Now, as we transition to life in a post-pandemic world, we are not just considering the potential of a hybrid working environment – with one foot in the pre-pandemic office environment and the other in the remote present – but also its impact on transforming workforce needs.
The number of companies considering spreading their workforce across multiple borders has grown significantly, with a survey of U.S. companies by think tank The Conference Board finding that 36% are willing to hire completely remote workers in the U.S or internationally, compared to 12% prior to this pandemic. As companies wake up to the potential of a vast global pool of talent, effective payment solutions will be a significant enabler for businesses and those that work for them.