stylized image of workers distributed around the world (Photo: elenabsl/Adobe Stock)

The pandemic pushed many firms into remote and hybrid work environments. This caused HR to adjust quickly and to rush into the realities of remote working. As of Fall 2021, remote work is an expectation for many workers, not a luxury. Accepting this new dynamic means hiring teams also need to broaden their talent pools to a global scale. 

For many firms that transitioned all staff to remote, there is no “headquarters.” There’s still a corporate address for legal and tax purposes, but when everyone’s virtual, there’s not a central location. This dramatic shift increased the potential labor pools for employers, giving them access to workers from Jacksonville to Jakarta. With the global workforce opportunity comes challenges, including the compliance and tax regulations with workers operating in various countries.

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO.com, part of your ALM digital membership.

Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO.com content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Critical BenefitsPRO.com information including cutting edge post-reform success strategies, access to educational webcasts and videos, resources from industry leaders, and informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM, BenefitsPRO magazine and BenefitsPRO.com events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com

Already have an account?


NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2023 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

BenefitsPRO

Join BenefitsPRO

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to navigate the shifting employee benefits industry. Join BenefitsPRO.com now!

  • Unlimited access to BenefitsPRO.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on BenefitsPRO.com and ALM events.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join BenefitsPRO

Copyright © 2023 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.