Global Expansion Challenges and Solutions

The chapter covers common mistakes in expanding internationally, the efficiency of Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, and budgeting for an international workforce. It discusses factors like effective cost of labor, exit costs, paying employees abroad, currency management, outsourcing labor, and a company's global growth strategy. The conversation also delves into revenue analysis, key growth metrics, and the importance of data access and technology for successful global expansion.

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Simone Nardi, the CFO of Globalization Partners, one of the largest providers of Employer Of Record (EOR) services, joins CJ for a masterclass in expanding internationally. Simone explains the concept of an Employer of Record, how it handles employment-related tasks and obligations for companies going abroad, and how it differs from a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Together they flesh out a framework for CEOs and CFOs looking to build teams internationally. They talk about everything that goes into hiring great people abroad and doing it in a cost-efficient and strategic manner, including how to budget for an international workforce, staying abreast of changing regulations, using EORs to move employees between countries, considering the fluctuation of currency values, and even exit cost considerations. Simone also sheds light on Globalization Partners’ business model, the different revenue lines that they forecast for, and the metrics they track.

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(00:00) Preview and Intro

(02:12) Sponsor - NetSuite | Maxio

(04:47) Definition of Employer Of Record (EOR)

(06:51) Definition of Professional Employer Organization (PEO)

(11:19) Key Considerations for Expanding Globally

(15:16) Use Cases for an EOR

(16:01) Costs That People Overlook When Hiring Abroad