Gone is the face-to-face presence as the only work method and technology open borders for all workers in the world; there are no more geographical restrictions.

According to a report from Deel, an HR and payroll management platform that analyzes data from more than 300 thousand employees worldwide, Colombia is the third country with the highest number of remote hires in Latin Americabehind only Argentina and Brazil. Overall, This region remains one of the most attractive for companies domiciled in countries with strong economies and who are looking for human resources for their business.

Deel, in addition to producing studies on the movement of long-distance contracts, also required professionals from all over the world for its payroll. And with a deadline of 2023, Colombia is the fourth most attractive country for hiring personnel from abroad.

The top three regions employing the most freelancers globally are led by the United States and followed by the United Kingdom, where Colombia is the second country with the largest growth in talent hiring. The third box is occupied by Canada.

Being the third country in Latin America with the highest number of long-distance contracts is due to several reasons. However, broadly speaking, This is due to the increasing interest of Colombian society in more flexible work opportunities which allows you to align your work responsibilities with your personal life. Besides that, It is very attractive for freelancers to receive remuneration in a currency such as dollars.

Among the best known platforms for remote work are Upwork, Workana, Wise, Payoneer, Fiverr, sites that allow you to create a profile and offer your professional services remotely to companies and people around the world.

Average monthly income of Colombians working remotely Prices range between US$1,500 and US$7,000, highlighting the value found in these professional profiles.

According to Deel, on average throughout 2023, most regions will experience an increase in salaries or remain stable. And the most sought-after talent is in the fields of software engineering and development, sales, product and design.. In the UK, the most popular are teaching, consulting and customer service.

“Even as moves to return to the office accelerate, global hiring continues to accelerate, extending beyond technical roles into areas such as sales and content. “Domestic hiring in Deel’s largest countries, such as the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom, also increased this year,” the company said.