The countries that employ the most are the United States, Canada and Uruguay. Companies not only offer the advantage of paying salaries in dollars, but also have an Argentine time zone.
Because of the pandemic, Dollarized distance contract, Both in the qualified range as well as for operational positions. While IT (Information Technology) profiles top the list of most in-demand talent, search is currently expanding across different sectors.
In the world of companies that offer modalities for the export of goods and professional services abroad through dollarized distance contracts are the countries with the most contracts. United States, Canada and Uruguay. They not only offer the advantage of payment in the most attractive currency on the market today, but also have a Time zone Very similar to Argentina.
In contrast, there is a lower offer of remote work from companies based in European countries. The argument lies, on the one hand, in the complexity of the time zone difference, except for some very specific positions that do not require synchronous dedication. And on the other hand, the fact that these countries are inclined to choose “Move” Before the remote hiring of Argentines. It also happens that several countries on this continent have problems with demographic age aspects.
Third, there is also the important market Argentine startups Funded overseas, which is also remotely and dollarized, Infobae Details.
What are companies looking for?
Firms that carry out dollarized distance hiring typically look for complex skills profiles. In terms of specialty, it was most in demand at the beginning of the pandemic ITEM. Among them Developers, data analysts and business intelligence. They are graduates of computer engineering or a similar profession, or have extensive experience in the field.
Currently, while IT profiles still remain at the top of the talent demand list, the search has expanded to profiles. Marketing, Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics and HR.
According to the Alliancers, talent selection consultants in middle management and operational positions in all business areas of the industry when the remote modality phenomenon was unleashed were the most in-demand jobs for profiles. Senior and semi-senior, autonomous people, with self-management skills and good use of computer tools.
However, in the last six months, hiring has expanded and the demand for operating profiles has increased dramatically. “Before the pandemic, dollarized remote hiring was very rare. During the pandemic they exploded and growth was exponential. Moved from nothing to many. “Since the end of last year, we have begun to see the search escalate into more operational positions,” said Rodrigo Blanco, CEO and founder of Aliancers, in a dialogue with Infobae.
“At the beginning of the pandemic, they were mainly looking for systems personnel: developers, fundamentally, but also data analytics roles; In project management – he noted. Then they shifted to operational roles like SellersPrivate LogisticsPrivate Customer service, AccountantsPeople Marketing“.
Demand for remote work abroad is growing.
Salary
Blanco said what is the salary for the most and least qualified people. While he stressed that “they are quite broad”, he assured that companies “what they are always trying to achieve is to achieve Cost savings “Compared to how much it would cost them to hire someone from the US or Europe.”
“The range is different for the technical staff From $ 3000 to $ 10,000 “Per month,” he explained. He added: “As a rule, management staff is rarely hired. They take on technical people who are operational positions and not leadership positions and not managerial positions. And then, over the course of a few months, we see that they have moved into operational positions in other sectors that are not technology. For the less qualified, he said, offers could start $ 700 And go up $ 2500.
Rodrigo Blanco emphasizes that job offers are usually made through LinkedIn. “This is a network that is widely prevalent”. However, he noted that there are also publications that take place in Twitter groups or through Facebook.
Knowledge of English as a fundamental requirement
“English is a demand. Fundamental“Even when they are European companies,” said the CEO of the consulting company.
Similarly, management is also attractive Quick methodologies. As for soft skills, the two most valuable features are related Autonomy And Proactivity; Understand that work teams usually have leaders in remote areas.
Benefits
Among the most valuable benefits, payment in dollars stands out. “this Quite compensates for the lack of other benefits Which are usually offered by local companies that will compete for the same talent, ”Blanco said.
Usually unleashed between the company and the hired employee Ordinary negotiations Related:
– Paid leave (At least two weeks). At this point, the contractor is considering vacations and trying to negotiate on the buildings as they are not normally provided.
– Working elements. In the event that they fail to provide you with a computer or other necessary device, the company will usually offer monetary compensation for its purchase or upgrade.
If a company is local and financed abroad, in general, it is usually better aware of the benefits assessed in Argentina and can issue them in some form. One dollarized remote contract per project Usually does not consider vacation payBut if it continues over time, sometimes negotiations arise.
Demand for remote work abroad is growing.
Innovative themes
It should be noted that the works are concentrated not only in big cities but also from people Any part of the country With the connection they can work anywhere in the world. This is very beneficial for all parties as it opens the door to talent, allows for greater concentration of population zones (with all the benefits that this entails) and potentially reduces the costs for these organizations.
The labor market is undergoing a paradigm shift in organizing work teams where work is being done on projects Landscape focus Well marked. This brings greater dynamism and opportunities for new talent, which is associated with the acquisition of greater knowledge in less time and an increase in the level of internal and external relations. At the same time, it enhances the appearance of the works Different deadlinesWhen before, indefinite works prevailed.
These changes are driven not only by companies that have concepts of fast methodologies, but also New generations; Who is not trying to be a member of the organization forever, even for a standard minimum of two years.
Within this framework, where remote hiring was rapidly increasing, there were numerous instances of couples where only one of them received a dollarized job abroad. Faced with this scenario, there are companies in Argentina that give their employees the opportunity to continue working without any problems. Remotely, Even from outside the country.
“There are many people in emigration. If they are a married couple and one gets a job abroad and the other keeps a job in Argentina, there, If the company has no problem, it allows you to work remotely. “It is happening,” said Rodrigo Blanco.
The consultant stressed to them that professionals who make this type of offer should keep in mind that in all likelihood, they do not have the typical benefits that the local market can offer and perhaps they should accept. Fiscal advice And pay pension contributions and medical coverage, among other things, at their own expense.
