Working Hours for Israel-Based Teams
When a valued team member relocates to Israel, one of the first questions you have to answer is how to structure their workday. Should they follow US hours to stay aligned with the team, work local Israeli hours for better work-life balance or adopt a hybrid model that blends both? There is no one perfect […]
Building Trust with Overseas Employees
Hiring someone who lives halfway across the world invites a new level of trust. When an employee who works in your US office moves abroad, you already know their work ethic, their personality and their output. Still, once they are remote, the lack of visibility can make even the most confident manager wonder what is […]
Why Your Employee Is Moving to Israel
Your top performer just informed you that they’re moving to Israel. Before you get lost in tax codes, time zones and whether they can still work as a W-2, you may be wondering why they are moving to Israel in the first place. Israel is home For many Jews, Israel isn’t just another destination; it’s […]
What Changes When Your Employee Moves to Israel
Your employee has decided to move to Israel, but neither of you wants to end your working relationship. Thankfully, modern technology makes working remotely a cinch. But what happens to health insurance, PTO and other benefits when your US employee becomes an Israeli resident? Payroll and benefits Once your employee becomes a resident of Israel, […]
The Workweek in Israel
While your US team is still negotiating with their alarm clocks and caffeine levels on Monday morning, your colleague in Israel is already cruising through their second workday. Emails have been answered, reports have been drafted and deadlines are being nudged along nicely. That’s because in Israel, Sunday is the first day of the workweek, […]
Why Can’t I Hire a W-2 Employee Living in Israel?
If you’re a US company, you generally can’t hire someone living in Israel as a W-2 employee, even if they’re doing the same kind of work you’d assign to someone in the States. Here’s why: W-2 employment only covers US-based workers A W-2 means the worker is a US employee and you’re responsible for withholding […]
The Israeli Work Ethic
Israelis value initiative over hierarchy, ideas over ego and results over red tape. In a culture where “good enough” is rarely good enough, they thrive on momentum, creativity and a healthy dose of chutzpah. This is true both of native Israelis and of immigrants to the country, who quickly absorb the character traits that make […]
Is Remote Work a Scam?
When you hear the words “remote work,” you probably picture a lazy employee “working” from their couch, watching Netflix in pajama pants and sending one carefully timed Slack message to look alive. And if you’re running a business in the US, the idea of hiring someone halfway across the world might sound like the biggest […]
5 Reasons to Keep Your Employee after They Move to Israel
You’re at a crossroads. Your employee has told you that they plan to move to Israel and you have to decide whether to agree to keep them on, working remotely, or to end your working relationship with them. In our experience, most companies benefit greatly from saying yes to this arrangement. Here’s why. You don’t […]
5 Reasons to Hire Customer Support Reps in Israel
Many English-speaking immigrants and expats in Israel are highly educated and looking for flexible, remote work. These professionals often gravitate toward customer support because it allows them to use their language skills and cultural fluency. Here are the top 5 reasons to take advantage of this talent pool: #1 Native, unaccented English We’ve all experienced […]
Vacation Days for EOR Employees in Israel
When you hire an employee in Israel, whether directly or through an EOR (Employer of Record), you need to comply with Israeli labor laws. Legal vacation days are divided into two categories: national holidays and PTO (Paid Time Off). National holidays There are 9 national holidays for Jewish citizens in Israel. These are: Jewish holidays […]
Why Your Israeli Employee Doesn’t Want to Work as a 1099
Question: Our wonderful employee has just let us know that he is moving to Israel at the end of the year. We don’t want to lose him, so we suggested that he become an independent contractor (1099) and continue working for us that way. He’s not thrilled with that solution, and we want to understand […]
