Guide
Top Talent Hubs in EMEA and How to Enter
Employer of record
Global hiring
Global expansion
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Discover EMEA’s top talent hubs and find the right fit to overcome your skill shortages.
In this guide, you’ll find:
- An introduction to several of the top talent hubs in EMEA, which support highly-skilled and specialized workers
- Key considerations to select the best talent hub for your business
- Guidance on recruiting international employees compliantly
- Ways that Deel can support your seamless expansion into EMEA and beyond
In this guide, we’ll visit various top talent hubs in EMEA, encompassing Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, to unpack each city’s sector-specific expertise and workforce specialisms. We’ll consider factors such as the cost of living and the cost to hire, as well as localized regulations, infrastructure, connectivity, the presence of academic and technical institutions, and language skills.
The guide will help you evaluate if a talent hub meets your organization’s priorities, requirements, and goals. It also outlines how to compliantly and seamlessly hire international employees in the top talent hubs in EMEA and beyond, in partnership with an EOR or by setting up overseas entities.
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Disclaimer: This guide is for informational use only and shouldn't be considered legal, business, or tax advice. Consult an expert for guidance on your specific case.
It’s time for businesses to look at the bigger picture when it comes to hiring. With billions of people on the planet, no business should have to struggle to find the right person for the job. It may be that your country’s talent pool isn’t as deep in your sector as it is in other geographies, which is where skills shortages may be playing a factor.
—Matt Monette,
Country Leader, UK&I, at Deel
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FAQs
What is a talent hub?
A talent hub is a location that fosters innovation and economic growth by attracting a diverse workforce of highly-skilled individuals and investing in resources and infrastructure.
What are the benefits of partnering with an employer of record (EOR) to hire global talent?
Partnering with an EOR allows businesses to quickly and compliantly hire and onboard international employees from top talent hubs is EMEA and beyond without the need to set up a legal entity in each country.
The EOR assumes legal responsibility for acquiring and onboarding employees in adherence with local and global regulations.
What key factors should businesses consider when choosing a talent hub?
When choosing a talent hub, you should consider factors such as:
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The workforce's specialisms and skills
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Language proficiency
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Local laws and regulations
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Time zones
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Cost to hire
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Corporate taxes and incentives
