The COVID-19 pandemic has sent financial shockwaves through global markets since early 2020. Now as international economies recover at varying paces world economists sound the alarm about a new threat global inflation. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD which consists of 38 worldwide nations said its members saw the highest inflation rate in April since 2008 when a …
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Some Canadian employers believe the risks of independent contractor misclassification are more severe for companies in the U.S. than in their home country. However history proves that Canadian labor authorities are not afraid to crack down on companies that misclassify their talent—and levy serious consequences toward offenders. Read on to discover three examples that illustrate the importance of …
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It’s harder than ever for HR teams to retain top talent. A whopping in the year ahead. In the face of high turnover companies focus on providing an optimal employee experience to keep their people happy and engaged and prevent them from looking for work elsewhere. What is employee experience and why is it important?Employee experience refers to how talent feels at work. Several factors come …
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Many companies that expand internationally or build a distributed workforce in the Latin American LATAM region focus on Brazil—and for good reason. Brazil is one of the 10 largest economies in the world home to the sixth-biggest population globally. That gives global employers a large talent pool to draw from—especially in the tech field. Home to a burgeoning tech scene Brazil also boasts a …
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When the Velocity Global team sat down to create its technology vision we had one goal to develop a one-stop-shop for companies to engage any worker anywhere at any time. Designing with client needs and desires in mind we knew the platform had to be intuitive easy-to-use and feel like an extension of the client's existing workflow processes. After months of research and collaboration between our …
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There are many advantages to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce and it’s important for employers to prioritize diversity and inclusion when building teams. Hiring a diverse group of employees can increase your bottom line positively impacting everything from engagement to productivity and problem-solving. But it isn’t enough to just hire diverse talent. To make your company a …
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A few years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies worldwide to go remote the new normal has become just that—normal. The idea of reporting to a physical workplace to clock in for a nine-to-five shift suddenly seems antiquated as more businesses build distributed workforces by hiring remote talent.Statistics speak to the fast-changing attitudes about remote work. In the years leading up to …
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Fast-moving companies don’t have time to waste when filling contingent worker roles. They need talent with the right skills to jump into projects with minimal downtime. But with top talent at a premium companies have to work harder than ever to find qualified candidates. To expedite the process companies turn to direct sourcing or hiring from pre-screened talent pools to quickly bring in …
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Employees today demand more than a competitive salary. Fringe benefits are a significant consideration for employees who increasingly value flexibility work-from-anywhere policies and life-work balance. According to Bankrate 56 of U.S. employees say adjustable working hours and remote work are a priority while 51 are willing to forgo higher salaries for greater flexibility. Companies must embrace …
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Accessing top talent is critical for unleashing your global potential. With one of the world’s most highly skilled talent pools Singapore’s workforce is an invaluable resource for global companies. The country’s thriving economy and strategic location also make it an ideal target market for global companies eyeing further expansion into Southeast Asia. Still hiring employees in Singapore involves …
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