💌 Discover The Top 3 Countries to Hire In | Oyster Mail April Edition

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Hi folks, spring has finally sprung! You might be decluttering your closet, so why not give your old strategies and business approach a spring clean in Q2?

Q2 is a stressful period since teams often have a lot to balance and everybody wants to stay on top of their game.

This month, we grabbed our shovels and started digging into the data from our clients to find out the top 3 countries they hire in, so you can optimize your efforts and crush your goals.

Buckle up, and let’s get into it.

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In this issue, you’ll find:

• 🌐 3 countries to find top talent
• 📚 Take notes! Free global hiring guides
• 🎟️ Exclusive access to webinars to hire remote talent

What are the top 3 countries people hire in?

🇨🇦 Canada

Why you should hire in Canada

Looking for top-tier engineers and developers but can’t find them in your country? Canada has one of the world’s most educated workforces, making it a gold mine for global teams 🇨🇦

Here's what you need to know to hire in Canada

• Currency: CAD
• Employer Taxes: 7.5%
• Public Holidays: 10
• Official Languages: English & French

Good to know

• This U.S.-neighboring country is a popular and strategic option since you can tap into a larger talent pool.
• Each province and territory in Canada has its own legislation when it comes to employment laws. It's important to have the right partner that will help you with compliance.
• The probationary period lasts three months.

How to get started

Interested in learning more? Our guide to hiring in Canada walks you through the important information you’ll need to get started. | Get your guide

🇪🇸 Spain

Why you should hire in Spain

Need to hire remote talent quickly, but don’t know where to look? Since introducing the digital nomad visa, Spain has become home to many talented remote workers 🇪🇸

Here's what you need to know to hire in Spain

• Currency: EUR
• Employer Taxes: ~30% of gross salary
• Public Holidays: 14
• Official Language: Spanish

Good to know

• Spain has a lower cost of living compared to Canada and other northern European countries. You can source top talent at a lower cost.
• Although you can provide both indefinite and fixed-term contracts, employees typically prefer the former for better job security.
• Spain gives employees 100 EUR gross per month as a working-from-home allowance for remote workers.
• The combined enterprise value of Spanish startups is €93 billion in 2023, which attracts investors worldwide.

How to get started

If you think Spain can be your next talent hub, get our guide to learn more about Spanish laws and regulations. You can also use our free Employment cost calculator to find out the costs of hiring in Spain. | Read your guide

🇬🇧 The United Kingdom

Why hire in the UK

Do you know which city has been ranked as one of the world’s top tech startup hubs? London, mate. It’s the place to be if you want to grow your business and stay competitive in the global market 🇬🇧

Here's what you need to know to hire in the United Kingdom

• Currency: GBP
• Employer Taxes: 16.80%+ of gross salary
• Public Holidays: 8
• Official Language: English

Good to know

• The UK is one of the top ten easiest markets in the world to do business.
• The National Health Service (NHS) provides universal free access to healthcare. You can also offer private healthcare.
• Employees in the UK can't work more than 48 hours per week, but they can opt out of this limit in their contract.

How to get started

Want to hire in the UK? Learn about benefits, taxes, payroll, and more in our hiring guide. | Get your guide

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Until next month,

Oyster