There’s no law against simplifying international expansion. So we did it.

As the war for talent heats up, businesses are smart to look beyond traditional boundaries and consider the entire world to be their talent pool. The ability to add qualified and passionate people to your team—from any country—can be exciting for your business and your culture.

That said, hiring in other countries can also be complicated and risky. And while terminations are a natural part of doing business, outside of the U.S., you should be prepared for some interesting (and often unexpected) costs and battles.

Wondering what sort of surprise-attacks you might encounter?