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How We Recruit and Who You’ll Meet

A recruitment process built for quality, not volume. We don’t flood you with CVs. We handpick candidates who actually match your role, your industry, and your business style.
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How Does Our Outsourcing Service Work?

From discovery to hire in 2 weeks

Free Discovery and Calibration

We assess your needs and explore how outsourcing can benefit your business. We provide sample talent and profiles to show what’s available.

First Candidates

Our recruiters find the right talent based on your budget, job description, and business needs. We endorse the first batch of pre-vetted candidates within 7 days.

Hiring and Payroll

We hire the selected staff on your behalf, ready to work in 3 days. This saves you the cost and risk of registering an offshore company and managing employment.

First Day and Onboarding

We handle legal, payroll, HR, and IT setup, plus team introductions. Our Training Manager can run your on-boarding or develop custom skills-based programs.

Performance Management and Operations Support

You’ll have 24/7 access to our Operations Manager and Founder for support. We handle HR, payroll, office, and IT needs to help manage and grow your Eastern European remote team.

Ontmoet vooraf gescreende kandidaten binnen enkele dagen. Neem ze aan binnen twee weken.

Wervingsproces

Ons wervingsproces identificeert topkandidaten die passen bij uw technische en culturele behoeften. We werken met u samen om uw vereisten te begrijpen en gebruiken geavanceerde technologie en expertise om het juiste talent te vinden.

Onze aanpak omvat interviews, vaardigheidstoetsen en achtergrondcontroles, allemaal op maat van uw behoeften, waardoor een sneller en kwalitatief beter wervingsproces ontstaat.

Talentverlening

We bouwen en onderhouden actief een divers netwerk van bekwame professionals in uiteenlopende sectoren, zodat we een betrouwbare talentenpool hebben die klaar staat om in te spelen op uw wervingsbehoeften. Deze aanpak stelt ons in staat snel vacatures te vervullen en uw bedrijf soepel te laten draaien.

🔴 Online vacatures
🔴 Werknemersverwijzingsprogramma’s
🔴 Gerichte werving via LinkedIn
🔴 Posts op sociale media
🔴 Netwerken

🔴 Branche gerelateerde landingspagina’s
🔴 Partnerschappen met universiteiten/verenigingen
🔴 Open dagen en seminar-evenementen
🔴 Gerichte headhunting
🔴 Passieve focus op talent

Oost-Europese talentenpool

Traditionele outsourcinghubs in Azië en India zijn overbezet en te duur. Wij werven en plaatsen talent uit Zuidoost-Europa — een onbenut en verborgen parel voor het hoogst mogelijke remote personeel.

What Makes Our Talent Different

Every client who meets our shortlisted candidates says the same thing —
“I didn’t expect this level of quality.”

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What Connect handle

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Payroll

All payroll processes are managed to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Compliance with local tax regulations and labor laws is handled seamlessly, removing administrative burdens from your team.
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Human Resources

Comprehensive HR services cover employee relations, performance management, and compliance. Support is available to address any HR challenges, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.

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Recruitment and Onboarding

Top-tier talent is sourced based on your specific needs. The onboarding process is designed to integrate new hires smoothly into your team, ensuring they understand your company’s culture and expectations from day one.
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Office Facilities

Modern office spaces come fully equipped with reliable technology, ergonomic furniture, and essential amenities. The professional environment fosters productivity while maintaining employee well-being.
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Operational Support

A dedicated support team is available to address day-to-day operational challenges, ensuring tasks run smoothly without disruptions. Everything from IT assistance to administrative services is handled efficiently.
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Training and Retention

Continuous training programs help employees stay current with industry trends and best practices. Retention strategies are in place to keep staff motivated, engaged, and aligned with your long-term goals.

What you focus on

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Personnel Selection

Choose from a pool of pre-vetted candidates, selecting individuals who align with your company culture and project requirements. This ensures your team is built with professionals who are both skilled and the right fit for your organization.
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Day to Day Management

Maintain direct oversight of your remote team’s daily tasks and long-term projects. Clear communication channels ensure seamless collaboration, while performance monitoring tools help track progress and outcomes.

Why Macedonia Works Better for Remote Staffing

Fluent English, No Accent Barriers

Macedonian professionals are fluent, well-spoken, and comfortable communicating with international clients. You’ll never struggle with miscommunication or unnatural phrasing — just smooth, professional interactions.

Cultural Compatibility

Macedonians work with a Western mindset — they’re direct, proactive, and understand things like tone, urgency, and nuance. That means less back-and-forth and more getting things done without explanation.

Strong Education & Tech Talent

Over 85% of the workforce holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree, many in STEM, business, or design. You get access to skilled professionals who are analytical, adaptable, and already trained to high standards.

Time Zone Sweet Spot

Staff in Macedonia align easiy with UK and EU hours, and overlap well with US. Whether you need full-day support or just a few hours of overlap, it’s seamless and reliable – no 3am meetings.

Stable, Secure Infrastructure

Macedonia has 99.99% internet uptime, strong data privacy laws (GDPR-compliant), and a modern, growing remote work sector. It’s a low-risk, professional environment for long-term remote staffing.

Work Ethic You Can Trust

You’ll find people who take initiative, stay accountable, and genuinely want to do well. They don’t wait to be told what to do – they solve problems, suggest improvements, and contribute to your business like it’s their own.

More Value, Less Headache

You get top-tier staff at -65% less than onshore hiring. But it’s not just about cost – It’s about ease. You skip the recruitment grind, avoid HR drama, and plug straight into a fully-vetted talent pool.
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Werkgelegenheid en compliance ingebouwd

Het aannemen van goed personeel is één deel. Zorg dragen dat personeel op correct wijze volgens de bedrijfsregelgeving en compliant naadloos in dienst is, is het andere deel. Bij Connect helpen we niet alleen met rekrutering — we worden de juridische werkgever van record (EOR) voor uw personeel in Noord-Macedonië en de regio.

Lokale arbeidsovereenkomsten

Elke externe aanstelling krijgt een lokaal geautoriseerde goedgekeurde overeenkomst, waarin functiebeschrijving, werktijden, salaris, proeftijd, verlofrechten en alle essentiële arbeidsvoorwaarden zijn opgenomen.

Salarisadministratie en sociale lasten

Wij beheren direct de salarisadministratie voor alle externe medewerkers, inclusief alle wettelijk voorgeschreven belastingen en sociale zekerheidsbijdragen zoals ziektekostenverzekeringen, pensioenfondsen en werkloosheidsverzekering. Betalingen zijn nauwkeurig, op tijd en in overeenstemming met de Macedonische arbeidswetgeving.

Labour Law Compliance

Our team keeps up to date with Macedonian employment laws, including regulations on working hours, overtime compensation, minimum wage, leave entitlements, and termination procedures — so you don’t have to.

Geen juridische entiteit vereist

U krijgt de flexibiliteit om extern personeel in te huren en te beheren alsof het uw eigen medewerkers zijn, zonder de kosten of complexiteit van het oprichten van uw eigen lokale bedrijf of kantoor elders inhet buitenland.

IT- en gegevensbeschermingsgarantie

Your team’s tech matches your in-house setup, with hardware and software configured to your standards. We enforce strict IP and confidentiality clauses in all contracts, monitor devices remotely, and can instantly disable access if required.

HR-ondersteuning en documentatie

Wij verzorgen alle HR-administratie, onboardingdocumentatie en personeelsdossierbeheer, en bieden u en uw personeel een soepele werkervaring.

Connect provides an end-to-end solution: sourcing, hiring, onboarding, payroll, legal compliance, and HR management — so you can build and run your team quickly, confidently, and without administrative or legal risk.

Wettelijke vereisten voor het in dienst nemen van personeel in Macedonië

Het in dienst nemen van personeel in Macedonië brengt duidelijke, gestructureerde eisen met zich mee — en wij regelen deze voor u. Dit is wat belangrijk is:

Arbeidsovereenkomsten

Alle werknemers moeten een schriftelijke arbeidsovereenkomst hebben die duidelijk hun rol, verantwoordelijkheden, werktijden, salaris en overige voorwaarden vastlegt. Contracten kunnen onbepaalde of bepaalde tijd zijn.

Proeftijd

Een proeftijd van maximaal 4 maanden is toegestaan en kan in de arbeidsovereenkomst worden opgenomen. Gedurende deze periode zijn beëindigingsprocedures flexibeler.

Werkuren en overuren

De standaard werkweek is 40 uur, met een wettelijk maximum van 48 uur inclusief overuren. Overuren zijn toegestaan, maar vereisen extra vergoeding.

Verlofrechten

Werknemers hebben recht op minimaal 20 dagen betaald verlof per jaar. Extra rechten omvatten ziekteverlof, zwangerschapsverlof en ouderschapsverlof, elk geregeld volgens specifieke regelgeving.

Minimumloon

Macedonië heeft een wettelijk vastgesteld minimumloon dat alle werkgevers moeten naleven. Dit tarief wordt regelmatig geëvalueerd en aangepast.

Sociale lasten

Werkgevers moeten verplichte bijdragen betalen voor pensioen, ziektekostenverzekering en werkloosheidsverzekering. Deze worden berekend als percentage van het brutoloon en maandelijks afgedragen aan de Macedonische autoriteiten.

IT and Data Protection Built-In

We stemmen op dag 1 uw IT-standaarden af en beschermen uw bedrijfsgegevens.

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We set up hardware and software exactly as required so your remote staff work like your in-house team

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All equipment is managed remotely, so we can monitor, maintain, and switch off machines instantly when needed

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We enforce strict IT and network policies to ensure your systems remain secure and compliant

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All employment contracts include clear confidentiality, IP ownership, and data protection clauses — enforceable locally

FAQ

Why should I consider outsourcing with Connect?

We understand that before speaking with us, you’ve likely done some research. Many businesses look to offshore to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and find great talent — while keeping performance high. We help you achieve this.

How does Connect handle facilities for offshore staff?

Some providers overcrowd their spaces. We don’t. If your team grows large enough, we can place them in a dedicated, branded office reflecting your culture and values, with your own security access. We also attract talent who value a good working environment — many of the people we hire are already employed elsewhere but are drawn by better conditions.

Wat is uw aanpak ten aanzien van HR en personeelsdiscipline?

Wij hanteren een eerlijke maar strikte HR-policy. Na de proeftijd hanteren we een ‘three-strike’ beleid voor disciplinaire kwesties. Als u vindt dat iemand niet geschikt is voor uw bedrijf, kunnen we sneller handelen waar nodig.

Verplicht u klanten tot langdurige contracten?

No. We work on 30-day terms. Our contract is performance-based — you keep us on while we perform. This flexibility ensures both staff and our team stay focused on delivering results.

How does Connect manage IT security and data protection?

We align with your existing IT policies. We can apply restrictions like disabling USBs and printers, controlling website access, and enforcing secure configurations. Devices are wiped when needed. Since most work is cloud-based, the device itself is just an endpoint. We also maintain backup internet providers for continuity.

What about IP protection? How do you prevent staff taking information?

The risk of IP loss often exists at a higher level onshore. We recruit carefully, pay competitively, and create a stable environment — when staff are happy, there’s little incentive for them to leave or misuse information. We also implement strict data loss prevention systems, including controls that stop sensitive information from being emailed externally. The reality is that most data breaches are accidental, and we work to minimize this risk.

How does Connect support retention of staff?

Retention depends on the type of role, but once your offshore staff become an essential part of your team, we encourage you to visit them. Many clients realise they don’t really know how their work is being done offshore — or how long their people will stay — until they meet them face to face. We help build loyalty and connection.

Have you had clients concerned about security and retention before?

Yes. We discuss this openly with every client. Macedonia is not a highly aggressive or competitive market. We often invite clients to visit and see for themselves — it builds trust and confidence.
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