We already know Diversity & Inclusion are not just nice-to-have buzz words. They help businesses achieve better results. But how do you bring these words to life in global companies, across different locations? The other night I was watching TV and saw a commercial for a health science degree. At first glance, it was diverse, […]
Read More >Best Practices for Remote Performance-Based Terminations
Terminating employees remotely is becoming more common as the number of remote workers increases. Firing an employee is never easy and is only further complicated when all parties are remote. However, with proper planning these conversations can have good, or even great, outcomes. As I shared in Remote Performance Management, communication amongst remote employees can […]
Read More >Why a Global Benefits Policy Builds Strong Engagement
Creating a benefits package for prospective employees is not just about competing for top talent. It’s also about building corporate values and showing employees that the company truly cares about their well-being, in and out of work. In the past, global companies provided different benefits packages for every country in order to meet the local […]
Read More >Remote Performance Management
Managers can have a dramatic impact on the engagement and retention of their teams. Great managers do the work of inspiring their team, delegating effectively, and holding people accountable. Managers are also responsible for providing the team with feedback that helps them understand where they’re performing well and what they could do to be even […]
Read More >Importance of Employee Recognition During Tough Times
195 countries, an estimated 4,416 cities, and worldwide population of almost eight billion people, we are collectively closing in on 12 months (and counting) of unprecedented times and uncertainty. Corporations have demonstrated they are not immune to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the effects stretching across different industries, providing challenges for employees and […]
Read More >Best Practices for Remote Onboarding
Employee onboarding is an essential process for new hire effectiveness and company growth. According to Glassdoor, organizations with a strong onboarding process improve new hire retention by 82% and productivity by over 70%. Top talent has an abundance of job opportunities in today’s job market, especially with the rise of remote work options, so it’s […]
Read More >New Year’s Resolutions: Making Health & Wellness a Priority in your Workplace in 2021
The fresh start of a new year is upon us. As most work environments are drastically different than one year ago, now is a great time to rethink workforce strategies and make adaptations based on current, still evolving circumstances. Here are some cost-effective trends and ideas to prepare your global workforce for the next 12 […]
Read More >State Tax Implications of WFH
Before You Make any Permanent Decisions Regarding Your Company’s WFH Policy, Better Consider These State Tax Compliance Costs There is a lot of ambiguity around the tax implications of the work-from-home (WFH) model that was forced upon an overwhelming number of businesses in the US since last March. Even congress still does not have all […]
Read More >How to Create a Scalable, Agile, and Sustainable Payroll Delivery Model
The technological disruptions in the payroll industry today, along with recent changes in global circumstances, are all giving way for payroll leaders to identify an emerging crucial angle to this profession – strategizing flexible and sustainable payroll delivery models. Payroll as a transformation strategy rather than a functional one Treating payroll as a mundane functionality […]
Read More >Employee Flexibility in a Remote-First World
Prior to the global pandemic, the majority of employers were not supportive of remote work and the idea of being a digital nomad was a far-away dream for most workers. Now, the majority of workers are working from home, many of which do not ever want to go back to their old ways of working. […]
Read More >Talent Strategy for a Remote-First Organization
It is the dream of many recruiters and hiring managers to no longer be constrained by geographic location in their search for top talent, especially for hard-to-fill roles in competitive job markets. However, laws have not caught up to a company’s desire to hire from anywhere or an employee’s desire to pick up and move […]
Read More >Designing a Remote-First Company Culture
The world as we know it has shifted, are you ready to adjust? People across the globe are now working independently from their homes rather than in offices. For most, remote work has unlocked a new way of thinking about work, life, and how to approach one’s day. The majority of people working from home […]
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