You already know remote workers are a game-changer for your business. But if you’re only dipping your toes into local hiring, you're barely scratching the surface.
The real magic? Tapping into talent in Latin America and the Philippines.
These regions offer unbeatable cost-savings — without sacrificing quality. They’re skilled pros who fit your culture, work across time zones, and help you grow. Big time.
So let’s explore why global companies are turning to the Philippines and LATAM for top remote talent — and why you should too.
🤔 Why Hire Remote Talent in Latin America and the Philippines?
Here are the top 5 value-driven benefits of hiring remote workers from the Philippines and LATAM:
🌊 Access To a Sea of In-Demand Skills
Let’s face it — skills gaps can cripple growth. The experts you need are either impossible to find or too expensive to hire locally.
That’s where the advantages of remote staffing in the Philippines and LATAM really shine. You’ll find a highly-skilled talent pool in these regions to fill your need for:
- Software developers and tech wizards
- Customer support gurus
- Creative digital marketers
- High-performing sales reps
- Financial rockstars
Plus, many professionals here already have experience with global brands, making them job-ready from day one.
🧐 What about English proficiency? The Philippines ranks #22 globally for English skills, while many LATAM countries fall within the high-to-moderate proficiency range.[*]
Clear communication from day one means faster onboarding and less time lost in translation.
✅ Value: Nearshore and offshore remote staffing connects companies with in-demand talent ready to hit the ground running.
You’ll blaze through the recruiting and onboarding processes without compromising on the quality of your hires to save time and money.
💰 Major Cost Savings
Hiring remote talent in Latin America or the Philippines can save your business a serious chunk of change compared to hiring locally in the US, Canada, or Europe.
For example, the average salary for a software engineer in the US is $110,000+. Now check out what it is in:[*]
- Argentina: $39,898
- Brazil: $11,337
- The Philippines: $7,936
🤯 Mind-blowing, right?
You could hire a software engineer for up to 93% less than hiring one in the US! That’s why the cost savings of offshore staffing for startups and small businesses are so impossible to pass up.
✅ Value: Saving cash is sweet. But the real magic happens when you reinvest those savings. More money in your budget means faster growth — whether it’s reinvesting in marketing, product dev, or expanding your team.
That’s cost-effective remote hiring at its finest!
⚡ Unrivaled Productivity
Remote hiring in Latin America and the Philippines turns time-zone differences into a superpower. Depending on which region you choose, your team will have the advantage of:
🗣️ Real-time collaboration. Many LATAM time zones overlap with North America and parts of Europe. Time-zone-aligned remote teams in LATAM make teamwork smoother than ever!
Your crew can work together seamlessly, eliminating delays and bottlenecks and accelerating decision-making. You’ll experience faster turnarounds and higher productivity and efficiency.
✅ Value: You could shave hours — or even days — off production timelines by managing a remote team in different time zones. This perk could boost revenue by an estimated 15%-30%, depending on your industry and size.
🔃 24/7 productivity. The Philippines operates in a prime time zone for companies that need around-the-clock output.
For example, your local developers could code during the day, and the Philippines team could tackle testing and debugging overnight. By morning, your product is ready to roll!
✅ Value: This is like adding an entire extra shift to the work day — without asking employees to work crazy night shifts or having to pay for overtime. You’ll boost productivity by at least 50%.
Talk about getting more bang for your buck!
🫶 Diversity That Fuels Innovation
Diversity isn’t just a trending buzzword or a nice-to-have — it’s a proven growth driver.
Every individual's identity is celebrated on diverse, inclusive remote teams, and their distinctive backgrounds contribute to a more dynamic team and work environment. You get more fresh ideas, unique perspectives, and innovation that homogenous teams can’t match.
Picture this: a creative from Ecuador, a developer from the Philippines, and a marketer from Mexico collaborating on your next big project. Each person brings compelling strategies that elevate your team’s output, create out-of-the-box solutions, and help your brand stand out.
✅ Value: Build a diverse, remote team, and you’re looking at serious financial wins. Research shows:
- Diverse organizations see an average 11.7% market share gain and are 70% more likely to capture new markets.[*][*]
- Companies with diverse teams report up to 20% higher innovation rates and 19% more innovation-driven revenue.[*]
- 75% of organizations with diverse and inclusive decision-making teams expect to exceed their financial targets.[*]
- Firms with highly diverse teams earn an average of 2.5x more cash flow per employee.[*]
The numbers don’t lie — and they’re too irresistible to ignore!
🤝 The Cultural Fit
Cultural alignment is one of the top concerns when hiring Filipino and Latin American remote professionals.
Because while skills are super important, so is cultural fit. Building company culture with remote teams takes the whole squad aligning on mission, work ethics, and values.
So here’s the good news: LATAM and Philippines workers are known for their loyalty, commitment to work, and respect for hierarchy and deadlines. They thrive in collaborative environments and take a team approach to achieving goals.
In LATAM, close proximity to the US means these workers often feel like a natural extension of North American teams.
In the Philippines, historical and cultural ties with the US and shared Western values make workers here an easy cultural fit for many employers.
✅ Value: When you hire from LATAM and the Philippines, you’re not just building a team — you’re building a partnership driven by shared values and trust.
Cultural alignment and belonging not only increase job performance by 56%, they reduce turnover risks by half![*]
🚀 Ready To Build Your Dream Team?
Hiring remote talent from Latin America and the Philippines isn’t just about cutting costs or boosting productivity — it’s about transforming your business.
⛏️ At Walter, we believe it’s time to move beyond local hiring and explore the untapped potential of these talent-rich regions.
Whether you’re scaling a startup or optimizing your bottom line, our efficient remote recruitment processes and affordable remote hiring solutions allow you to quickly get the talent you need.
We’ll do all the heavy lifting — from sourcing candidates who fit your exact requirements to navigating the complex international labor laws — so you can focus on growing your business. No hassle, no guesswork.
This is your moment to take the leap. Let’s start your remote hiring success story together! 🚀
