February 18, 2021
Tech cross-border M&A sustained bullish pace in 2020 according to data from Velocity Global and Pitchbook
Denver, Colo., February 18, 2021 – $200B cross-border IT M&A deal value in 2020 matches…
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January 28, 2021
Velocity Global welcomes tech leader and ‘Shark Tank’ investor Robert Herjavec as global brand ambassador
Denver, Colo., January 28, 2021 — The tech founder and CEO educates growing businesses about…
December 14, 2020
Velocity Global appoints ADP veteran Jim Birch to modernize International PEO payroll
Denver, Colo., December 14, 2020 — 15-year veteran named vice president of Global Payroll and…
November 5, 2020
Billy Horschel and Velocity Global renew ahead of the Masters
Denver, Colo. and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, November 5, 2020 — Velocity Global takes top…
October 20, 2020
Velocity Global establishes Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Singapore; appoints Nicholas Yap as Managing Director
Denver, Colo. and SINGAPORE, October 20, 2020 — Velocity Global clients grow more than 30%…
September 15, 2020
NelsonHall names Velocity Global a ‘Leader’ for global expansion and compliance expertise
Denver, Colo., September 15, 2020 — Report highlights Velocity Global's ‘turnkey’ solution Recognizes company's ability…
September 1, 2020
Velocity Global Selects Amsterdam for European Headquarters; Hires Sander Poos as Managing Director
Denver, Colo. and AMSTERDAM, September 2, 2020 — Velocity Global clients expanding into Europe at…
August 25, 2020
NelsonHall Highlights Velocity Global for ‘Turnkey Compliant Global Expansion Solution’
Denver, Colo., August 25, 2020 — Leading analyst firm points to comprehensive International PEO offerings…
March 12, 2020
Tech Firms Bullish on Global Expansion Despite Growing Uncertainty, According to Velocity Global Research
Denver, CO – March 12, 2020 – U.S. and UK technology businesses remain determined in their…
South East Asia: the new hotspot for international expansion
Many SEA countries are investing in STEM education and much of the region’s predominantly young population know how to use and build technology as a result. Investors and businesses from across the world, particularly those in tech, are attracted by the region’s potential.
Not Back To Normal, Forward To Potential
As we move into 2021, we can’t operate in fear. Velocity Global founder and CEO, Ben Wright shares his vision to avoid taking business “back to normal,” and instead take it “forward to our potential.”
Expansion solutions provider Velocity Global picks Singapore for APAC HQ
APAC Managing Director, Nicholas Yap, speaks about Velocity Global’s new APAC headquarters and the future of global expansion in the region.
Velocity Global Asia Pacific: Singapore is The Best Choice for HQ—Accessible and Multi-Cultural
According to Velocity Global’s 2020 Global Expansion Tech Index, Singapore ranks as the top market for growing technology companies. The city-state offers one of the world’s most accessible markets to settle in and start a new business to grow.
TecHRseries Interview with Ben Wright, Founder & CEO at Velocity Global
How will the current pandemic impact the global workforce and HR marketplace on the whole? Ben Wright, Founder & CEO at Velocity Global weighs-in.
Velocity Global establishes new European headquarters
Velocity Global has announced it will have a European headquarters in Amsterdam.
Heart of a Champion
For Billy Horschel, many of his biggest triumphs take place off the course.
Get set for the challenges of post-Brexit international growth
UK tech firms that want to hit the ground running as they expand outside the EU will find themselves facing complexities they may not have anticipated.
Companies push ahead with global expansion despite uncertainty
The pandemic has caused some firms to slow global expansion plans, but not abandon them, says Ben Wright, CEO of global expansion solutions provider Velocity Global, pointing to a bounce-back in the Asia-Pacific as an indicator of potential recovery in Europe.
Stay Flexible: How to Hire Globally in a Post-Pandemic World
The recovery starts with people. HR departments must first focus on the safety of their employees. The economic and human impacts of this pandemic are significant. As we emerge, employee safety is table stakes. Business can only accelerate once that safety is established. Then, economic growth can resume and HR departments can return to their strategic plans, including global hiring.
Business-friendly rules, infrastructure make UAE a Gulf IT talent magnet
Though the pandemic has hit the UAE hard, a liberalised regulatory regime and emphasis on private-sector participation continue to make the Emirates a top destination for tech talent in the Middle East, according to a new Velocity Global report.
United Arab Emirates: An expansion hotspot for UK tech
Tech is increasingly crucial to the economy of United Arab Emirates (UAE). The sector plays a key role in helping the country diversify beyond oil and gas and after appointing the world’s first Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2017, its government is determined to place the country at the forefront of tech innovation.
Navigating Foreign Employment Law Amid COVID-19 Expansion or Contraction
Legal teams remain vigilant of the ever-changing regulations to remain compliant and ready for recovery. The future of the pandemic remains a mystery, but leaders know they can’t remain idle.
Tech Firms Look Beyond Their Borders
Growth—every business, whether a small startup or a large enterprise, plans and hopes for growth. To meet those goals, many turn to international markets for the promise of new customers, economies of scale, and untapped talent pools. But with those opportunities come the myriad challenges that global expansion presents.
How companies can manage HR risk during global expansion
Companies must consider how to handle global hiring as they navigate the changing worldwide landscape as the result of the pandemic. Ben Wright explains several methods available.
Interview with Founder & CEO, Velocity Global – Ben Wright
Ben Wright, founder and CEO of Velocity Global showcases the role of data in the process of talent acquisition and employee engagement.
Global Expansion in a Pandemic: Flexible Solutions to Remain Compliant
Velocity Global COO Jose Montero explores options organizations have to stay nimble and responsive despite ever-changing business conditions brought about by COVID-19 – and what they need to know to continue cross-border growth.
Life after Brexit: Foreign Markets
Ben Wright, CEO at global expansion solutions provider Velocity Global, highlights some of the world’s most promising countries for businesses growing internationally, the opportunities that exist for UK firms outside the EU, and how a more flexible approach to hiring overseas is the key to taking advantage.
Expanding into new markets in the Covid-19 era
Ben Wright, CEO of global expansion solutions provider Velocity Global, explores the impact of Covid-19 on businesses’ ambitions for international growth and how firms continue to leverage opportunities overseas.
South Korean Workplaces Grapple with COVID-19
Much has changed in South Korean workplaces since February, when that nation became a hotspot for COVID-19 cases. Aggressive efforts for self-quarantine, widespread testing and contact tracing helped South Korea quickly stop the spread of infection. The country was able to safely hold an election on April 15 with a relatively high voter turnout.
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