When you work in international business you could end up working in countries where it is very difficult to terminate an employee. For most American companies terminating an employee can be a fairly straightforward process due to the concept of “at-will” employment. The problem is “at-will” employment is a primarily U.S. construct and is very rare to the rest of the world. Other countries …
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Companies looking to employ overseas talent as part of an plan are facing . This uncertainty is due to a recent trend in changing immigration policies. This trend is apparent with recent announcements made regarding the H-1B lottery in the U.S. Australian work visas and New Zealand immigration all within 36 hours of each other. More countries are changing policies to better favor employment of …
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To compete effectively abroad global companies seeking business expansion must consider their speed to market. The speed by which you establish a presence in a new region can be game-changing for your success. The following guide discusses speed to market the benefits and best practices for increasing your international speed to market for global expansion. What is speed to market? In general …
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In the past two decades outsourcing to Vietnam has been much easier thanks to intentional efforts from the country. Since the late 1980’s when the country moved from a centrally planned economy to a market-based economy Vietnam has slowly made . This is achieved primarily by focusing on the rule of law rather than arbitrary bureaucrat control from all over the world. Challenges and Benefits of …
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Businesses that successfully expand overseas typically achieve the best results when they work with a relocation provider. There are a number of organizations that specialize in helping companies expand internationally. The right relocation provider can easily improve the global expansion process. There are different types of global relocation providers that each focus on a specific sub-genre of …
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For a small to midsize business owner that has hit a plateau in their local market global expansion into new territories can easily increase market success. Many companies consider global expansion to reach higher goals that may not be possible in their current economic environment.If this sounds familiar or if you’ve ever considered check out our top tips for international market success.1. Take …
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Hiring new employees in a foreign market is a difficult job the most challenging aspect being crafting employment contracts that are compliant with international labor laws. Employee contract compliance is one of the most common issues that arise when hiring abroad making the stakes for these contracts extremely high. The goal with any employment contract is to lay out the terms of an …
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Velocity Global joined Ascentis on May 10 2017 to host a webinar Understanding Your Options for Global Expansion in 2017. Want the latest in global expansion options? . In the webinar Understanding Your Options for Global Expansion in 2017 Velocity Global discussed The Importance of Global Expansion Challenges When Going Global International Hiring Options To view the recorded version of the …
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Phrases such as “termination of employment” “getting fired” or “quitting my job” are not words you want to hear in the workplace but it happens. When it does it needs to be handled with care and due diligence in order to maintain compliance. In this post we will discuss termination clauses and how to correctly implement them into your global expansion strategy. Importance of Termination …
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The E3 visa is a United States work visa available exclusively to qualifying Australian citizens that offers unique advantages over other work visas such as the H1B. The E3 visa’s unlimited renewals allow U.S.-based employers to build long-lasting relationships with their Australian hires who relocate to the country. HR teams also enjoy shorter visa processing times and reduced costs. E3 visa …
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