Leah Cottham speaks with Robin Schuchmann, co-founder of Employ Borderless, about his journey from Bali internships to building an unbiased EOR advisory platform. Robin shares how his experience hiring remote talent across Indonesia, the Philippines, and Eastern Europe led him to create a solution for companies struggling with global hiring complexities. He breaks down the biggest barriers companies face when hiring internationally, from compliance fears to cost misconceptions, and explains why many businesses are missing out on incredible talent by limiting themselves to local hiring within a 30-kilometer radius.

Robin reveals practical strategies for getting started with global hiring, including his recommendation to begin with just one employee using an EOR solution for around 200 dollars per month rather than setting up costly entities. The conversation explores emerging trends like digital nomad visas, the growing demand from younger workers for remote opportunities, and how countries like Indonesia and Portugal are adapting their visa systems to attract remote talent. Robin also discusses the untapped potential of early career international hiring and why he predicts companies that don't embrace global hiring will struggle to attract talent within the next five years.

Key topics covered:

[00:00] Intro

[02:13] From Vietnam internship to global hiring platform

[05:08] Why companies miss out on global talent

[08:25] How global experience shapes work perspectives

[13:22] Time zone management as competitive advantage

[18:54] 3 key benefits companies overlook locally

[22:52] Common misconceptions blocking international hiring

[28:36] Start small with one global employee

[34:59] Early career international hiring opportunities

[39:42] Future trends in global remote work

[41:50] Digital nomad visas changing the game

[46:07] Essential tools for global team management

[48:56] Underrated countries for talent sourcing

[50:42] Biggest myths about global hiring costs

[51:11] Creating equal opportunities worldwide

Discover how global hiring is creating more equal opportunities worldwide and why the future of work extends far beyond traditional geographic boundaries.