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Webinar

Discover Emerging Talent Markets in Europe & LATAM in 2026

Virtual
Recorded 24 February 2026
4:30 p.m. CET / 7:30 a.m. PT

Hiring bottlenecks are forcing companies to rethink where and how they find global talent. As a result, many are turning to new hiring markets across Eastern Europe and Latin America. In fact, 44% of companies expect to increase international hiring by 2026, pushing teams to look beyond traditional hiring hubs.

Join Mercer and Pebl for a data-driven look at the fastest-growing labor markets in these regions and what’s driving their rise in global competitiveness.

Mercer’s experts will break down where hiring activity is expanding, from Serbia and Bulgaria to Costa Rica and Colombia and beyond, along with the workforce trends shaping these markets. 

Pebl will share a practical view on how employer of record (EOR) support helps companies enter new regions quickly and compliantly, without entity setup or legal friction.

If you’re evaluating new regions, planning expansion, or building distributed teams, this session will give you clear data, real-world context, and actionable guidance on where to hire next and how to do it right.

Meet the experts
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Andrzej Narkiewicz

Site Selection Consultant, Mercer

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Ian Fuller

Partnerships Lead, Pebl

What you’ll learn:

  • Why emerging markets in Eastern Europe and Latin America are reshaping global hiring
  • The workforce and cost factors behind their rapid rise, based on Mercer site selection data
  • How Employer of Record support removes compliance and setup barriers to hiring fast
  • Real examples of companies scaling international teams without building local entities
Watch the webinar
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Disclaimer: This webinar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The content provided during the webinar offers general information and insights about the topics discussed. This webinar is not an alternative for professional legal advice tailored to your situation.