Global Talent Skills Analysis
Map Skills Availability Across Global Talent Markets
Gain a clear, data‑driven view of talent availability, cost,
and competition in key global markets.
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Whether you are looking for AI specialists, engineering talent, or niche digital skills, we provide actionable insights that empower you to make informed location and hiring decisions.
Make the right expansion decisionsAccelerate your growth
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Access the right skills
Pinpoint markets where your required skillsets are most readily available, from AI and software development to engineering and finance.
Optimize
Optimize hiring costs
Compare salary benchmarks, benefits expectations, and talent affordability across multiple locations.
Granular Insight
Choose the right city or region
Discover which cities offer the highest concentration of qualified professionals
Competitive Edge
Understand Market Competition
Assess how competitive it will be to attract and retain talent in each location, based on demand from other employers.
How our talent skills mapping works
Beyond Salary CostsDiscover the hidden costs of employment
Every market around the world comes with their own employment costs that you will need to cover. Estimate the true cost of your new hire with our calculator.
Employment Cost Calculator
United Kingdom
| British Pound | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary (per month) | £2,913.58 | £2,913.58 |
| Local employer’s cost | £384.88 | £384.88 |
| Total Cost (Annual) | £39,581.54 | £39,581.54 |
| British Pound | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary (per month) | £2,913.58 | £2,913.58 |
| Local employer’s cost | £384.88 | £384.88 |
| Total Cost (Annual) | £39,581.54 | £39,581.54 |
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Frequentlyasked questions
Talent availability differs across regions. For example, software engineers and data analysts are in high demand in Indonesia, while back-office roles are more abundant. Through workforce analytics and global talent acquisition insights, we identify which skills are scarce or oversupplied. By aligning hiring with labor law requirements and employment laws across markets, we help companies design a global workforce strategy that adapts to shifting demand trends.
Yes. We connect skill clusters to your product roadmap and long-term hiring needs. By linking Talent Acquisition with Workforce Planning, we ensure that Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, and Employee Benefits strategies are aligned with business growth. This integration ensures that hiring markets are chosen strategically, while also staying compliant with local Employment Agreements and International Labor Laws.
We provide competitive benchmarking on hiring velocity, location strategy, and workforce distribution. By comparing peers’ approaches to Global Expansion, Global Payroll, and use of Employer of Record (EOR) services, you gain actionable intelligence. Combined with insights on Gross to Net pay structures, Multi-Country Payroll, and Employee Tenure, this data helps refine your expansion and stay ahead in the talent race.
Hiring costs depend on role type, location, and compliance with minimum wage and international tax compliance rules. Ramp-up time varies by employee onboarding efficiency, market maturity, and visa processes like employment pass or work permit. We provide breakdowns of recruitment expenses, payroll audit considerations, and productivity timelines, ensuring you plan budgets accurately and meet cutoff dates for pay stub cycles.
We integrate workforce analytics and salary benchmarking into your budget cycles to align hiring with financial capacity. By connecting global payroll, tax compliance, and currency exchange data, HR and finance teams can create scalable headcount strategies. This ensures Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) calculations, post-tax deductions, and employee benefits remain consistent with global budget frameworks.