Contributing writer at HireTalent LAT
“Tell me about yourself” isn’t small talk. It reveals structure, relevance, self-awareness, and cultural communication style. Learn how to evaluate answers for remote work readiness while understanding the cultural nuances that separate strong candidates from weak ones.
Most of South America sits between GMT-3 and GMT-5, giving you six to eight hours of overlap with North American workdays. Here’s how to set up core hours, async workflows, and meeting schedules that protect your remote team’s time while keeping productivity high.
That $90k US sales rep comes with benefits, commission, and a six-month ramp time before they’re productive. Here’s exactly when hiring Latin American sales reps makes sense for your company and when you should stick with US-based talent.
You’ll get lots of applications for remote positions, but most won’t be right. The key is filtering quickly without being unfair. A systematic screening process saves weeks of wasted time on candidates who were never going to work out.
Most failed remote hires aren’t talent problems—they’re process problems. Chaotic onboarding, unclear expectations, and zero support systems create failure from day one.
Most employers approach salary negotiations in Latin America with zero preparation, either wildly overpaying out of guilt or lowballing because everything is cheaper there. This guide provides actual market data, negotiation tactics, and strategies for reaching compensation agreements that work for both employers and candidates.
Remote work sounds perfect until burnout hits. Learn how to support your Latin American remote team’s mental health with strategies that go beyond performative perks and pizza parties.
As governments introduce new telework laws, workers become more selective about employers, and competition for top talent intensifies, companies hiring in Latin America need updated strategies that account for legal compliance, cultural expectations, and the realities of a mature remote workforce that knows its value.
Understanding what Latin American remote workers actually value, from predictable payment schedules to respectful communication and genuine partnership, makes the difference between high turnover and workers who stay for years even when they could earn more elsewhere.
Stop hiring “AI creatives” who just know how to write prompts. The best Latin American creative professionals are building complete content pipelines—ideation through final branded assets—while bringing cultural localization that AI tools can’t replicate. Here’s how to screen for real workflow literacy.