What do you like best about Remote?
The interface has counted Polish public holidays and non-working days already built into the calendar, so I don't have to check or calculate anything manually. Leave accrual follows Polish labour law correctly, which is not obvious when your employer is a foreign entity.
A big plus is access to benefits like group insurance through Remote. At my previous employer this simply wasn't an option, because the company had no legal entity or representation in Poland - the topic didn't exist. Here it's available even though I haven't used it yet.
Onboarding itself went smoothly - health and safety training, document preparation and signing, all without delays. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about Remote?
There are three areas that, in my opinion, which could be improved.
First, the platform is available only in English, with no option to switch to Polish. In day-to-day use this isn't a major issue, but when it comes to HR or payroll documents, the exact wording matters because these documents are based on Polish labour law. Having a Polish version, or at least Polish HR terminology, would make the platform much easier and more reassuring to use.
Second, I miss having a dedicated local contact. Customer support is helpful, but it's only available through chat or email, in English, and there is no phone support. Most of the time that's fine, but when something urgent happens, waiting for replies and communicating in a foreign language adds unnecessary stress. It would also make a big difference to speak with someone who understands the local system - social security, public healthcare, sick leave procedures, and other country-specific regulations.
Since this is exactly what an Employer of Record service is supposed to handle, having a dedicated account manager for each country, or at least a phone line for urgent cases, would significantly improve the experience.
The third issue was the most concerning.
My social security registration had not been completed before my employment officially started, and unfortunately I only discovered this when I needed medical assistance. I was admitted to hospital on a Friday after tearing a muscle and needed a sick leave certificate. Although the emergency chat was available, confirmation that everything had been sorted only arrived on Monday. In the end, the hospital accepted a written statement, so everything worked out, but that was more good fortune than a reliable process. Employee registration should always be completed before employment begins. Medical emergencies can happen at any time, and no employee should have to worry about whether they are properly registered for healthcare or statutory sick pay when they need it most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.