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Eric Cheng
As the Head of International Business at Second Talent, Eric help companies build, manage, and scale their teams across Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan. He leverage my skills in business growth, business development strategy, and new business development to create and execute effective crossborder hiring, EOR and payroll solutions for clients in various industries, such as e-commerce, fintech, and edtech.
5 Cost-Effective Alternatives to India for Hiring Developers
TL;DR: Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Poland offer lower costs, less attrition, and strong developer talent compared to India.…
5 Cost-Effective Alternatives to Poland for Engineering Talent in 2026
TL;DR: Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Colombia deliver quality developers at 40–70% less than Poland. Same output, lower cost.…
True Cost to Hire a Full-Stack Developer by Location in 2026 (Hourly + Monthly Rates)
TL;DR: Full-stack developers cost $17-$90/hr depending on location. They earn 10-15% more than pure frontend or backend specialists. Remote rates…
7 Best Tools for Multi-Time Zone Teams in the U.S.
TL;DR: The best tools for multi-time zone U.S. teams cover scheduling, time tracking, async video, and project docs. Pick based…
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