Author: Amanda Cole

An employer of record (EOR) is a third-party contracted to serve as a hiring entity for your business. An EOR handles several HR functions, including benefits, payroll compensations, taxes, and anything else associated with the hiring and onboarding process. Today, more companies are looking into outsourcing such duties, as it offers greater efficiency with lower expenses. By…

As more businesses shift to the remote-business model, company leaders are less concerned with their employee’s physical location, and more with the completion of agreed objectives. However, even then, companies are facing obstacles, and hiring a high-quality global remote team isn’t easy. Building a successful international team starts with an employer of record (EOR) service,…

Though relatively new, distributed work is an increasingly popular business concept. Until recent world events forced many to conduct work from home, most workers relocated for the sake of their job. Now, various remote models are emerging — the trouble is, not every employer understands their differences.  The remote business model has four main variations:…

For today’s enterprise buyers, having a quality EOR (employer of record) and AOR (agent of record) isn’t just something that is “nice to have.” It’s essential for successfully navigating an increasingly complex employment landscape, where compliance miscues can result in costly fines and penalties. This is especially true today, when the rise of the freelance…

The term “white glove” has long been associated with peak service. It’s a term used when clients are given meticulous care and attention — and is often used to help advertise something as a “luxury” service. So, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that we’ve come to see white glove service advertised for everything…

In today’s business environment, managed service providers are increasingly dependent on independent contractors, or freelancers. In the United States alone, it is estimated that there are currently over 70 million freelancers, many of whom obtain all of their income through contracting. For managed service providers, working with independent contractors can provide a variety of benefits,…

We live in an increasingly globalized society — and more and more businesses across a wide range of industries are striving to take advantage of it. International expansion can help set your company up for significant growth and long-term success. But only if it’s done right. International expansion is rife with potential pitfalls and examples…

Though traditional direct hiring still makes up a majority of employment in today’s economy, the market for contract workers is growing steadily. In the next five years, the number of freelancers in the United States is expected to grow by upwards of 16 million workers and has increased by 13 million in the last five…