A growing number of companies are expanding and branching out globally. With these new business plans, comes new strategies for equitable employee benefits. Due to different regulations and compliance around the world, there are a couple of important factors to consider, specifically when looking at global paid time off (PTO) plans. Country Regulations If you […]
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UK: Potential Pension Rule Changes Could Boost Minimum Wage A new bill proposed in the UK on Jan. 5 would increase auto enrollment of pension plans to workers younger than age 22. A report by think-tank Onward suggests the proposal would result in an £2.77trillion increase in retirement savings in Britain. That potentially accounts to […]
Read More >As we near the beginning of 2022, there are several EOR and immigration developments to be aware of. Here are my top five things to watch for in the next four weeks—along with three tips for continued success, despite ongoing uncertainties for some expat workers. Backlog of Cases Last week and this week, various immigration […]
Read More >By: Jeff Katz, Dylan Molesky, and Anna Riggs Non-stop. That’s how most payroll professionals feel in the middle of what most countries around the world consider the holiday season—along with the end of the traditional calendar year. Wrapping up payroll at a time when other professionals are wrapping up presents can feel like an isolating […]
Read More >New Scottish Benefit: Adult Disability Payment (ADP) A new adult disability program will open in pilot areas of the country on March 21, 2022. Social Security Scotland will issue the payments to replace the current Personal Independence (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) that’s delivered by the UK Government’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). […]
Read More >In the UAE, a new law will further regulate private sector work. Federal Decree-law no. 33 consists of 74 articles. Officials in the UAE say they hope to create more balance regarding public and private sector leaves, holidays, and working hours. Here is some information from Gulf Today, regarding the changes: – The decree-law stipulates […]
Read More >UK: Modernizing R&D Tax Relief According to Business News Wales, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has released more information on the UK government’s R&D tax relief reforms. The reforms are designed to support research and development, along with UK innovation, while targeting abuse and improving compliance. Under the forms, the following areas will also become a […]
Read More >New Zealand: Minimum Wage for Workers During Lockdown A court in New Zealand says workers who didn’t work during the country’s Level 4 lockdown should be paid minimum wage. The ruling specifies the country’s Minimum Wage Act 1983. Saudi Arabia: Direct Flights for Expats Resume Dec. 1 Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1, Saudi Arabia will lift […]
Read More >Ireland: According to the Irish Examiner, the majority of Irish taxpayers would support getting rid of the self-assessed tax system for the self-employed. Instead, they would rather have an easier PAYE process. In Ireland, the self-assessed pay and file deadline is this week, on Nov. 17.The proposed pay-as-you-go model would make it easier for the […]
Read More >“We’re not sure where all the workers in every industry went.” That’s a question plaguing hiring managers around the globe—along with Brad Rencher, who spoke at this year’s Virtual HR Summit, hosted by BambooHR and Kazoo. Rencher, the CEO of BambooHR, says working through the so-called “Great Resignation” of 2021 is all about creating environments […]
Read More >Mathew Kaiser, SVP/National Director, Employer Tech Solutions recently offered some tips at the HR Tech Conference about how to successfully implement an RFP for your HR department. Getting Started Efficiency and productivity can lead to major cost and time savings. In many cases, half the battle as an HR professional is getting your RFP approved. […]
Read More >From controlling costs and offering competitive benefits packages—to managing uncertainty due to the pandemic—benefits are changing. Driving better business value from your company’s benefits program is a topic John Thomas, CEO of Benefitfocus, addressed at the 2021 HR Tech Conference in Las Vegas. According to Thomas, an estimated 36% of people switch jobs to gain […]
Read More >Global Industry Analyst, Josh Bersin, delivered the Wednesday Keynote address at the 2021 HR Tech Conference on September 29 in Las Vegas discussing “10 New Truths for HR Tech in 2022.” Here are some of Bersin’s top ten trends, as stated in his presentation. 1 – The Employee Experience Takes Over Workforce leaders will continue […]
Read More >Nineteen months into the pivot to remote work and teams around the world are still adapting and strengthening remote work policies—many of which were put in place what seemed like overnight. Testing different methods along the way has become a cultural priority, along with learning and adapting through ongoing strategic planning. Here are some of […]
Read More >Thailand is hoping to gain one million new expat workers. A more relaxed immigration policy will target high net worth individuals, skilled talent in the electronics sector, and other remote workers. The measure also aims to attract more retirees. A tourism nation that is still hurting from COVID-19 travel restrictions, Thailand government officials hope the […]
Read More >As of the Sept. 1, 2021, here are some major updates to compliance regarding the hiring of global workers. Belgium Changes are coming to the home office and desk allowances that are required in Belgium. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, if an employer is paying less than 149 EUR per month, per employee, they will be […]
Read More >Unifying your global payroll each month will save your company several hidden costs. On top of saving costs from hiring less payroll vendors, you will also likely avoid several additional hidden costs. Compliance Risk The support of in-country local partners to make sure compliance issues are 100% taken care of is invaluable. The IRS estimates […]
Read More >With the Delta variant creating waves of new cases across the U.S., employers are delaying returns to the office or in some cases, sending returned workers back home. Because the situation is still rapidly changing, it’s important to continue to track potential compliance issues that are in line with U.S. laws and regulations. Here are […]
Read More >A criminal record can be detrimental within the hiring process. The implication of the offense varies by each country and based on each offense. U.S. Based on federal employment discrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Center (EEOC), this is how criminal records should be handled for job applications within the U.S: Consistency: A […]
Read More >One of the world’s top places for expats, Singapore, is working to recover from the pandemic, but not without issue. The country, still struggling to reopen, due to rising COVID-19 cases, is also dealing with changes to its ratio of expat and local workers. At the height of the pandemic, Singapore’s local unemployment rate reached […]
Read More >Simon Bradbury is the founder and a Payroll Implementation Consultant at Global HRIS. He’s worked in payroll and HR for several years, specialising in global programme implementations. He’s supported on the payroll and HR transformation for global outsourcing leaders, including NGA HR, SD Worx, Ceridian and Safeguard Global. Over the last year, the coronavirus pandemic […]
Read More >Throughout the world, onboarding employees with proper country-specific tax forms is crucial to prevent problems down the line. For example, if you fail to file proper forms, employees may end up paying too much on taxes throughout the year or not enough. Errors to Avoid U.S. In America, failing to fill and file a W-4 […]
Read More >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 >17 months, 487 days, 12,410 hours—and still counting. Restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic are loosening up around certain parts of the world, while some countries still feel the pressure. Regardless of where your geographic location stands, chances are you—or at least some of your team members—are feeling—or have felt some sort of burnout, due to […]
Read More >Millions of people were laid off worldwide, due to COVID-19, in the largest disruption of the workforce since the Great Depression. As formerly laid off workers find new jobs, hundreds of thousands of them are now estimated to be ‘underemployed’, a number in Australia, for example, that measures 7.8% or nearly 1.1 million people. In […]
Read More >Caitlin Revie, SHRM-CP, is the People Operations Specialist at crowdfunding marketing agency, LaunchBoom,a company that empowers the world to build successful brands and has been fully remote since 2018. Revie is an HR Generalist who is most passionate about being able to craft intricate and innovative solutions by understanding both the complexities of business and […]
Read More >Rules and regulations for terminating an employee vary by country. We’ve compiled a list of termination laws to help companies execute layoffs and firings with sensitivity and care. In general, each of the following countries has a list of recognized and accepted reasons for terminating an employee, and if the reason does not fall under […]
Read More >The greatest cost of doing business is often payroll: wages, overtime, bonuses, benefits, and taxes. Payroll can account for as much as 70% of total business costs. Because of this, there is a clear need to assess those costs, particularly when payroll goes wrong. Payroll leakage – when payroll is not in ‘control’ and/or unintended […]
Read More >Selecting an employee screening provider can vary based on your location. For example, in the United States some states allow the use of marijuana as a recreational drug; while it is illegal in others. Factor in all the different local laws you might have when dealing with multiple locations globally, and it can further complicate […]
Read More >As a payroll professional, you will likely encounter different companies with different payment policies. Bi-monthly is very common among salaried workers, usually with payouts happening on the first of the month and the 15th day of the month. Sometimes companies prefer to pay hourly employees bi-weekly and in some cases, employees are paid weekly. In […]
Read More >What are your top payroll lessons learned? We compiled a list of top mistakes, but we would also love to add your personal experiences to this list! Incorrectly Classifying Workers One of the most common errors in payroll is misclassifying employees as independent contractors. In fact, it is estimated that 3.4 million employees are classified […]
Read More >Unemployment fraud is rising within the U.S. with $63 billion known dollars in improper unemployment claims made in 2020. A watchdog organization for the U.S. Department of Labor believes much of the fraud is coming from perpetrators, sometimes in other countries, who steal personal identity information on the dark web, and then flood state unemployment […]
Read More >Nearly all businesses offer some form of severance pay to workers. Recently, 44% of 1,500 HR professionals polled by RiseSmart said their organization offers several benefits to all laid off workers – not just executives and senior managers. Importance for your Company Why offer severance pay? Leadership is likely to site the importance of promoting […]
Read More >In the UK, currently, one of the most controversial topics in payroll is the IR35 contract. As of this month (April 2021), private sector employees now have to the follow the same rules as the public sector regarding the IR35. Agencies like the Federation of Small Business have warned both companies and contractors will see […]
Read More >Across the globe, as thousands of people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 each day, an emerging topic in the workforce is how to best manage hybrid teams across an organization. This – as some workers are eager to return to offices and others prefer to continue working-from-home (WFH). Benefits of Work from Home Several studies […]
Read More >In today’s competitive world of recruiting, a growing trend is the unlimited PTO policy. Gaining the approval of millennials and employers alike, the policy grants an employee responsibility to manage how they will take time off while getting all their work done for a month, quarter, or a year. Unlimited paid time off sounds great, […]
Read More >As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on the global workforce, every day is a new day and a new chance for corporate leaders to re-evaluate and improve changes made to help workers adapt to remote work. A large part of that includes implanting and/or modifying a “home office stipend.” Before the pandemic, […]
Read More >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 >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 >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 >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 […]
Read More >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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >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 […]
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