FAQ for companies
Questions companies ask us before they hire
Straight answers about how nearshore staffing works with General Staffing, what it costs and how to get started.
Nearshore basics
What is nearshore staffing?
It means hiring professionals in nearby countries who work your business hours. For U.S. companies that means Mexico and Latin America. Read more in What is nearshore staffing?
Which countries do your professionals come from?
We recruit in Mexico and across Latin America. You can see the countries we recruit in.
How much do our working hours overlap?
Our professionals work your business hours, so you share the whole workday. Latin American time zones are often the same as yours or within an hour or two, and the work happens during their normal daytime, not a night shift.
How good is their English?
We screen every candidate for the professional English your team uses in meetings, calls and writing. Each shortlisted candidate comes with a short video introduction, so you can hear how they communicate before you meet them.
What roles can you fill?
We recruit across accounting, administration, engineering, project management, sales, marketing, e-commerce and more, from experienced to senior level. See every role we fill.
Process and timing
How does your hiring process work?
It has seven steps: we define your exact need, source candidates, screen them, present a shortlist with video introductions, coordinate the interviews you choose, check references and background, and support onboarding. See our hiring process step by step.
How fast can we hire?
Placement often takes 2 to 3 weeks. The exact timing depends on the role and on how quickly interviews can be scheduled.
Do we choose who we hire?
Yes. You decide who you want to meet and who you hire. We handle the scheduling, communication and feedback between you and the candidates.
Cost and savings
How much does it cost?
You pay a single monthly price for each professional. It depends on the role, experience and country. See how we charge for typical monthly ranges by role, or run the numbers with our savings calculator.
Are there upfront fees?
No. There are no upfront fees: you pay only when you hire.
How much can we save?
Companies can save up to 70% compared with the fully loaded cost of a comparable U.S. hire. Your savings depend on the role and on what a comparable local hire would cost you.
Working together
Who do the professionals work for?
They join your team and work on your projects during your business hours. We manage screening, hiring, onboarding, legal matters and payroll for you.
What if a hire doesn't work out?
Replacement is included in our staffing solutions. If a professional isn't the right fit, we find a replacement quickly, with the goal of maximum impact for your organization and minimal downtime. For our U.S. recruiting service, every placement comes with a replacement guarantee.
Do we sign a long contract?
No. We work with month-to-month contracts.
Getting started
How do we get started?
Submit your job requirements with a few quick questions about the position, or book a call with our team. After you submit, someone from our team calls you as soon as possible to talk it through.
Does submitting a job request commit us to anything?
No. It's free to submit and there is no commitment.
Still have a question?
Talk it through with our team, or tell us about the role and we'll take it from there.