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For U.S. companies

Nearshore staffing that works your hours

We help companies across the United States and Canada hire vetted, English-speaking professionals from Mexico and Latin America who work their hours.

How it works

From first call to first day

  1. 01

    Tell us about the role

    A short call to learn the work, the tools, your hours and the person who fits your team.

  2. 02

    We search and vet

    We recruit across Latin America and check English, experience and skills for this role.

  3. 03

    You interview a shortlist

    You meet only candidates we would hire ourselves, and you make the final choice.

  4. 04

    They start, we stay close

    We help with onboarding and keep checking in so the placement works for both sides.

See our full hiring process

Time-zone overlap

Find talent near you

Pick your city to see how your workday lines up with Latin America's main talent hubs, and where companies in your market hire from.

    Selected

    Houston, TX

    Chicago time

    Countries we suggest for Houston

    • Mexico: Same clock as Houston for much of the year and the deepest pool of bilingual professionals next door.
    • Colombia: Strong in software, finance and customer support, one hour ahead of Houston in winter and on the same clock in summer.
    • Costa Rica: A long tradition of supporting U.S. companies, on Central Standard Time all year.
    Workday overlap with Houston
    Talent hubCompared with Houston
    Mexico CitySame time
    Bogotá1 hour ahead
    San JoséSame time
    Buenos Aires3 hours ahead
    São Paulo3 hours ahead

    Shown for mid-January; updates to today's clocks in your browser.

    No upfront fees

    Hire remote talent from Latin America with no upfront fees. You pay only when you hire. Experienced professionals cost up to 70% less than the fully loaded cost of a comparable U.S. hire.

    Calculate your savings

    Based in Houston

    Meet us in person

    General Staffing calls Houston home. We meet Houston clients face to face and work with companies everywhere else by video.

    Nearshore staffing in Houston

    Questions from companies

    What is nearshore staffing?

    Hiring professionals in nearby countries that share your working day. For U.S. companies that usually means Mexico, Central America and South America.

    Will they work our hours?

    Yes. We recruit people who work your business hours. Use the city picker above to see how your workday lines up with Latin American talent hubs.

    How do you vet candidates?

    We screen for skills, English, communication, cultural fit and time-zone compatibility before you meet anyone. See our hiring process.

    How strong is their English?

    We screen every candidate for spoken and written English, and you interview them yourself before deciding.

    Do you charge anything up front?

    No. You pay only when you hire someone you've chosen.

    How long does it take to fill a role?

    Often 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the role and how specific it is. Book a call and we'll give you a realistic timeline for your position.

    Do you work with companies outside Houston?

    Yes. We work with companies across the United States and Canada. Interviews and onboarding happen by video.

    Grow your team for less

    Tell us about the role. We'll come back with a plan, a timeline and vetted candidates.