Nearshoring: How Internet Brands Expanded Its Team in Latin America with Getecsa

Reducing costs and accessing bilingual IT talent with Getecsa

 

2024 promises to be a challenging year for many companies, with volatile economic environments and increasing competition. Amid these challenges, Internet Brands found a strategy to cut costs and strenghten its IT team: nearshoring in Latin America. By working with Getecsa, Internet Brands managed not only to save money but also to add specialized bilingual IT talent within the same time zone. The story behind this collaboration reveals how nearshoring is becoming a smart solution for global companies. 

 
What is Nearshoring? 

Nearshoring is the practice of relocating operations to nearby countries to optimize costs and streamline processes. For Internet Brands, this meant moving part of its IT team to Latin America, an approach that allowed them to build a high-quality team without the expenses and challenges of managing a remote team on distamt continents. This benefits not only the company but also the host country, which gains development and job creation. 

With Getecsa’s support, Internet Brands gained access to experienced professionals with advanced technical skills who are algo bilingual. This geographic and cultural proximity facilitated a smoother and more efficient collaboration. 

 

Challenges Internet Brands Faced 

Internet Brands wanted to expand its IT team quickly but faced the challenge of securing specialized talent without inflating costs. Additionally, they needed a team that understood their culture and could adapt seamlessly to their projects. At this point, Getecsa’s team offered a Staff Augmentation approach that covered all bases: precise technical profiles, a fast hiring process, and bilingual talent in the same time zone. 

 

The Solution with Getecsa 

Getecsa handled the entire candidate selection process for Internet Brands. From identifying skills to onboarding talent, each step was planned to ensure that the new team members not only met technical requirements but also fit into Internet Brands’ culture. This not only accelerated hiring times but also provided the peace of mind of having a highly qualified and well-adapted team. 

 

 

“The work and communication with Getecsa have been excellent, especially in the speed of hiring and the quality of employees.”– Delivery Manager 

Long-term Impact 

Thanks to its partnership with Getecsa, Internet Brands managed to establish a nearshoring model in Latin America with low turnover and job stability. This nearshoring model allowed Internet Brands to expand its team sustainably and in line with the company’s value, fully leveraging local talent in the region. 

 

Interested in Nearshoring for Your Company? 

Book a free consultation with our experts and discover how IT nearshowring can help you strategically expand your team in Latin America, with qualified talent within your same time zone.  

 

Published:
Noviembre 13, 2024
Category:
Staff Augmentation
Client:
Internet Brands