in Asia should consider moving to a distributed model:
1. Access to a Broader Talent Pool
Remote work allows businesses to access the best of the best workers in every industry, breaking free from the limitations of local talent shortages. This is particularly beneficial in specialized fields where expertise may be scarce locally.
2. Cost Efficiency
Following a multi-country hiring plan can reduce payroll expenses and allow companies to make the most of their hiring budgets, provided they use the right tools and services. Remote, for example, allows companies to work with both employees and independent contractors all over the world using one platform, allowing businesses to manage their entire teams on one platform.
3. Increased Productivity
Remote workers are often more productive than their in-office counterparts because they have the flexibility to build the work schedule that makes the most sense for their lives. A person who needs to pick up children from school, for example, may have to leave the office early one day, but the same remote worker could take a short break and finish their projects with minimal interruption. This boost in productivity can also be attributed to fewer office distractions and a greater emphasis on output rather than hours spent at a desk.
4. Diversity and Innovation
Diverse teams bring diverse perspectives, which is a key driver of innovation. By hiring internationally, companies can foster a multicultural environment that encourages creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
How Remote Supports Asian Businesses in Remote Hiring
Remote provides comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs of businesses expanding their teams globally. Here’s how Remote can help:
Employer of Record (EOR) Services
Remote acts as an EOR, allowing businesses to legally hire employees in any country without setting up a local entity. This is particularly advantageous for Asian companies looking to quickly tap into new markets.
Global Payroll and Compliance
Managing payroll across different countries can be complex due to varying tax systems and employment laws. Remote simplifies this process, ensuring that businesses remain compliant while efficiently managing global payroll.
Contractor Management
For businesses looking to work with freelancers, Remote offers contractor management services. This allows companies to engage international talent on a project basis, providing flexibility and reducing long-term commitments.
Strategic HR Tools
From benefits administration to personnel management, Remote equips businesses with the tools needed to manage their international workforces effectively. This includes everything from localized contracts to handling employee onboarding and offboarding.
Remote doesn't split these different services into multiple tools, either. Businesses in Asia can hire employees, pay contractors, manage teams, and even recruit new workers, all on one platform and for one payment.
Embracing the Remote Future
For businesses in Asia aiming to stay competitive in a global market, embracing remote hiring is a strategic move. With the support of platforms like Remote, companies can navigate the complexities of international labor laws, payroll, and HR management, allowing them to focus on growth and innovation.
To make hiring top talent from any country even more accessible, Remote has teamed up with AI-powered remote staffing platform Pro5. Through this partnership, customers receive an exclusive discount when booking a demo with Remote.
Discover how Remote can transform your hiring strategy and help tap into international talent pools by visiting Remote's special page for Pro5 customers.
"The best people are not in one location. They are everywhere in the world." - Job van der Voort, CEO of Remote