Top benefits of a global workforce include: Increased reach of the potential talent pool. With global expansion, companies can hire internationally rather than being restricted to one location. Cross-cultural diversity. Having employees from different cultures, nationalities and backgrounds bring new and diverse perspectives — key enablers of innovation. Here are the top hurdles: Lack of face-to-face interactions and effective communication can make it harder to maintain the team engaged. Virtual teams raise concerns about reduced productivity and collaboration. For HR teams, the challenges of a global company also include legal compliance and handling specific employment regulations of each country.