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Parental Leave Around The Globe

In this Globig Podcast, we talk about parental leave around the world – who is eligible for parental leave, what kind of leave is mandated in different countries, and what companies need to know to be in compliance.
Our guest expert is Adriana Vergara, Director, Client Services - Human Resources for Global Upside. She has experience in implementing and maintaining full HR compliance. Global Upside offers Accounting, Payroll, HR, and Talent Acquisition Services globally.

Company Culture, Culture Shock, And Impact On International Employee Loyalty

Many companies are finding themselves expanding their employee pool by hiring international employees. Sometimes all at once such as in a merger or acquisition and other times, it’s a slower ongoing process for fast growing companies to look for and hire skilled employees around the world, one country at a time.

In this podcast we are going to talk about company culture, culture shock, and how it impacts employee loyalty for international employees.

Our guest expert is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions. Gava Talent Solutions is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services, doing business in over 100 countries.

The Critical Global Expansion Checklist- Part #2 Commercial Compliance Preparation, Data Privacy and Information Law

In part #2 of this podcast series we discuss: Preparing for Commercial Compliance – including IP Protection and Trademarking, Data Privacy, and Information Law to help you do business securely and compliantly from country to country.

Our guest expert is Linda Lim, the Director of Client Services at Global Upside. She manages all aspects of international expansion and has over 20 years’ experience in international finance and operations starting her career with KMPG Singapore and subsequently in senior Finance management roles in China, Hong Kong, UK and USA.

The Critical Global Expansion Checklist- Part #1 Corporate Setup, Governance, Regulations, and Taxes

In this podcast, we talk about some of the key elements to consider which are on ‘The Critical Global Expansion Checklist’ from Global Upside and things you’ll want to prepare for and understand before you expand your business into a new country. We’ve split this topic into 2 podcast sessions because there are quite a few areas for us to discuss. We won’t be able to cover everything but you can download the helpful checklist in the resource section at the bottom of the podcast blog page.

Our guest expert is Linda Lim, the Director of Client Services at Global Upside. She manages all aspects of international expansion and has over 20 years’ experience in international finance and operations starting her career with KMPG Singapore and subsequently in senior Finance management roles in China, Hong Kong, UK and USA.

What Is a Works Council and Why Does It Matter When Expanding Into the EU?

In this Globig Podcast, we’re discussing Works Councils in the EU, what they are and why the matter much more than most companies are prepared for when entering into foreign markets, especially the EU and countries such as Germany, UK, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Austria, France and Spain .

Our guest expert is Nathan North, the Director of Global Payroll at Global Upside. Nathan oversees payroll processing for over 5000 employees from different clients across 45 countries.

Some of the important discussion topics we cover and questions we answer in this podcast include:

1. What exactly is a works council and how are they different from a trade union?
2. What are the areas of business that Works Councils will influence?
3. What are some of the hardest aspects for companies to comply with?
4. What are the benefits for having Works Councils?
5. For companies considering going into Germany, there is a concept called co-determination or ‘Mitbestimmung’, which is an even more robust version of typical Works Councils. What is it and how does it apply?
6. How important is having a good working relationship with work councils for a company expanding abroad?
7. Are all companies required to participate in Works Councils? Can companies choose not to participate in works councils? What are the requirements?
8. What are the costs for a company associated with running works councils and the participation of their employees?

How To Know And What To Do When You’ve Outgrown Your Global PEO

We’ve talked several times with experts about what a great option a PEO or professional employers organization is for entering new markets fast and easy. This podcast is about the next step for a company when a PEO might no longer be the right choice and what to do when a company has outgrown their PEO. It's not an easy decision to make since they'll most likely have to terminate the employee from the PEO firm and rehire them to their own international business entity.

Our guest expert is Ragu Bhargava, the award-winning Co-Founder and CEO of the four companies that comprise the Global Upside Group.

The Differences Between Gen X, Y, Z And Their Impact On HR Around The World

There are lots of stereotypes for each generation and this impacts how recruits are perceived and the approach companies take to hiring. This podcast walks through some of the biggest stereotypes for each generation, tips for effectively hiring from within the generations, the different values and needs you’ll see generation to generation, and their impact on hiring related to.

Globig’s special guest and expert is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions. Gava Talent Solutions is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services, doing business in over 100 countries.

How To Attract, Hire, and Keep Global Millennial Employees

It’s getting harder and hard to attract, hire, and keep employees, especially millennials. This challenge is not a local one, it’s a global one. Companies need to consider how to be good each part and to find the best talent around the world.

Our guest is Adam Sheffield, the CRO of the Global Upside Group, which includes Global PEO Services, Gava Talent Solutions, and Mihi- HCM Technology. Global Upside is the world's leading provider of HR, Payroll, Accounting, Finance, Compliance and Talent Acquisition services.

How Human Resources Can Help Create An Effective & Happy Global Virtual Workforce

It’s predicted that by 2020, 50% of workers will work remotely. That brings a new set of challenges to global companies and in this podcast, we explore what those challenges are and how to thrive in this new world.

Our guest expert is Mary Lemons, the VP of Human Resources Solutions at Global Upside. Global Upside is a leader in helping companies transform their finance, accounting, and human resources functions in over 100 countries.

Using Artificial Intelligence For Interviewing Candidates Internationally

AI for human resources is here to stay and it’s being used all around the world in a variety of ways. Globig’s guest expert for this series of AI podcasts is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions.

Bill shares his insights on how HR is being used to interview candidates.