Examining the benefits of international recruitment

April 1st 2022 | Posted by Phil Scott

For any organisation that is considering recruiting internationally, there are several valuable benefits to be had.

These benefits are becoming more accessible to a wider range of organisations as the world continues to move online.

This has made accessing a wider talent pool easier than it has ever been for. So, more businesses and HR professionals are beginning to take a closer look at the benefits that international recruitment could bring for them. Examining these benefits in more detail reveals how much value extending a geographical recruitment area can be.

Insight into international markets

Having direct insight into international markets is one of the most valuable positives of recruiting internationally. As a company recruits in different parts of the world, it has the opportunity to gain expert insights into that particular market.

In addition, to the market insights, local knowledge can also include native language skills, legal implications, and access to valuable networks.

This combination of information makes it easier for the company to expand internationally if its executive team decides to take this step.

Enhanced diversity within the organisation

Diversity is vital to optimising the performance of a business. It can also be difficult to achieve. Choosing to recruit internationally makes it easier to improve diversity levels within an organisation.

This in turn improves the reputation of a company as a diverse and inclusive place to work. Having this positive reputation helps an organisation to attract a larger pool of top talent.

Increased productivity levels

Having an international workforce enables a company to work without interruption as its employees are located across different time zones.

This ability to provide a service around the clock increases productivity levels and enables the organisation to increase its revenue and profits.

Access to a larger pool of talent

Opening up to international recruitment gives an organisation access to a wider pool of talent. This is of significant value, especially when a role requires a very specific skill set that is not possessed by a wide selection of individuals.

The wider the talent pool is, the more likely it is that a company will find the high calibre individuals it needs to fill specific roles.

It’s also important to recognise that professionals located elsewhere in the world often bring a different perspective and fresh insights to a role.

Creating an international brand

Building an international brand is something that takes time and dedication. Having feet on the ground in international locations can make this easier to achieve. Local knowledge is an asset when developing a brand in an area and having it to hand can reduce the need for expensive research and investment.

It’s also worth noting that having a reputation as a brand that is happy to recruit across the globe has a positive impact on the way a company is regarded by potential international customers and investors.

It’s clear that recruiting internationally can positively impact a company in terms of market insight, access to top talent, improved productivity, enhanced organisational diversity, and the ability to build an international brand more easily.