Hire Remote Workers: Structuring the Virtual Interview

If you’re hiring remote workers, interviewing candidates who are relocating, or just choosing a less cumbersome interview method, virtual interviews are becoming commonplace in today’s recruitment and hiring process. If you’re unfamiliar with virtual interviewing—whether video interview or phone interview—it can be difficult to feel comfortable.
Pros and Cons of Employment Outsourcing

When most people think of outsourcing employees, they think of outsourcing specific roles to qualified candidates. There is another option: employment outsourcing. When organizations work with an employer of record (EOR), the EOR becomes the legal employer for the worker for the duration of their employment. There are also professional employment organizations (PEO) that act […]
Who Qualifies for a TN 1 Visa? (Updated 2022)

If you’re the owner of a Canadian company looking to expand to the US, you might be thinking about sending some of your top employees across the border to oversee the efforts instead of monitoring from afar. Or, perhaps you are a Canadian professional being sent on an assignment to the US branch of your […]
Canadian vs. American: Drug Testing & Background Checks (Updated 2022)

If you’re expanding your business from the US to Canada, it’s a good idea to brush up on how the employment regulations differ between the two countries. While regulations may seem similar at first glance, following the US rules and regulations you’ve grown accustomed to for employees in Canada could get you into legal trouble […]
Exchange or Equivalent: Determining the Salary Range When Hiring International Employees

There is a long list of items that need to be checked off when hiring internationally—whether you’re simply hiring over the border or across an ocean. This is because of the differences in labor laws covering everything from maternity leave to termination to payroll taxes. One that many organizations don’t plan for is employee compensation. […]
What Canadian Contractors Working in the US Need to Know (Updated 2022)

The chance to work as a contractor in the United States is an exciting opportunity for Canadian workers to experience a foreign market, expand their skill set, and gain valuable insight into US business practices. Unfortunately, new opportunities for Canadians to work south of the border were disrupted by the pandemic thanks to closed international […]
5 Global Expansion Strategies to Consider (Updated 2021)

A successfully growing business is the goal for every owner. Global expansion is a big undertaking, but it is also an enormous opportunity for growth. Download our whitepaper “7 Tips to Help You Hire the Right PEO” today!
The Simplest Way to Expand Business in Canada (Updated 2021)

Your business has been growing steadily, but you’re always on the lookout for new opportunities. As your current markets have reached maturity, you’ve been wondering what your next move will be.
5 FAQs about Expanding Your Business from Canada to the US (Updated 2021)

Expanding a business from Canada to the US is often a logical move for Canadian entrepreneurs. For some people, it may even be a goal. The US is the nearest international market. It’s also one of the largest markets in the world. Further, Canada and the US share close economic ties and similar cultures, making […]
How an American Company Does Canadian Payroll (Updated 2021)

With the world more connected and more jobs going remote, it’s no surprise that US companies are seeking out talent north of the border in Canada. After all, there are many benefits to hiring Canadian employees, including cost savings and diverse skill sets.