Advantages and opportunities that brokers have when hiring local labor

Companies decide to expand and open operations in other territories, either in person or remotely, to look for new markets and increase profitability, or even save costs. This is a decision that, as well as bringing benefits, also carries its risks.

Therefore, it is important to try to protect yourself in various ways, taking the necessary measures, for the legal framework, the development of activities, and personnel, among other factors. Next, we will know a little more about the advantages and opportunities that brokers have when hiring local labor.

Starting operations in a new place

When starting to operate in a new place, whether it is another city or country, or even continent, there are several issues that a company should pay attention to and there are different alternatives to take into account to carry out this process, in the best possible way.

First of all, you can open an office or headquarters, establishing yourself as a duly registered company, following current laws. To this end, you can count on your trusted personnel to be in charge of the positions or operations that are considered essential.

Also, there may be circumstances where the organization decides to relocate services such as, for example, customer service. In this case, administrative process headquarters or call centers are established, to offer a closer service, in language and on schedule, as well as to reduce costs.

These two options involve, of course, a series of tasks, such as the acquisition or lease of premises, the adaptation of the same for the purposes of the tasks to be performed, hiring or transferring personnel, accommodation for the same, etc.

On the other hand, a broker can operate remotely, just by opening or making its platform available to local investors. Of course, even if it is not in person, it must comply with the legal regulations that exist in that territory, concerning the different markets.

And also, if such is the desire, both the opening of a headquarters and operating remotely, can work with the support of a third party, that is, with the outsourcing of some tasks, through the establishment of an agreement or the hiring of another company or people.

Advantages and opportunities of hiring local labor

In any of the aforementioned cases, employing local labor is an exciting alternative for brokers to consider, since it offers several advantages and opportunities. We will get to know them next.

Nearest service

As mentioned, one of the reasons why companies outsource services such as customer service is to make them closer to the customer, both idiomatically and culturally.

This is what happens, for example, with the call centers. According to a research on the subject, they constitute an efficient model of both labor management and job creation for the local population, especially for young people.

In the case of a broker, there are also tasks of this type that could perfectly be carried out by local labor.

Lower labor costs

By hiring local labor, labor costs can be reduced for the company, in the sense that in that territory salaries may be comparatively lower, without detriment to the quality.

On the contrary, if someone from the personnel had to be transferred from the company’s home country, it would not only be another salary scale but additional costs would be generated, such as tickets, accommodation, and travel expenses, among others.

Income improvement in the local population

However, this does not mean, from the worker’s point of view, a reduction in wages, but perhaps quite the opposite since they can enjoy international salaries in their own country.

And we know that there are countries in Latin America where the minimum wage can be very low. So, this is one of the biggest advantages and opportunities that not only brokers have when hiring local labor, but also workers.

Increased understanding of local conditions

In addition to their work and experience, the local employee may have first-hand knowledge of legal compliance, the markets and the functioning of the economy of their country, as well as the situations that affect the volatility of assets. All this experience of the local worker can redound to the broker’s benefit when trading.

Recognition and acceptance

A foreign company that hires local labor is positively valued by the workers and by the environment of these. This assessment then has an impact on the acceptance of its products and services and, therefore, on the company’s positioning. For its part, the company shows confidence in the host country, as well as in its citizens, which has a positive impact on the work environment.

Disadvantages of the local workforce

However, not everything is perfect. As well as there are advantages and opportunities for brokers when hiring local labor, disadvantageous situations may also arise.

For example, before the fruits of their performance begin to be seen, time, effort and resources may need to be invested in personnel training, for the organization’s way of working.

Likewise, a member of the personnel that has spent time working with the organization is more consubstantiated with its values and feels identified with it. That is to say, the sense of belonging of the local workforce to the company would not be the same at least not at the beginning of the employment relationship.

However, the advantages and opportunities outweigh the disadvantages, as even these would be remedied over time. Therefore, for a broker it is worth hiring, investing and betting on local labor.

However, it is always important to know which key tasks can only be assigned to trusted personnel who have more time with the organization. Although, as established, local personnel will also have the opportunity to prove their worth as candidates for other positions.