It's possible that you received an email today offering a devshop service from somewhere in the world. You may have also heard stories of success and failure from your peers who decided to outsource or offshore a part of their IT team to another country. However, outsourcing or nearshoring is about more than just cost savings.
At our company, we assist clients experienced in working with remote teams and can handle them without hassle. But we also have clients who might need assistance building remote teams, whether due to communication barriers, cultural differences, time zone issues, or management challenges.
Several factors can either make or break the success of a nearshore team. If you're considering hiring someone from another country, we've covered topics to help you get started and do it correctly.
When is the right time to start building nearshore teams?
- Are your leaders and managers capable of effectively engaging remote teams? Managing a remote team requires a different set of skills and practices compared to managing an office-based team. Though your leaders and team members may have years of experience, adjusting your routines, tools, and communication practices to accommodate remote work is essential. Developing a set of routines, habits, processes, and job descriptions on Notion can ensure everyone is on the same page. It's also necessary to have regular one-on-one meetings with team members at least once a month to discuss priorities and obstacles and gather feedback. Daily check-ins are also crucial to prevent issues from arising. It's recommended to have a Chief of Staff or leaders adept at running these processes to ensure success.
- Do you have a hiring process that can check if a candidate has the right tech skills, fits in with your company culture, and communicates well? It's crucial to make sure that you're making the right decision for both your business and the person you're hiring. Having a well-structured recruitment process is vital for companies. Rushing to hire a remote developer solely based on cost-cutting can lead to several issues down the line. For instance, the professional you hired might not meet your expectations, as they may be a Mid-level instead of a Senior developer. Another issue could be that the professional requires more time from your managers than you can provide, causing frustration. Lastly, your communication style may be direct and to the point, but the professional might prefer to discuss topics at length before deciding. It's crucial to ensure that your company culture and the professional's style align and assess their compatibility with your US-based team. Collaborating with shared cultural norms and working practices can enhance teamwork and reduce potential challenges.
- As your business expands, you may need to hire more team members. However, hiring onshore can be expensive. If you've reached a level of maturity where you need to grow faster, hiring a portion of your team nearshore can help you save a lot of money. We've done some calculations, and hiring a team of seven professionals nearshore, rather than in Miami, can save you almost $1 million over three years. Imagine the savings if you were to hire 100 people! Offshoring can help you build great teams and save money. However, a nearshore team in a similar time zone can benefit if you prefer closer collaboration and real-time communication. And, of course, you'll also need an onshore team - companies must find the perfect balance.
- Setting up effective recruitment and compliance systems and reliable staffing partners for your organization is crucial.?
- Additionally, having a robust plan to onboard new hires and handle legal requirements, such as contracts, payments, and taxes, is essential.?
- Ensure your managers have agreed upon the perks and know how to manage remote teams.
- Moreover, a clear strategy to manage holidays for your country and the new employee's country is necessary.?
- If required, you can also arrange for equipment management or partner with relevant companies to take care of it.?
- It's also important to note that even for nearshore employees, it may be necessary to arrange office space to ensure they have a decent internet connection to work and communicate effectively with the onsite team.
- Ventura Tec has helped clients build remote tech teams in Latin America for the past ten years. Our team of experts, based in Miami and S?o Paulo, is ready to guide you every step of the way to ensure a successful and safe journey in building your nearshore team.
From our experience, building nearshore teams can benefit both companies and professionals. We've helped several US-based clients create teams of 25-100 professionals from LATAM.
While each phase of the process has its unique demands, we've noticed that professionals get to work in a fast-paced environment, which boosts their careers. For clients, having remote teams has helped them achieve their goals.?
Before you build nearshore teams, you should align the decision with your specific business goals and consider your projects' unique circumstances and requirements.?
We recommend starting with a small pilot project and conducting a thorough analysis before scaling up your nearshore team.
