A Cultural and Legal Snapshot of Hiring in Latin America

Take a peek at the layers involved in recruiting nearshore talent and get a head start on growing your team.

WRITTEN BY

Rodrigo Sellustti
VP of Operations

Location, Location, Location

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) reported LatAm growth exceeding expectations (2.1% in 2023) as STEM careers in the region catapulted upwards. IDB anticipates surefooted growth (2% in 2025) due to stable commodity prices, lower global growth, and local government initiatives to close the STEM hiring gap.

Remote team members need the same basic hardware as everybody else. Still, between shipping, going through customs, and paying fees for importing equipment, it can seem like a lot of hoops to jump through to get them properly outfitted. Having team members in-country is essential to facilitate local supply logistics for new recruits. With people who know the ins and outs of the local supply chain, it can be a great deal easier to get the necessary equipment for your team.

Embracing the Culture

The talent pool in LatAm shares a great deal of overlap with their US counterparts, including access to reliable internet infrastructure, English proficiency, and a harmonious time zone alignment. Many tech industry professionals in LatAm even have experience working for English-speaking companies. Though it’s called asado instead of barbecue, happy hours and team outings are as likely to happen in Buenos Aires or Montevideo as in Austin or San Francisco. Your local office may have much in common with their LatAm team, but a company’s real strength is embracing its diversity.

Cultural differences can tremendously impact your company by diversifying your data analysis methods, customer experience, and problem-solving. Hiring specialists in LatAm can help scale your company early on, boosting productivity and increasing versatility.

A New Wave of Talent

Taking a little time to understand local laws and culture can help you smoothly onboard some of the most innovative and creative minds in today’s tech sector. LatAm shows enormous potential to help blaze the trail for the future of the tech industry, so if you’re looking to sustainably grow your workforce with a team of highly educated specialists, see what solutions await with LatAm recruiting.

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