Whether you are a US-only company or have dipped your toes in global workforce expansion, expanding your workforce "across the pond" can be the best decision you make this year!
Here are three reasons for your organization to expand your workforce to the UK (and why utilizing TCWGlobal’s UK Employer of Record (EOR) services makes doing so super simple!).
With its strong emphasis on education, the UK has a highly skilled and diverse workforce. The UK is known for its world-renowned universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. But even from its smaller institutions, the United Kingdom has a reputation for creating graduates who are trained and equipped with the latest skills and knowledge across many industries, especially in business, finance, technology, and healthcare.
The UK also draws in people from different cultures as a sort of “melting-pot” of backgrounds and perspectives. Professionals are largely attracted to the metropolitan areas, with all the different career options, and a variety of things to do. Global expats come to the area for similar reasons, from the educational programs, employment opportunities, and great quality of life. In the last few years, expats made up over 10% of the UK’s population. This diversity in the local talent pool contributes to innovation and expertise that can help drive your company forward. Expanding your workforce in the UK opens up a vast pool of UK talent acquisition opportunities.
If you haven’t looked at a world map since geography class, now is your chance! The UK is strategically placed between North America and mainland Europe. This can be a huge win for businesses who wish to set up international operations, without struggling to make time zone differences work. Depending on the time of year, the UK is either 4- or 5-hours ahead of North America’s East Coast. The West Coast has a bit more of a gap, either a 7- or 8-hour difference. Even more convenient, most of Europe is only a couple of hours ahead of the UK, and parts of Asia are only 4-5 hours ahead. Even with different time zones, organizations can create a convenient overlap of typical business hours to help support smooth communication and collaboration between teams.
The UK is known for being pro-business at both a social and governmental level, which is why many of the world’s most successful and respected companies have offices or remote teams across the region.
UK working culture is known for its professionalism and overall efficiency. Businesses and workers alike value innovation, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Matched with the strong education system, you can imagine why potential new hires in the area could be great for so many organizations.
The United Kingdom seems like a no-brainer for business, right? We agree! And here’s why TCWGlobal’s Employer of Record Services can make employing in the UK so simple.
Rather than spending the time, distraction, and financial resources to set up a UK entity, TCWGlobal’s Employer of Record services simplify everything. You can essentially recruit and hire a candidate in just a few short days.
Our recruiters are amazing and easy to relate to. They take a human approach to understand the specific needs and preferences of your hiring managers and consistently strive to deliver top-quality candidates.
TCWGlobal often helps UK-based companies with managing their contingent workforce. Our services can alleviate the administrative burden on your HR/People Ops teams, saving time, money, and all that paperwork. We will ensure workers are onboarded quickly and compliantly, paid on time, and even take care of all those year-end tax documents.
As the legal employer of record, TCWGlobal takes on the burden of staying up to date with local employment, tax, and payroll laws. We ensure employment contracts always meet local requirements (less contract maintenance sounds like a dream, eh?). All this said, one of our organizational values is constant alignment, which means we’ll keep you informed on any changes that affect you or your workforce.
Since day 1, TCWGlobal has been about making our customers’ lives easier when it comes to their contingent workforce. You’ll receive a dedicated support team who strives to understand your unique preferences and needs. Managing a contingent workforce on your own can be complicated, but with TCWGlobal, we make things super simple.
By partnering with TCWGlobal for your UK workforce, you’ll be establishing a partnership that can grow just about anywhere. Often, our clients begin with us in the country where they have the most immediate need but quickly see the value of working with an employer of record who cares. We are always grateful for the opportunity to help companies grow their contingent workforce - whether that’s across the globe or across US state lines.
Let's do it! If you’re an existing customer, reach out to hello@tcwglobal.com or your TCWGlobal Support team today. If you aren’t yet part of the TCWGlobal family, click here to request more information and be connected to one of the awesome members of our team. The UK has so many significant opportunities for your business, and we would be grateful to make your life easier while you take advantage of everything the UK has to offer!