Using an Employer of Record Service in South Africa can be brilliant for cost saving - save not only on staff, but also on lots of the ancillary costs as well, like UK/USA rent prices.
Our most successful clients tend to benefit greatly from having flexible office space. By offering a hybrid setup that combines the benefits of in-office work with the flexibility of remote arrangements, businesses can foster collaboration, cultivate a strong team culture, and provide valuable opportunities for their remote staff. Even with only 1 or 2 EOR staff, the benefits of a professional space is well worth it.
The remote/hybrid/in office debate rumbles on. We think it is different horses for different courses. Particularly for different work types:
We are yet to see a business with 100% remote business developers and call centre agents get the most out of the EOR setup; sales people thrive on energy. The most successful of our clients are 100% office based and the majority are a minimum of 3 days a week.
Marketing staff and virtual assistants tend to be pretty self-sufficient, but some time together, discussing tactics, brainstorming and collaborating is useful, the most successful of our clients with these specialisms tend to have set office days in a week for these teams.
With software developers it is a very moving feast and we have seen teams of fully remote devs have huge success, however the most successful teams have tended to have a day or two in the office per month for collaboration and socialisation. At the very least having a social event once a month is a must.
One of the key benefits of our Employer of Record Service is the opportunity to arrange social events and gatherings. By bringing remote staff together face to face in a central location, businesses can foster a sense of community, facilitate meaningful interactions, and cultivate a strong team culture. These social events provide remote staff with the chance to connect with their colleagues, build relationships, and strengthen bonds, ultimately enhancing collaboration and teamwork.
ThinkLocum, a UK-based medical recruitment agency, successfully scaled its operations internationally by outsourcing its back-office functions to South Africa, resulting in significant cost savings of 47% and improved operational efficiency with 24/7 support coverage.
