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How to onboard a new employee

The basic guidelines for onboarding new employees.

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Offering benefits for part-time employees

Find out what benefits to offer your part-time employees.

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How to manage a global team

Common challenges to be aware of when hiring a global team.

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How much does it cost to hire an employee?

How to calculate the cost of hiring an employee.

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How to invoice as an independent contractor: Complete guide

Simple steps for sending an invoice as a contractor.

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How to track employee vacation accrual

Understanding vacation accrual for your employees.

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What are the different types of leave from work?

There are 6 types of leave that you must offer employees.

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Do part-time employees get holiday pay?

A guide to holiday pay for part-time employees.

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3 Global hiring trends for 2022

Let's talk about some of the basics of global hiring trends.

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7 tax deductions for independent contractors in 2025

Common taxes independent contractors can deduct.

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What to do when an employee's visa expires

Learn about employee visas here!

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Paid vacation days by country: Which country has more days?

Vacation days based on your employee's country.

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