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Blog
Sep 6, 2019

Avoiding Independent Contractor Risks in Canada

As is true in other areas in the world, independent contractors are incredibly common in Canada. They are, however, not ...

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Blog
Sep 4, 2019

Venezuelan Expats in Colombia: Work Permit Processes and Ensuring Compliant Hiring

Some say that Venezuela is currently in the throes of transformation. Others call the situation what it really is: a cri...

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Blog
Sep 2, 2019

Avoiding Independent Contractor Risks in Singapore

Independent contractors are common in Singapore. Unfortunately, they can be designated as misclassified employees w...

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Blog
Aug 20, 2019

What is a Canada Employer of Record?

Canada is one of the most-promising markets for companies looking to expand overseas—or north of the border in the case ...

Think Global: Top 5 Benefits of an International Expansion
Blog
Jul 19, 2019

Think Global: Top 5 Benefits of an International Expansion

Globalization is not simply a trend: it’s now a necessity for companies to remain competitive in their space. For compan...

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Blog
Jul 17, 2019

An Overview of China's Social Security System

Expanding into China offers companies many growth opportunities—but it is a notoriously challenging market in which to o...

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Blog
Jun 10, 2019

What You Need to Know about Vacation Entitlements and Pay in Canada

Vacation pay in Canada is defined as a percentage of the wages of an employee during the year of employment in respect o...

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Blog
Jun 5, 2019

The Disadvantages of Setting Up a Non-Resident Entity in the UK

More than two months after the UK’s original leave date, Brexit’s final impact is still shrouded in uncertainty. In Febr...

The Pros and Cons of Hiring in the European Labor Market
Blog
May 10, 2019

The Pros and Cons of Hiring in the European Labor Market

Each country or region’s labor market is a bit different, and each will likely vary wildly from those with which decisio...

An Overview of Doing Business in Myanmar
Blog
May 8, 2019

An Overview of Doing Business in Myanmar

Officially known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Myanmar (or Burma, as it is sometimes still called) is a South...

Overview of The State of Global Expansion 2019 Report: Tech Industry
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Apr 25, 2019

Overview of The State of Global Expansion 2019 Report: Tech Industry

Today, an increasing number of U.S. and UK tech companies are looking to overseas markets to grow their influence—althou...

HR Strategies Blogs

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Blog
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...

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Blog
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...

Colleagues collaborating in an office, organizing remote team-building activities.
Blog
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

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Blog
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 ...

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Blog
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 ...

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Blog
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

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Blog
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...

Entrepreneurs comparing the best international HR services
Blog
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...

Global HR managers discussing the best talent management software
Blog
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

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Blog
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...

NYC skyline at dusk, representing the growth of scaling a business.
Blog
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...

Two colleagues discussing staff augmentation during a friendly conversation in the office.
Blog
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

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Blog
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...

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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, ...

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Blog
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

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Blog
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...

People team comparing EOR benefits options for an international hire.
Blog
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...

Global HR team discussing employee recognition programs and ideas
Blog
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

Blog
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...

Blog
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 ...

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Blog
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

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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...

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Blog
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...

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Blog
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...

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