Globig Podcasts

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 fundraising and how to answer if you're a founder who is female, a person of color, LGBTQ, neurodiverse and more. 

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 Talent Solutions is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services, doing business in over 150 countries. Listen now for suggestions on how to navigate hiring in a time of uncertainty, what we can and can't predict about Brexit, and more.  

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 Services Director of Human Resources at Global Upside Corporation 

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 or resident of the US, which has a dual-taxation treaty with several countries.  Here to share how expats and companies can best prepare for international business relocation is guest Ragu Bhargava. Mr. Bhargava is an award-winning and experienced financial executive, entrepreneur, and leader.  He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Upside Corporation - which includes Global Upside, Global PEO Services, Mihi, and Gava Talent Solutions, a conglomerate specializing in international business operating in over 150 countries.

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 Adam Sheffield, the Chief Revenue Officer for Global Upside Corporation, a global conglomerate specializing in international business operating in 150+ countries, delves into this new law and its effects in this podcast. 

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 of Human Resources at Global Upside Corporation – which includes Global Upside, Global PEO Services, Mihi, and Gava Talent Solutions, a conglomerate specializing in international business operating in over 150 countries. Mr. Sharma clarified many aspects about the process of immigration - such as when to hire an outside firm or lawyer, how to prepare documents, what to expect time-wise, and how geopolitical issues can come into play. 

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 companies need to be concerned about regarding regulation. 

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 differences and similarities. Our guest expert is Ragu Bhargava. Ragu is an award winning and experienced financial executive, entrepreneur and leader. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Upside Corporation – which includes Global Upside, Global PEO Services, Mihi, and Gava Talent Solutions, a conglomerate specializing in international business operating in 150+ countries.

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 guest expert is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions, Gava Talent Solutions which is part of the Global Upside group of companies, is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services, doing business in over 100 countries.

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 and maintaining full HR compliance. Global Upside offers Accounting, Payroll, HR, and Talent Acquisition Services globally.

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 about company culture, culture shock, and how it impacts employee loyalty for international employees. Our guest expert is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions. Gava Talent Solutions is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services, doing business in over 100 countries.

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 international expansion and has over 20 years’ experience in international finance and operations starting her career with KMPG Singapore and subsequently in senior Finance management roles in China, Hong Kong, UK and USA.

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. We won’t be able to cover everything but you can download the helpful checklist in the resource section at the bottom of the podcast blog page. Our guest expert is Linda Lim, the Director of Client Services at Global Upside. She manages all aspects of international expansion and has over 20 years’ experience in international finance and operations starting her career with KMPG Singapore and subsequently in senior Finance management roles in China, Hong Kong, UK and USA.

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 Payroll at Global Upside. Nathan oversees payroll processing for over 5000 employees from different clients across 45 countries. Some of the important discussion topics we cover and questions we answer in this podcast include: 1. What exactly is a works council and how are they different from a trade union?2. What are the areas of business that Works Councils will influence?3. What are some of the hardest aspects for companies to comply with?4. What are the benefits for having Works Councils?5. For companies considering going into Germany, there is a concept called co-determination or ‘Mitbestimmung’, which is an even more robust version of typical Works Councils. What is it and how does it apply?6. How important is having a good working relationship with work councils for a company expanding abroad?7. Are all companies required to participate in Works Councils? Can companies choose not to participate in works councils? What are the requirements?8. What are the costs for a company associated with running works councils and the participation of their employees?

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'll most likely have to terminate the employee from the PEO firm and rehire them to their own international business entity. Our guest expert is Ragu Bhargava, the award-winning Co-Founder and CEO of the four companies that comprise the Global Upside Group.

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 their impact on hiring related to. Globig’s special guest and expert is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions. Gava Talent Solutions is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services, doing business in over 100 countries.

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 Talent Solutions, and Mihi- HCM Technology. Global Upside is the world's leading provider of HR, Payroll, Accounting, Finance, Compliance and Talent Acquisition services.

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 transform their finance, accounting, and human resources functions in over 100 countries.

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. 

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, Accounting, Finance, Compliance and Talent Acquisition services.

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 software and shares her insights into some of the biggest challenges companies face as they do business internationally. While it is no surprise that companies are expanding globally much sooner, as it has become a necessity, this has put a lot of strain on the HR workforce, as different countries have vastly different rules and compliance requirements and costs associated.

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.

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 evaluating and hiring HR partners around the world.You’ll learn what experience, skills, technology, business approaches, trends, and security considerations are critical for success.

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 resources functions in over 100 countries. Mary provides helpful advice about some of the key pitfalls to be prepared for before and when hiring international employees.

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 code since 1986. Shannon helps us to understand what the biggest changes are to US International Tax Rules and what impact those changes will have.

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 lot of things to consider for a company, one area often forgotten is how their international business can impact their taxes, tax reporting requirements, and other potential tax related implications. When it comes to delivering a product or service internationally it's important to prepare in advance for new requirements.

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' ability to understand and operate in the China market and has successfully assisted more than 500 companies from over 50 countries with their China market entry.

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 both large and small companies use the Global Outlook Report 2018 to make strategic business decisions. Richard shares the top trends, key risks, and top opportunities for businesses in the top 7 regions: Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Central & Easter Europe, Western Europe, Latin America, North America, and Sub Sahara Africa.

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 resources functions in over 100 countries. This podcast explores the question: Is Gen Z the HR manager’s dream employee or are they a nightmare to manage?

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 companies successfully enter the UK market and supporting them to reach their business goals.

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 human resources functions in over 100 countries.    

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 Global Employer of Record or PEO organization, other times its best for them to set up a business entity with a partner. This podcast will evaluate the options and provide insights into the Chinese hiring market. Globig’s podcast guest is Robbert Gorris from Sovereign China Limited. Sovereign China accelerates international clients' ability to understand and operate in the China market. They’ve successfully assisted more than 600 companies from over 50 countries with their China market entry.

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 LuxembourgChamber of Commerce in Beijing (BenCham). During his time with BenCham, he was involved in many business delegations visiting China from a diverse range of industries. Robbert now shares his expertise having worked in China for the past 8 years and helps companies expand into China for Soverign China Group. With offices in worldwide, Sovereign China accelerates international clients' ability to understand and operate in the China market. They’ve successfully assisted more than 600 companies from over 50 countries with their China market entry.

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 also deal with related HR, Benefits, Payroll, Tax, and Accounting issues.

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 hire employees fast without having to set up legal entities in foreign jurisdictions and deal with related HR, Benefits, Payroll, Tax, and Accounting issues. The discussion is focused on the following:1. What is the gig economy and how are companies using it? 2. Is this just a US phenomenon or are you seeing a global impact?3. How does the gig economy specifically impact human resources departments?4. What are the best ways that companies can adapt to this new trend?5. Will the appeal of this new, versatile, way to work will attract top talent that would otherwise migrate towards a standard, corporate job?6. What are the best ways to employ high-powered employees that are partial to free-lance work?7. There are two schools of thought: Many people have called the gig economy a “trend” or a “fad,” saying that it might fade out of popularity in a few years, while others have stipulated that by 2040 the U.S. economy won’t even be recognizable due to the changes and advancements that the on-demand economy will usher in. Is the gig economy sustainable?  

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 is so hot? What does it take to be competitive when hiring? What are the expectations from qualified sales people? 2. Is it a mistake to bring in your sales team from another country? How important is it to hire local? What about hybrid teams of expats and locals? 3. What are the characteristics of a good sales person in this market? 4. What will it take to be successful? Does your sales person need a deep industry rolodex? 5. Tips for building relationships. How long does it take to get in the door? 6. How much pre-marketing is needed to warm up a new market?

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 grow their sales. 1. Asia Pacific- what is it and why is it a hot market ?2. How do companies usually approach this market and how should they do it to be effective?3. Unique characteristics of each country4. What’s the best place to start your sales efforts? Are some countries easier or better to start in? Can you use one country as a base and then expand from there?5. Advice for what not to do in each market In Part 2 we’ll discuss how to hire and build business relationships in the Asia Pacific countries.

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 with distributed team members and experts around the world. Gabor shares his unique perspective on how to work effectively with international and remote teams.

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 Mary Lemons, the VP of Human Resources Solutions at Global Upside as our guest to explore the HR implications of letting your employees work around the world. Global Upside is a leader in helping companies transform their finance, accounting, and human resources functions in over 90 countries.

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.

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 Center2. How you can utilize the WTC services3. What type of resources are available 4. How the new US administration and Brexit impact visas, trade deals, and other things to pay attention to5. What specific information they recommend companies compile prior to making decisions on where to do trade6. The areas that companies struggle the most when going global 7. Learn about the new World Trade Center being built for 20198. Online resources available Resources:World Trade Center Denver (http://wtcdenver.org/)

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 initiatives into 150 different countries, making it much faster, less costly and lowers the risks of hiring locally because you don’t have to establish a local business entity first. As the employer of record, SafeGuard World International legally employs a companies workforce through a local established entity, handles all of the HR and payroll while placing the team on assignment back to you. In this podcast we discuss:What are the benefits of using a global employer of recordHow does it work and how quickly can a company hire their first employeeHow offer letters are used internationallyRisks associated with hiring contractorsExit strategy, what if things don’t work out when hiring abroad?

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 International Tax Senior Manager at Eide Bailly, one of the top accounting firms in the US. Mark has worked in a variety of industries, including international taxation, real estate, manufacturing and professional services. He has significant experience with IC-DISC, including compliance and commission calculations. Topics we discuss include:1. What is an IC-DISC?2. What benefit does IC-DISC provide?2. What types of businesses can take advantage of the IC-DISC?3. How does it work?4. How is the commission amount calculated?5. What export sales qualify to be included in the commission calculation?6. What are some items to consider when implementing an IC-DISC structure?7. Is this something that needs to be set up every year or only once? Do you get the benefit every year? Does the company and share holders benefit? Listed To The IC- DISC Podcast

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 helpful• The benefits of using virtual offices around the world• Why location matters • Tips and advice for other founders going global Resources:Sven Hecker LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenhecker?)ClevverMail.com (http://www.clevvermail.com)Globig.co (http://www.globig.co)

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 environments. This podcast will focus on answering questions about:The best EU expansion locationsHow to evaluate a marketHow to get tax breaks without opening an officeHow to limit tax exposure and risk when selecting to open a branch or subsidiary Differences between Western and Eastern EuropeCompany law compliance requirementsEmployment law Join us to learn more about EU business expansion.

Our podcast guest is Roman Huber, who has been the Managing Director of Bayern Kapital since 2006. Bayern Kapital, based in Bavaria, was founded on the initiative of the Bavarian government in 1995. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bavarian LFA Förderbank . As the venture capital organization of the Land of Bavaria, Bayern Kapital provides equity capital financing for the founders of young innovative technology companies in Bavaria.   You’ll hear about: How investing in Bavaria is differet from investing in the US The typical types of investments seen in Bavaria and how are deals structured How large the investor community is in Bavaria How most startups fund their early stage companies The process for getting a meeting and pitching to investors How close and supportive of foreign companies the Bavarian community is What a typical seed investment looks like for an early startup and how big the rounds are Opportunities for growth funding and if companies have to look outside of Bavaria to close larger growth rounds The preferred exit strategies for German startups   Contact: Roman Huber Bayern Kapital Invest In Bavaria   Resources: org com co