Before expanding your business into new territories you must consider how your business will maintain compliance in your target markets. The first step to compliance is establishing a legal presence in your new market. There are many ways to do this such as setting up an entity hiring foreign contractors or utilizing other global hiring solutions.As your company begins to research the different …
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HR leaders know that employee benefits are critical in attracting and retaining top talent. In fact many employees consider benefits such as paid time off parental leave and flexible work over salary as top priorities when choosing where to work. While many companies in the United States offer competitive employee benefits packages top U.S. HR leaders optimize their offerings by emulating peers …
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No two international markets are the same. That's why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to global expansion—even for the world's most prominent companies.From accounting for cultural differences and foreign regulations to understanding a country's technological and workforce realities companies need to take a market-specific approach to international growth.In this post we review how three …
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Sourcing global talent allows companies to find the right employee for their specific needs. However managing talent worldwide is challenging—especially regarding payroll. Companies must navigate obstacles such as paying talent in different currencies to protect sensitive employee data and adhering to evolving compliance requirements. To maximize rewards and minimize risks when hiring …
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In September 2020 Brazil enacted its sweeping new data protection law the LGPD Lei Geral de Protecao de Dados. This comprehensive law unites and updates more than 40 individual data laws clarifying Companies that do business in the European Union see similarities between the LGPD and the EU's GDPR General Data Protection Regulation. Despite these commonalities important differences exist. …
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Transforming from a small tech startup to a global software leader is a significant milestone for any business. However SaaS companies specifically in the legal software industry face unique challenges overseas—like legal and compliance hurdles IP intellectual property protection data storage laws and market-specific employment laws. Companies that handle highly sensitive information need an …
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Despite being one of the world's most competitive economies Singapore has not escaped the financial shock caused by COVID-19. Singapore's Finance Minister Mr. Heng Swee Keat considers the pandemic to be the country's biggest crisis since independence. According to the Singapore experienced its sharpest employment rate decline on record in the second quarter of 2020 as employee retrenchment …
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International expansion allows companies to reach new customers hire employees with unique skillsets increase revenue and build a global brand. But operating in multiple countries also presents an array of challenges—from maintaining a healthy company culture across international offices to creating consistency while allowing for cultural differences.This post examines the global workforce …
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Developing an international expansion strategy is an exciting process for any company. Moving into new markets helps your business reach more customers hire the right workers and establish itself as a global brand. But for many companies considering international expansion the first question is often the hardest What markets best fit our needs?Many factors determine which countries are right for …
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For HR teams managing international employees staying on top of holiday bonus payments is critical. Bonus laws differ from country to country presenting compliance risks for companies that fail to understand individual requirements. Although not every country’s federal law mandates that companies pay bonuses HR teams must stay vigilant in every market. Some countries have industry-specific …
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