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🔷🔶 The 21st Edition of Acumen International's Global Employment Tax & Compliance Newsletter is here! 🌍 🔹🔸🔹 What's inside: 🇪🇺 EU: New AI regulations to watch for. 🇦🇹 Austria: Teleworking laws expanded—get prepared. 🇨🇿 Czech Republic: Major Labour Code updates, including flexible parental leave. 🇩🇰 Denmark: Legal challenge to the EU Minimum Wage Directive—find out more. 🇫🇷 France: A new pathway for undocumented workers and upcoming birth leave reform. 🇮🇪 Ireland: Implementation of the EU Minimum Wages Directive. 🇱🇹 Lithuania: Minimum wage increase—adjust your payroll. 🇦🇪 UAE: Cryptocurrency accepted as partial salary—are you ready? 🇸🇬 Singapore: New parental leave policies and upcoming guidelines on restrictive clauses. 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Solutions for rehiring displaced talent in high-risk regions. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan: Streamline your entry with a Global Employer of Record solution. 🔹 Plus, an exciting sneak peek into the upcoming Global Compliance Navigator—your key to managing compliance across 190+ countries. 🔸 Stay informed and compliant with our expert guidance to help your business thrive globally.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan: Central Asia's Emerging Innovation Hub 🌏 🔹🔸 Once reliant on natural resources, Kazakhstan is transforming into a tech-driven economy backed by government initiatives and a growing startup ecosystem. 🔸🔹 Positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan is building a future as Central Asia’s innovation powerhouse. 🇰🇿 Why Kazakhstan? 🇰🇿 🔹 Economic Renaissance: Strategic investments fueling Kazakhstan’s shift to a digital economy, with growth in fintech, e-commerce, and AI. 🔸 A Strong Talent Pipeline: Government initiatives to train 100,000 IT specialists by 2025, creating a skilled, future-ready workforce. 🔹 Geographic Advantage: Kazakhstan’s infrastructure developments make it a gateway to Eurasian markets. How Acumen International can help you launch teams and expand into Kazakhstan: 🔸Fast-Track Market Entry: Enter Kazakhstan without entity setup, reducing costs and complexity. 🔹 Full Compliance: Navigate evolving labour laws, industry-specific tax requirements, and strict work permit processes with local expertise and human support. 🔸Adaptable Workforce Solutions: Test the market, hire talent, and scale operations flexibly, without the long-term commitment. 🔹Flexible Expansion: Test the market, hire talent, and scale operations without a long-term commitment. 🔹🔸 Ready to unlock Kazakhstan’s potential? Read our article: https://bit.ly/3C60WyD to explore how Acumen International can help you tap into Central Asia’s most dynamic market — compliantly and cost-effectively. #Kazakhstan #GlobalExpansion #OilandGas #Renewables #innovation #employment #payroll #EmployerOfRecord

🌍 Acumen International: Your Global Employment Partner 🌍 🔹 Grow Without Borders: Hire in 190+ countries without the need for local entities, while we handle the legal and compliance details. 🔸 Pay Teams Anywhere: Our global payroll solutions ensure your teams get paid on time, with precision—no matter where they are based. 🔹Benefits Make Your People Happy: We design benefits packages that work locally, making sure your people feel valued and supported wherever they are. 🔸You Grow, We Support: As your team expands, we stay by your side with ongoing human support to keep things running smoothly. 🔹We’ve already helped businesses across 190+ countries. Now let us help you do the same. 🎯 We make global work—work for everyone. 👉 Get express quote for your immediate or planned global employment needs: https://bit.ly/3Up8lPY #GlobalEmployment #Payroll #EmployeeBenefits #GlobalExpansion #WorkFromAnywhere #RemoteWork

🔹 Important Update for Employers in Norway 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴 Recent tax changes signal a reduction in the financial burden for companies, creating a more favourable environment for business operations. This adjustment is a clear step toward stabilising costs and supporting growth. 🔹 Enhanced Competitive Advantage With lower tax obligations, Norwegian companies can strengthen their position in the market and attract top talent without added financial pressure. 🔹 Adapting to New Realities These changes highlight the need for employers to remain adaptable and proactive in monitoring regulatory shifts. As the global business landscape evolves, so must your hiring and compliance strategies to ensure long-term success. 💬 If you want to expand or optimise your global workforce, we’re here to help. Contact us for global employment services in Norway: https://bit.ly/3BSi4rH #GlobalExpansion #Payroll #Compliance #Norway #EmployerOfRecord #TalentAcquisition

🔷 Global Mobility in Oil & Gas: 2024 Trends 🌍 The demand for global talent and cross-border workforce solutions is rising as the energy sector evolves. Key trends include: 🔸 Energy Transition: Workers are shifting to renewable energy roles, creating a hybrid workforce across traditional and clean energy sectors. 🔹 Global Talent Deployment: Saudi Arabia and the UAE invest heavily, creating opportunities for skilled global workers. 🔸 Digital Transformation: New technologies are driving demand for tech-savvy talent worldwide. 🔹 Local Regulations: Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Angola enforce local employment laws, requiring strategic compliance solutions. 🌐 Acumen International helps companies navigate these shifts with comprehensive global employment and mobility solutions. 🔷 Let’s power the future of energy together! Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/40p9ef5 #GlobalMobility #EnergyTransition #Renewables #OilAndGas #WorkforceDeployment #TalentAcquisition #EmployerOfRecord

🌍 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇪🇸 🇲🇽 🇵🇹 🇧🇷 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇯🇵 🇨🇳 🇰🇷 🇮🇳 We’re proud to share expert knowledge from Stuart Creasey in his latest article, "Transforming Global Employment: The Trusted Advisor Approach." 🌐 Drawing from years of hands-on experience in the field, Stuart explores how businesses can move beyond transactional relationships and embrace strategic, trust-based advisory partnerships to navigate the complexities of global expansion and talent management. 🔑 Key insights include: 🔹 Transitioning to long-term, strategic partnerships that drive sustained success. 🔸 Expert guidance on managing complex global workforce challenges. 🔹 Proactively addressing global tax and compliance risks. 🔸 How human expertise makes all the difference when navigating global employment regulations. 🔹 7 Practical Rules for Guiding Clients Through Global Expansion. 🌐 At Acumen International: Global EOR | PEO, we know that real-world experience and deep insight lead to smarter, more sustainable global expansion. Discover how our consultative approach supports businesses across 190+ countries. #GlobalEmployment #TrustedAdvisor #GlobalExpansion #Compliance #Consulting #TalentAcquisition

🔷 Mental Health, Remote Work, and DEI: Building Stronger, Inclusive Workplaces Worldwide 🔶 🌐 As we continue to reshape the modern workplace, it's clear that remote work and mental health are critical drivers of well-being and productivity 🌍 Here’s how these elements are transforming the future of work: 🔹 45% Diversity Boost: Remote work expands opportunities for hiring geographically diverse talent, with 45% of companies seeing this shift in 2024. 🔸 Time Flexibility: Remote work allows for better work-life balance, especially for women and caregivers who juggle family responsibilities while being productive professionals. 🔹 Location Flexibility: No longer tied to a physical office, remote roles give minorities and women access to jobs in industries like tech and others, which might otherwise be limited by geography 💻🌍. 🔸 Reducing Bias: By reducing face-to-face office interactions, remote work environments can help diverse candidates escape the bias or microaggressions sometimes present in traditional office settings🛡️. 🔹 The Bigger Picture: Companies that prioritize DEI initiatives, coupled with remote work and mental health support, see reduced turnover, improved engagement, and higher productivity. Check out the infographic below to learn how DEI, mental health, and remote work make workplaces more inclusive and productive 💪✨. #RemoteWork #MentalHealth #DEI #Diversity #FutureOfWork #WorkLifeBalance #Inclusion #EmployeeWellbeing

🌍💼 Local Entity vs. Global EOR: Which Strategy Fits Your Global Expansion? 🌟 The dynamics of global expansion have shifted. Companies no longer rely solely on physical assets—today, the focus is on hiring talent across borders to innovate and create new services. 💡 🔶 Local Entity Setup: Offers full control but requires significant investment and long-term commitment. This traditional local incorporation can slow down your target market entry, and exits are rarely simple. 🔷 Global Employer of Record (EOR): A more flexible option, allowing you to hire talent globally without the hassle of entity setup. Think of it as using an established hiring infrastructure to expand without being tied down — just like how Airbnb revolutionised hospitality. 🌐 🛠️ 📊 Which model fits your global expansion strategy? 🔹  Testing new market with minimal cost and risk? 🔹 Scaling across multiple countries fast? 🔹 Streamlining compliance with fewer local challenges? 🔶Swipe through our carousel to explore 10 curious facts to help guide your decision. 🔷 Read the full article for a deeper dive into which strategy fits your expansion goals: https://bit.ly/4dGLZjq 🌐💡 #GlobalExpansion #EmployerOfRecord #Compliance #EOR #Payroll #HumanResources #RemoteWork #WorkFromAnywhere #TalentAcquisition

🇬🇧 🚀 UK Immigration Goes Digital: Is Your Business Ready? 🚀 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 Starting January 2025, the UK will fully transition to a digital immigration system. ➡️ Physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) will no longer be valid, and eVisas will be required for all workers. 🔷 What this means for employers: 🔹 You’ll need to shift to digital right-to-work checks using share codes instead of physical documents 🔹 Ensure your HR and compliance teams are ready for digital verification processes 🔹 Communicate with your visa-holding employees to ensure they register for an eVisa and link their passports before the December 31, 2024, deadline. 🎯 These changes are part of the UK Government’s plan to improve security and streamline border control processes. 🎯 Act now to ensure your workforce is fully compliant before the transition deadline. 🎯 At Acumen International, we support businesses in managing global talent, helping you onboard international employees quickly and compliantly across 190+ countries. Need to hire international talent in the UK? ⬇️ Get an express quote for our Global EOR services with full immigration support: https://bit.ly/3ZUPIa8

🔹🔸 100 Questions to Master Global Hiring: Your Guide to Smart Growth 🔹🔸 🎯 Bright minds are driven by curiosity. And global expansion is a journey into the unknown. 🎯 At Acumen International, we believe in the power of asking the right questions. 🎯 The questions you ask often matter more than the answers you expect. The right questions are your compass. 🎯 These 100 questions are designed to spark critical thinking, challenge your assumptions, and reveal potential blind spots in your strategy. 🔹 Discover how 100 essential questions can help you: 🔸 Stay compliant across borders 🔹 Support your remote teams 🔸 Uncover hidden opportunities 🔹 Mitigate risks in new markets 🔸 Ready to scale your workforce with confidence? Let’s start the conversation! Get the Insights: https://bit.ly/4gQCykC #GlobaExpansion #Compliance #RemoteWork #TalentAcquisition #TalentManagement #HRStrategy #Payroll #Leadership #FutureOfWork #WorkCulture #HumanResources