Jun 29, 2020
1099 Contractors: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Compliant
1099 contractors are freelancers who work independently instead of for an employer. While the work that a contractor com...
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Mar 11, 2020
Overview of Pebl's 2020 State of Global Expansion™ Report: Technology Industry
Global expansion remains a top priority for 83% of U.S. and UK tech executives this year, according to Pebl's (previousl...
Feb 28, 2020
What the Hong Kong Protests Mean for International Businesses
Hong Kong protests recently entered their 11th month and show no sign of slowing. The Hong Kong government’s proposed Fu...
Feb 28, 2020
Everything Businesses Need to Know About Brexit
On January 31st, 2020, the United Kingdom officially left the European Union (EU). Although this move was over three-and...
Feb 17, 2020
What You Need to Know About Ireland's 2020 Changes to Its Critical Skills Employment Permit
In August 2019, the Irish government announced changes to its Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP), the visa designe...
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Feb 13, 2020
Skilled Workers' Immigration Act: The New German Immigration Law Employers Need to Know
German-based companies across a wide range of industries attract workers of all skill levels, particularly those in high...
Dec 18, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Global Expansion: 4 Global Hiring Strategies Explained
In parts one and two of our Ultimate Guide to Global Expansion series, we discussed global expansion benefits and how to...
Dec 12, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Global Expansion: 5 Benefits of Global Expansion
As more companies expand overseas, global expansion is no longer an option—it is a necessity. Global expansion is an ess...
Nov 26, 2019
How to Choose the Right Health Care Plans for international employees
Worker illness and injury costs employers an average of $1,700 per employee each year. But the benefits of a healthy wor...
Nov 22, 2019
Four Steps to Assess Foreign Independent Contractor Risk
Companies often use foreign independent contractors as a faster, easier way to test new overseas markets without establi...
Sep 24, 2019
Avoiding Independent Contractor Risks in the UK
Employee classification is complex in the United Kingdom. Foreign employers are often unaware of these complexities—whic...
HR Strategies Blogs
Aug 6, 2026
30-60-90 Day Plan: A Guide for Global Teams (With Examples)
From a new hire’s perspective, the first 90 days of a role can feel like a steady ramp-up into their new gig. But if com...
Aug 6, 2026
Internal Talent Mobility: Understanding the Benefits and How to Implement It Effectively
In most companies, the moment a role opens up, the instinct is to look outside. Teams rush to job boards, recruiters, an...
Jul 29, 2026
Remote Team-Building Activities: Ideas for Global Teams
A global workforce can collaborate every day and still never become a cohesive team. They might hit deadlines, run throu...
Payroll Blogs
Aug 6, 2026
On-Target Earnings (OTE) Salary: Meaning and Applications
A sales role’s advertised salary rarely tells the full story. On-target earnings (OTE) combine base salary and variable ...
Aug 6, 2026
Top 6 Compensation Management Software Solutions
If you’ve ever spent hours updating employee pay across multiple spreadsheets, you understand the value of compensation ...
Aug 6, 2026
What Is Variable Compensation? Examples and How It Works
For many employees, a predictable deposit hits their account every payday. But for those who receive variable compensati...
Employer of Record Blogs
Jul 15, 2026
Top Rippling Alternatives for Global Payroll and EOR
Most HR platforms are built for a single market. Your team might be working across five. That gap—between a single...
Apr 13, 2026
5 Best International HR Services in 2026
Expanding into international markets presents companies with immense opportunities along with complex human resources (H...
Apr 9, 2026
Best Talent Management Software: Top 7 Tools for HR Teams
How people think about work has changed dramatically. Today’s employees weigh factors like flexibility, growth, developm...
Global Growth Blogs
Aug 6, 2026
Nearshoring: What It Is and How to Implement It
For years, hiring globally meant a tradeoff: Hire locally and limit your options, or hire offshore and accept the fricti...
Jul 29, 2026
Scaling a Business: Strategies and Best Practices
Growing interest in your business is exciting, but it often reveals the limits of your people and processes. Many busine...
Jul 15, 2026
Staff Augmentation: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It
Imagine your team just received approval for a high-priority project. Leadership expects results within months, but your...
Country Guides Blogs
Apr 24, 2026
Haiti Public Holidays: 2026 Dates and Compliance Tips
If you run payroll in Haiti, public holidays affect more than time off. They shape staffing plans, holiday pay, shift cu...
Apr 20, 2026
Spain Public Holidays 2026: Employer Rules, Pay, and Compliance
If you employ people in Spain, you need to know that public holidays affect payroll, scheduling, employee expectations, ...
Apr 20, 2026
Kenya Public Holidays: Official Dates and Compliance
Public holidays in Kenya affect payroll, scheduling, and what you owe if someone works that day. If you are hiring in Ke...
Employee Benefits Blogs
Jul 29, 2026
Bereavement Leave: Understanding How It Works Around the World
Managing bereavement leave is one of HR’s most overlooked challenges. Losing a loved one is an intensely personal and em...
Jul 22, 2026
How to Choose EOR Benefits That Fit the Local Market
A 5-part framework for evaluating local expectations, workforce context, coverage versus cost, enrollment and operationa...
Apr 8, 2026
Employee Recognition Programs and Ideas: An Employer’s Guide
Last week, someone on your team did something great. You may or may not have noticed it. They might still be waiting to ...
Worker Guides Blogs
Oct 9, 2025
What Is a Remote Job? A Complete Guide to Remote Work
You've probably noticed that your best candidates aren't always in your backyard anymore. That brilliant developer is in...
Oct 2, 2025
Telework vs. Remote Work: What’s the Difference?
Today’s workforce has the unique ability to log on from anywhere. That means the coffee shop down the road, a coworking ...
Mar 27, 2025
Flexibility as a Retention Strategy: Beyond Remote Work
Workplace dynamics have progressed beyond the simple choice between in-office and remote work. Today’s professionals see...
Immigration + Relocation Blogs
Apr 22, 2026
Visa Sponsorship Cost: How EORs Help You Budget & Save
You’ve just had the interview of a lifetime. The candidate is brilliant, experienced, and exactly what your growing comp...
Apr 13, 2026
How to Handle International Employee Relocation: Tips for Global Employers
As companies expand, they discover the value of a mobile global workforce. By offering employees international opportuni...
Apr 10, 2026
Navigating How to Get a Work Visa in Uruguay: What Global Employers Need to Know
Uruguay has emerged as a standout destination for companies looking to expand into Latin America. With its stable econom...