Information and best practices regarding international payroll and employee benefits.
by Preston on 2021-02-26
In short, being employed through Remote is no different than being employed directly. Your people are your people, from start to finish, while we take care of the hard stuff.
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by Preston on 2021-02-18
When you employ international workers, you typically pay your team in one of two ways: as contractors or as full-time employees. Misclassify someone as a contractor who should be an employee, and your company could face stiff fines and penalties.
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by Preston on 2021-02-05
Not all global employment solutions providers are created equal. Some own legal entities in the countries where they operate, while others rely on partner networks to do the heavy lifting. To help illustrate which model is better for your business, we have put together this helpful guide.
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by Preston on 2020-12-30
How do companies protect their intellectual property right and invention rights with remote workforces? This guide walks you through all you need to know about IP and global employment.
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by Preston on 2020-10-23
Teams working remotely should be as close and collaborative as teams working in the same building, if not even more so. Unfortunately, some companies approach remote work with the idea that working remotely is mostly the same as working under the same roof.
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by Preston on 2020-10-16
While contractor designations may be appropriate for some business relationships, companies cannot simply pay people as contractors because it’s easier. Contractors and employees fulfill different roles and have distinct legal definitions. Converting a contractor to an employee can protect the employer from penalties, provide a better experience for the employee, and make it simpler for both parties to collaborate.
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by Preston on 2020-10-05
Employees who work remotely still qualify for workers’ compensation. Determining the validity of a workers’ compensation claim is easy when the worker suffers an injury in the office or on the factory floor, but what happens when the workplace moves beyond a traditional environment?
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by Preston on 2020-08-28
Salary isn’t everything. Smart companies attract and retain top talent by offering competitive benefits packages with perks and programs that help employees live their best lives. While small businesses with remote teams can’t compete with the resources of giants like Google, they can still create desirable offerings.
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by Preston on 2020-08-19
Outsourcing payroll can make sense for companies with as few as two employees and as many as tens of thousands, but making the switch doesn’t happen automatically. To make a smooth transition — and protect your business and your employees in the process — you should first understand the reality of your financial situation.
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by Preston on 2020-08-11
Your employees need time off to function well on the clock and to live their best lives as humans off the clock. Unlimited PTO can help create that reality, but to make it work, you must proactively build a culture that champions a healthy work-life balance.
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by Preston on 2020-07-31
Managing payroll well can be challenging, even for experienced professionals. Add in remote work and a global team, and payroll evolves from hard to nightmarish. How do you know when to invest more resources into in-house payroll and when to go with outsourced payroll instead?
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by Preston on 2020-07-17
While taxes for remote workers are usually not more complicated than those for traditional office workers, most educational resources on taxation cater to people in traditional environments. People who work from home (or nomadically) don’t always have access to the information they need. If you work remotely or have employees who do, this guide can help you stay compliant no matter where you call HQ.
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by Job on 2019-09-10
What should you pay remote employees? What is fair? Payroll and benefits expectations vary wildly around the world. With a remote team, you must make sure everyone feels valued and appreciated.
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