


How to engage a global workforce
Many organisations have multiple offices or worksites across the world. The popularity of remote and flexible working means that staff might also not even be tied to designated sites anymore – so a global workforce could be based from home […]

Justifying the cost of global HR software
Managing a global workforce isn’t easy. HR practitioners have to navigate the challenges of different languages, multiple currencies and various working patterns – not to mention employment laws varying widely from country to country. And on top of all that, […]

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4 things that a true global HR software system will provide
As more and more businesses ‘go global’, and HR teams support staff across borders, having the global HR software in place to facilitate this becomes business critical. It’s no mean feat to create a piece of software that is truly […]

Connecting an international workforce: the power of HR portals
If you are already using our HR software, Cezanne HR, I’m sure that you’ve discovered the HR portal and workspace area of the system. It’s a popular feature with many of our clients, making it really easy to centrally – […]

Keeping data in your HR Software safe: Why roles matter
The cyber security initiative just launched by the CIPD is a timely reminder that HR has a particularly tricky security challenge. On the one hand, you have a legal responsibility to make sure that confidential employee information is kept safe. […]

How to tap into global talent
In a global, interconnected world, the opportunities for people to work abroad have never been greater. A year in New York opening a new satellite office? A secondment to Germany to oversee a business-critical project? A few months in Dubai […]

Five steps to engaging a global workforce
In the past week I’ve done a Skype interview with a contact in Dubai, collaborated on a joint project with colleagues in Boston, and taken part in a virtual meeting with a client in Italy. It’s a simple illustration of […]

Employing overseas talent: staying legal
Employing people from overseas hit the headlines again last month with the Queen’s Speech and the announcement of government plans to crack down on illegal workers, and further limit sponsorship of overseas workers. Employers are ultimately responsible for checking that […]