Do you have an employee who wants to immigrate to Israel and continue working for you? Have you gotten a job application from an American immigrant living in Israel, and are wondering whether to hire them? There are a lot of good reasons to say yes to this arrangement.
Extended workday coverage
Israel is seven hours ahead of the US, so employees can be available during American work hours, and they can also be available in the middle of the night or early morning US time. This is useful if you have customers in other time zones or work in a business where nighttime coverage is important.
Company loyalty
Americans living in Israel enjoy the advantages of working for an American company, including stability, attractive compensation packages and the ability to work remotely. They’re more likely to be loyal to your company and stay for a longer period of time.
Cost effectiveness
Israeli salaries tend to be lower than those in the US, so you can work with high quality employees at a more competitive cost. Current employees moving to Israel aren’t likely to take a pay cut, but you may find over the years that their salary costs don’t go up as much as they would if they were residing in the US. And new employees are probably going to be more flexible in their salary expectations from the get-go.
Cultural and linguistic skills
When you hire Americans living in Israel, they understand American culture and speak native English, so you get the advantages of hiring abroad without worrying about misunderstandings, awkward translations or cultural gaps.
Strategic presence abroad
Working with one person or a small number of people in Israel can give you a strategic presence in the country, which is especially useful if you are considering opening an Israeli office at a later date. Employer of Record businesses exist so that you can work with an Israeli resident without having to open an entity. You don’t have to be concerned with tax liability or Israeli labor laws; the EOR manages the employer-employee relationship, leaving you to focus on the actual work.
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Hiring Americans living in Israel is a win-win: you get the cultural fit and clear communication of a US employee while gaining the benefits of international coverage, cost savings and long-term loyalty. Whether you’re supporting an existing employee who relocates or bringing on new talent, your company can expand its reach without adding unnecessary complexity. With the help of an Employer of Record, it’s simple, compliant and strategic.
