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How Remote Global Hiring Can Solve Germany’s Tech Talent Shortage

Globalization Partners

Despite being the EU’s largest economy, the country ranks 13th out of the bloc’s 27 members when it comes to digitization. Similarly, the German government plans to develop a national AI strategy by 2025 , aiming to convert the country into the world’s leading AI location.

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Hiring Employees in China: 3 Options for Global Employers

Velocity Global

They handle everything from onboarding and payroll to risk mitigation so you can focus on overseeing day-to-day employee tasks and business operations while maintaining compliance with Chinese labor laws. Some companies may decide to initiate their global hiring efforts by engaging contractors instead of hiring employees.

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

Globalization Partners

Recognizing the potential impact on the economy, the South Korean government has launched several initiatives to solve the talent gap. Recently, the government shared its plans to nurture a new generation of chip engineers. With these initiatives, the government aims to cultivate over 3,000 semiconductor professionals by 2027.

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5 Tips to Navigate the Global Employment Tax Minefield

Globalization Partners

If you want to be taken seriously by top global candidates and local governments, consider that payroll taxes include: Reporting and withholding income tax. In today’s global business environment, worker classification is not the only tax consideration you will have to make. Unemployment contributions. Retirement contributions.

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How to Create an Independent Contractor Agreement

Globalization Partners

Contractor agreements are important because they define the company-contractor relationship and lay out the expectations for the job. Companies generally expect them to work specific, regular schedules and perform the tasks their managers assign to them. Employees also receive supervision, direction, and training from managers.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using an Umbrella Company

Globalization Partners

With the rise of “the gig economy,” many workers are contracting themselves out as freelancers rather than becoming employees of a single company. By becoming an employee of an umbrella company, workers can forgo the responsibility of handling their own wages and government contributions and can receive benefits like paid leave.

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Global Employee Benefits: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent With the Right Benefits Packages

Velocity Global

As you go back to the drawing board, you can’t help but wonder why your target hire chose another employer. The obvious job considerations jump out—pay, title, time off. But one factor that HR teams often overlook is global employee benefits. 87% of HR leaders have felt their workloads increase over the pandemic ( HRD Canada ).