Founders who are female, a person of color, LGBTQ, neurodiverse & more. Our podcast guest is Imène Maharzi, a fellow Techstars mentor in Paris, investor, founder of OwnYourCash, and ally for founders in their journey to growth and impact. Imène shares her experiences and advice for founders on preparing for the hard questions they’ll get when fundr…

After a long and arduous legal process, it appears that Brexit will finally become a reality this month. What does this mean for companies who are doing business in the UK - specifically, for those who are hiring and recruiting? To help us navigate this complex issue, our guest expert is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions. Gava …

This Globig podcast focuses on some frequently asked questions about when a company should work with a contractor abroad, when a PEO is best, and at what point setting up a foreign entity and hiring an employee is the right decision. We explore the pros and cons of each option in a variety of situations. Our guest expert is Suraj Sharma, the Client…

Taxes are one of those things nobody is thinking about - especially when you are about to relocate abroad for an assignment. Instead, you’ll probably be thinking about the experience and how exciting it will be to work in a new country. But there are massive consequences if you don’t set up your taxes accordingly - especially if you are a citizen o…

The new timekeeping ruling in the by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that companies operating in the EU must set up a system that tracks and records the duration of time worked each day by each worker so workers can be properly compensated for overtime work. If your company does business EU, how will this affect you? Our guest expert …

Immigration is a complex topic. From getting a work visa, to hiring an immigration lawyer, to understanding how political and social change affects the law - there are many details involved in what can be a time-consuming, expensive undertaking. To help elucidate this multifaceted procedure, we interviewed Suraj Sharma, the Client Services Director…

Our latest podcast focuses on an important issue that is only going to gain more traction in the weeks and months to come: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We interviewed Bill Armstrong, President of Gava Talent Solutions, about the similarities and differences between the CCPA and the GDPR, the CCPA's effect on HR and hiring, and what c…

In this podcast, we had the opportunity to speak with Sha Ma, Vice President of Engineering at GitHub, the world's leading software development platform. Ms. Ma delves into today's fast-moving, cutting-edge technology, including serverless computing, DevOps, and and operations at scale, and how GitHub is preparing for these new developments.…

Sometimes the countries that seem most similar are the trickiest countries to navigate. When it comes to employment law, benefits and even business setup, Australia is very different from the US in how they approach international expansion and day-to-day business especially regarding employment law. This podcast explores some of the major differenc…

Sometimes the countries that seem most similar are the trickiest countries to navigate. When it comes to employment law, benefits, and even business setup, Canada is much more similar to EU countries than the US in some ways, and not in others for how they approach international expansion. This podcast explores the differences and similarities. Our…

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…

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…

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 internat…

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. W…

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 P…

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'…

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 thei…

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 T…

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 t…

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.By Globig

Ragu Bhargava has been involved in hundreds of Mergers and Acquisitions around the world and he shares his learning’s and advice for more successful international M & A's on this Globig podcast. Ragu is the award-winning Co-Founder and CEO of the four companies that compose the Global Upside Group, the world's leading provider of HR, Payroll, PEO, …

Our guest expert is Gita Bhargava, the Co-Founder and COO of Mihi, a SaaS solution for time and attendance, vacation, leave management, and benefits administration for companies with a global workforce. With a 20-year track record of operational excellence and innovative problem solving, Gita led the vision and development of Mihi’s proprietary sof…

The Globig Podcast expert is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions. Bill shares how AI is being used in the hiring process and what the goal is, the benefits and challenges for using AI, how candidates can prepare for standing out, and much more.By Globig

Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions, is our guest expert on this podcast. Gava Talent Solutions is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services, doing business in over 100 countries. Learn how you can recruit effectively even in hot markets and prepare your company for international hiring success.…

Our guest is Adam Sheffield, the president of Global PEO Services. Global PEO Services (GPS) helps companies hire employees fast without having to set up legal entities in foreign jurisdictions and deal with related HR, Benefits, Payroll, Tax, and Accounting issues. This podcast goes through 5 important questions companies should ask when evaluatin…

he hot topic for this Globig podcast is ‘Hiring Foreign Employees’ and things that often trip up companies, especially US companies, when hiring international talent. Our featured 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…

Our Globig podcast guest is Joe Stoddard, a Partner, at Eide Bailly specializing in US Research & Development Tax Credits. Eide Bailly is one of the top accounting firms in the US. In this podcast, Joe talks to us about some of the major changes in R & D tax incentives, what they are, their primary purpose, and how they work.…

The Globig podcast guest is Shannon Lemmon, a Partner and specialist in International Tax Services at Eide Bailly, one of the top accounting firms in the US. The new Republican tax bill went into effect January 2018 and it significantly impacts US international tax rules. It’s been said the new bill represents the largest overhaul of the US tax cod…

Globig’s guest is Chris Stroh, an International Tax Manager at Eide Bailly, one of the top accounting firms in the US. Chris shares his expertise around tax considerations and additional filing requirements for companies doing business internationally. Many companies want to take their business to the next level and go overseas. While there are a l…

This podcasts is all about Successfully Doing Business In China. This is Segment #3 of a 3 part series and we’ll explore Setting Up A Business – Expanding Into China – Vendor Hiring Relationships. Our guest is Robbert Gorris from Sovereign China Limited. With offices in Shanghai and Beijing, Sovereign China accelerates international clients' abilit…

Globig welcomes Richard Leggett, the CEO of Frontier Strategy Group, a leader in providing actionable intelligence on international markets to companies expanding into and operating around the world. In this podcast, we talk about the Global Outlook Report for 2018. Richard shares his insights on what’s happening in the top global regions and how b…

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series on Generation Z, which is a large group of young people coming into the workforce right now and their impact on companies around the world. Our guest 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 re…

Our guest for this podcast is Joanna Dodd, the founder of Rochester PR in the UK. With over 25 years experience in PR, Joanna has been working with companies from start-ups to global multinationals, in industries such as food and drink, private equity, major charities and IT innovators and more . Rochester PR specializes in helping foreign companie…

This is Part #1 of a 2-part series on Generation Z, which is a large group of young people coming into the workforce right now and their impact on companies around the world. Our guest today 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 h…

Todays hot topic is all about 'Successfully Doing Business In China'. This is segment #2 of this 3 part series where we’ll explore EMPLOYMENT LAW and HIRING OPTIONS in China. A lot of companies will hire a sales agency, a sales person, company evangelist, and/or sales engineer before they set up a company in China. Sometimes they do this through a …

Globig’s guest is Robbert Gorris from Sovereign China Limited. Originally from the Netherlands, Robbert did his masters thesis in Taipei and ended up working for the Netherlands Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Beijing (BenCham). During his time with BenCham, he was involved in many business delegations visiting China from a diverse range of indus…

In Part #2 of this series on the gig economy, we dive deeper into the liability and regulatory issues that are important for companies to be aware of. Our guest is Adam Sheffield, the president of Global PEO Services. Global PEO Services (GPS) helps companies hire employees fast without having to set up legal entities in foreign jurisdictions. They…

n part 1 of this 2 part series we’ll explore what the Gig economy is and how it impacts HR departments around the world and in part 2 we’ll dive deeper into the liability and regulatory issues that are important for companies to be aware of. Our guest is Adam Sheffield, the president of Global PEO Services. Global PEO Services (GPS) helps companies…

How to Hire and Sell Effectively in Asia Pacific Our guest is Kyle Hegarty. Kyle is with Leadership Nomad under the TSL Group, he has spent over a decade living and working in the Asia Pacific region helping companies expand into new markets and grow their sales. The discussion is focused on the following: 1. How to find sales people when this area…

This is Part 1 of a 2 Part podcast series and the conversation is on sales strategy and what you need to know about the Asia Pacific market. Globig’s guest is Kyle Hegarty. Kyle is with Leadership Nomad under the TSL Group, and he has spent over a decade living and working in the Asia Pacific region helping companies expand into new markets and gro…

Globig’s guest on the Globig Expansion Podcast is Sabine Amend, from Kultur & Management Inc. and TI Communication. Sabine is an intercultural trainer and consultant. Her current focus is on international M&A, knowledge-management in international HR, and international virtual teams. Our discussion focuses on effectively doing business in China.…

Globig talks to Gabor Puhalla, the co-founder and CEO of profiq, a company that provides high quality software engineering services to innovative Agile software companies with offices in Prague Czech Republic and Silicon Valley. The services trade internationally is the fastest growing type of global business being done and many companies will work…

Globig’s guest is Sabine Amend, the founder of Kultur & Management Inc. Sabine is an intercultural trainer and consultant. Her current focus is on international M & A, knowledge-management in international HR, and international virtual teams. Our discussion focuses on effective communication with Germans.…

What Are The HR Implications of International Assignments? Our world is much more global and digitally connected today than ever before and many people dream about living and working in a foreign country. Even if companies don’t initiate overseas assignments, it’s not uncommon for employees to request the opportunity to work abroad. Globig welcomes…

Joining Globig as a guest on this podcast is Richard Leggett,the CEO of Frontier Strategy Group. FSG is a leader in providing actionable intelligence on international markets to companies expanding into and operating around the world.By Globig

PODCAST: How To Utilize Resources Like The World Trade Center To Enhance Your Global Expansion Globig interviews Karen Gerwitz, the president of the World Trade Center in Denver. World Trade Centers are global organizations that help companies expand into foreign markets. On this podcast you'll learn: 1. What is the World Trade Center 2. How you ca…

Hiring locally without creating a business entity Globig had the chance to talk with Nick Stanton, the SVP of Global Employment Outsourcing (GEO) at Safeguard World International to discuss 2017 Trends in Internationalization, a part of our lean global expansion series. The GEO service allows companies to accelerate their global expansion initiativ…

When going global, you may qualify for IC-DISC, a significant tax incentive available to qualifying manufacturers, producers, resellers, and exporters of goods that are produced in the United States with an ultimate destination outside the United States. Globig talks about the IC-DISC with Mark Griswold, a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and Inte…

Globig interviews Sven Hecker, founder of several companies around the world that have found success going global including one of the hottest global expansion resource companies located in Germany, ClevverMail. Learn about: • What inspired Sven to start his companies • What’s been easiest and hardest about expanding abroad • Resources he’s found h…

Globig’s guest speaker is Ragu Bhargava, the CEO of Global Upside (globalupside.com), a leader in helping companies transform their finance, accounting, and human resources functions in over 90 countries. Ragu’s mantra is ‘Impossible is not in my vocabulary’ and he’s helped many companies navigate some of the most complex business expansion environ…