As a business expands global operations across multiple countries, each have their own legal, regulatory and cultural variations. This means effective and efficient global mobility management becomes more essential as employee operations expand.
Our team of payroll specialists understand how difficult it can be for businesses to manage and streamline processes. Here we look at four core strategies on how to make navigate the complexities of international payroll and tax compliance straightforward with clear and simple processes.
Embrace technology
- Technology is a driver of efficient global mobility management with secure payroll software platforms that automate employee applications simplifying relocation
- Removing administrative burdens mean your employees benefit from transparency of all employee data updated in real-time
- Significantly reduce administrative tasks and activate employees convenience and peace of mind their people will be paid on time, every time
Prioritise compliance
- Countries have unique tax regulations and processes that include visa applications, work permits and social security
- Global networks of local experts help make sure you’re fully compliant with any evolving rules and regulations
- Avoid non-compliance that can lead to significant fines and delays, as well as damage business reputations
Foster culture
- Staff relocations to different countries include a need to adapt to cultural differences, social norms and communication styles, as well as workplace etiquette
- Businesses need to make sure their people are equipped with the knowledge and support they require to thrive in a new cultural environment
- If your team is equipped with the knowledge and understanding they need to positively engage with others, they can make a greater contribution to your business and their community
On-going support
- Work-life balance is essential for a person’s physical and mental health
- Priority for many of the talented individuals you want to recruit or retain includes making sports and HR support readily available
- Relocation packages should be tailored to each person’s specific needs and preferences, including flexible working hours, memberships & well-being support
If you can offer flexibility and accommodate various work-related responsibilities, you’ll have a much happier, satisfied and productive team. At the same time, you’ll no longer be limited by geographical constraints and be able to tap into a wider pool of talent around the world. This can help you establish yourself as a much more attractive proposition to top talent in your industry and be better placed to keep hold of them for longer.
If you regularly check in with members of your team, perhaps in scheduled one-two-ones and employee surveys, you can gain better insights into their needs and wishes and respond accordingly. Having mechanisms in place where employees can be heard helps to create a sense of trust.
How activpayroll assist with global mobility service
Efficient global mobility management is about much more than simply moving people around the world. It’s also about creating a thriving global workforce capable of driving future success and innovation. From our global HR services and global mobility knowledge to years of experience in global payroll, if you want to deliver a successful global mobility programme, there’s no one better placed to help you than activpayroll.
If you’d like to find out more about how our global mobility services can help you to expand internationally and realise your global potential, speak wtih an expert today.