Free guides for global employment
Deep-dive playbooks, compliance handbooks, and regional hiring guides — all free, all research-backed, all updated for 2026.
2026 Global Expansion Playbook
The definitive guide for companies expanding internationally. Covers market selection, entity vs. EOR decision frameworks, compliance essentials for 15 key markets, payroll setup, and team onboarding at scale. Used by 3,000+ HR and finance leaders.
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The Complete EOR Buyers Guide 2026
How to evaluate, compare, and select the right Employer of Record partner. Covers pricing models, SLA expectations, compliance depth, and the 23 questions you must ask any EOR vendor.
Global Compliance Handbook 2026
Employment law essentials across 20 jurisdictions — contracts, termination, statutory benefits, payroll taxes, and risk flags for each market. Updated for 2026 legislative changes.
Global Payroll Implementation Guide
Step-by-step playbook for consolidating multi-country payroll onto a single platform — from data migration and currency management to compliance calendar setup and error-rate benchmarks.
Remote Work Policy Templates 2026
Ready-to-use templates and frameworks for building a world-class remote work program — including async-first communication policies, equipment stipend guidelines, and cross-border tax guidance.
International Employee Benefits Benchmark Report
Benchmark data on health insurance, pension, parental leave, and wellbeing benefits across 25 countries. Understand what minimum legal compliance looks like vs. what talent-competitive packages offer.
Hiring in APAC: The Complete Regional Guide
In-depth hiring guides for Australia, Singapore, Japan, India, and the Philippines — covering employment law, payroll complexity ratings, cultural onboarding considerations, and time-to-hire benchmarks.
Contractor vs. Employee Classification Guide
Misclassification can cost millions. This guide covers classification rules across the US (FLSA/ABC test), UK (IR35), EU (Platform Work Directive), and 10 other jurisdictions — with a built-in risk scoring tool.
The AI-Powered HR Stack for Global Teams
How leading companies are using AI-native tools for compliance monitoring, payroll automation, and workforce analytics. Includes vendor comparison matrix and ROI frameworks.
Hiring in EMEA: The Complete Regional Guide
Compliance essentials for Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Spain, and Poland — covering Works Councils, GDPR data transfer rules, CBA obligations, and notice period complexity.
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