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Working remotely abroad for a U.S. company: A complete guide

What you need to know when working remotely.

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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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Differences between private vs. public healthcare

Understanding different types of insurance for employees.

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What to do when an employee's visa expires

Learn about employee visas here!

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Sales Bonus vs. commission: What's the difference?

Understand the intricacies between a bonus and commission.

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Pros and cons of a professional employer organization (PEO)

Professional employment organizations explained.

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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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What are the best countries for remote workers?

Discover the top countries to work remotely from.

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Equity incentive plan: Benefits + how they work

Why equity incentive plans are popular recruitment tools.

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Utilizing HR contract management software

What you need to know about implementing contract management

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The best places to work remotely

How your city can strengthen your work-from-home experience.

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The 7 best remote job boards for 2022

Find your next opportunity with these top job boards.

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Should HR teams set OKRs?

Should your People team set OKRs?

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Best employee benefits your company should offer in 2024

Benefits to help companies stand out from the rest.

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Independent contractors vs employees: 4 key differences

Learn what sets independent contractors apart from employees

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How to travel while working remotely

The benefits of traveling while working remotely.

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How to welcome a new employee to your team

Some simple steps you can take to welcome a new team member.

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How to track employee vacation accrual

Understanding vacation accrual for your employees.

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How to request time off: Template and tips

The process of requesting time off from work.

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How to relocate while working remotely

What to consider when relocating.

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How to relocate an employee internationally

Help an employee navigate the relocation process.

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How to onboard a new employee

The basic guidelines for onboarding new 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 to maintain security when employees work remotely

Your guide to network security for remote workers.

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How to convince a contractor to become a full-time employee

Having the discussion: contractor to employee.

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How to complete new employee onboarding forms

Ensure employees complete all necessary onboarding work.

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How to build an effective and successful onboarding strategy

Cultivate a positive onboarding experience for your team.

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How to attract global talent to work for your company

Creating a well-defined global recruitment strategy.

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How to apply for a remote work visa

Understand the process of applying for a remote work visa.

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How to account for PTO in payroll

A guide for factoring PTO into your payroll schedule.

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What you need to know about Employers of Record (EORs) and Hiring in Germany

Find out more about hiring and EORs in Germany

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Global onboarding best practices

Set up new employees for long-term success.

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From ESG to impact: Doing good on a global scale

It’s no longer possible for companies to ignore their impact

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Employers of Record (EORs) in the UAE: Everything you need to know

How an EOR can help you hire in the UAE.

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Employer of record in Spain: A guide to compliant hiring

Find out how to use an employer of record in Spain.

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Employer of record in Canada: A concise guide

Understanding EORs in Canada.

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Employers of record (EORs) in Brazil: Everything you need to know

Find out more about EOR services in Brazil.

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What is an offboarding checklist? And how to create one

Understand the importance of a solid offboarding process.

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Offering benefits for part-time employees

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

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Do part-time employees get holiday pay in the US?

A guide to holiday pay for part-time employees.

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What are statutory benefits? and its diferences with non-statutory benefits

Identifying the different types of benefits.

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Creating a payroll breakdown

Understanding payroll taxes & your employer responsibility.

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How to onboard independent contractors: Onboarding Checklist

Seamlessly incorporate new talent into your organization.

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Checklist for making global employment packages

What to include in a global employment package.

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8 benefits of asynchronous work

Understanding the asynchronous advantage.

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5 Benefits of remote work for employers in 2024

Considering the benefits of remote work.

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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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15 ideas for virtual company retreats

Find the perfect virtual retreat for your team.

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How to get a job in another country

Some top ideas for working internationally.

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