Hiring Employees in Kenya: How to hire Remote Employees in Kenya?
Kenya’s a great place to hire remote talent. But labor laws are complicated, and it’s nearly impossible to figure out how to hire there on your own. That’s what we’re for. By the end of this page, you’ll know exactly how you can hire remote talent in Kenya—without spending thousands in fees.
Expanding overseas and hiring employees in Kenya is a great way for remote employers to grow their businesses in E.Africa region. However, onboarding foreign workers presents challenges for global companies, such as knowing how to correctly classify employees versus contractors and remaining compliant with local labor laws in Kenya.
There are two primary routes to hiring employees in Kenya: partnering with a global employer of record (EoR) or establishing a legal entity in the country.
Partner With an Employer of Record
The most straightforward way to hire foreign employees is by partnering with an employer of record. An EoR takes the guesswork out of onboarding, payroll, and benefits so companies can focus on growth and managing their team—not complex employment laws.
Kenya employer of record hires, pays, and manages supported employees within Kenya. Choosing to engage with a global EoR allows companies to expand overseas without creating legal entities in each new country.
- Higher business values:
The link between profits and business value means that the moment a corporation creates a new sustainable level of profit, the business value is adjusted accordingly. - Lower staff turnover:
This, combined with the culture that must exist for innovation and creativity to flourish, means that new employees will be attracted to the organization.
- Growth through innovation/creativity:
Rather than be constrained by ideas for new products, services and new markets coming from just a few people, a Thinking Corporation can tap into the employees. - Increased profits:
The corporation will experience an increase in profits due to savings in operating costs as well as sales from new products, services and ventures.
- Higher business values:
The link between profits and business value means that the moment a corporation creates a new sustainable level of profit, the business value is adjusted accordingly. - Lower staff turnover:
This, combined with the culture that must exist for innovation and creativity to flourish, means that new employees will be attracted to the organization.
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