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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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The Complete Guide to Employee Cost: How to Calculate the Cost of an Employee

Velocity Global

Employee cost comprises several factors, such as employee salary, payroll taxes, supplemental benefits, and other expenses like company retreats and overhead. The costs include gross salary, payroll taxes, and additional expenses like supplemental benefits.

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How to Create an Independent Contractor Agreement

Globalization Partners

Payroll taxes. When you hire employees, you add them to your company’s payroll. You issue their paychecks on a regular schedule through your payroll department. When you do, you withhold payroll taxes from their wages, so they receive a net pay that is less than their overall gross pay.

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Global Compliance: How to Stay Compliant When Hiring Internationally

Velocity Global

One major concern for companies expanding internationally is conducting payroll overseas. Incorrect payroll contributions or late payments lead to penalties and fines as well as reputation damage in the foreign market. An overlooked aspect of global compliance is the international tax concept of permanent establishment.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using an Umbrella Company

Globalization Partners

They are not employees of the companies they work for, so they are not placed on companies’ payrolls and do not receive benefits. In some countries, benefits packages may also include health insurance policies and pension schemes. Contractors offer their services temporarily to various clients. Benefits for companies.

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How to Create a Global Compensation Strategy That Boosts Talent Retention

Velocity Global

Despite the benefits of global hiring and expansion, international companies face several challenges when building a distributed workforce. One key pain point is attracting and retaining top global talent in a competitive hiring environment. Direct compensation refers to things like salaries and bonuses.

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Benefits and Challenges of Expanding to Canada

Globalization Partners

Many employers provide supplemental health insurance in addition to the free provincial health insurance Canadians receive. Peace of mind: Your company gains the peace of mind of knowing its hiring and payroll tax practices are compliant. Labor expenses in Canada extend beyond employees’ wages and salaries.