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Webinar: COVID-19 Update—How to Keep Global Hiring Initiatives Running During Uncertain Times

Velocity Global

COVID-19 is not just a public health emergency—it is causing economic turmoil, travel bans, and forcing full government-mandated lockdowns. These obstacles make running global businesses challenging or nearly impossible, as millions of companies around the world shut down in an attempt to control the spread of the virus.

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Expat Employee Benefits: Considerations for Global Employers

Velocity Global

Plus, as global hiring becomes more competitive, comprehensive compensation is essential for attracting top talent. Below are four reasons global companies should administer competitive compensation and supplemental benefits to their expatriate talent.

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How Technology Can Help South Korea-Based Companies Find the Best Tech Talent

Globalization Partners

In fact, a 2022 Robert Walters Salary Survey revealed that the most sought-after professionals in South Korea are software engineers, machine learning engineers, and product owners — job roles that are crucial for technology transformation and product development. Could you elaborate a bit on what exactly a service bonus is?

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How to Obtain an Iqama Residence Visa in Saudi Arabia

Velocity Global

The country offers ample opportunities for professionals to grow their careers and provides global companies with a large and diverse talent pool of highly skilled workers. Individuals who arrive in Saudi Arabia with a work permit must obtain an Iqama, or residence visa, which the KSA government uses to manage all expats in the country.

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COVID 19: Going Global During Travel Bans and Immigration Restrictions

Velocity Global

In late March, Singapore, the world’s top market for growing tech firms, according to Velocity Global’s 2020 Global Expansion Tech Index , closed its borders to tourists and short-term visitors. The country allows only essential services sectors to continue operations, such as healthcare workers or transportation personnel.

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7 Best Practices for Ensuring Compliant Global Recruitment

Globalization Partners

It’s also crucial that your recruitment policy includes country-specific explanations of the different cultural norms and legal requirements for various aspects of recruitment, such as regulations around job postings and advertisements, anti-discrimination, and background checks. Prioritize diversity and inclusion.

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Why the UK is Dominating Europe’s Fintech Market

Globalization Partners

Gore explained the ensuing domino effect: Many people left their banking, investment trading, and insurance jobs to start their own companies to address the inefficiencies they experienced while working in the banking and broader financial services sector.