What Are the Differences Between a PEO and a Staffing Agency? (Updated 2021)

Any business owner or HR manager with a growing business knows that workforce expansion is often necessary and inevitable. This is especially true for international companies planning to enter new markets, as this will require a company to staff the new branch office in the new market or handle payroll and compliance for remote staff […]

Top 3 Benefits of Employing Canadians for U.S. Businesses

Many jobs today can be done remotely. As long as the workers have a computer and an internet connection, it’s often possible to do the work from anywhere in the world. For U.S. employers, this trend of remote work offers more choices when it comes to finding the right talent when a new role becomes […]

Payroll 101: Learning Canadian Payroll and Taxes (Updated 2021)

Expanding your business into Canada can help increase your reach and generate more brand recognition and revenue. But it also means the likelihood that you’ll need to hire a few employees, which in turn means you’ll need to understand the basics of Canadian payroll and taxes.

How to Hire Remote Employees Internationally

In today’s business world, expanding your workforce internationally is a smart decision. Removing geographical boundaries in hiring enables you to expand the diversity of your team and access top talent with varied skills and experience. While there are many benefits of hiring remote employees internationally, the process itself isn’t that simple. Hiring from other countries […]

How Long Can a Company Furlough an Employee in the US?

The pandemic has hit businesses hard on both sides of the border. If you’re a Canadian business owner with employees in the US, you’ve likely had to become familiar with many new employment laws and regulations over the past year as you’ve struggled with reduced revenue and difficulties making payroll. In order to stay afloat, […]

How to Pay Your International Employees the Right Way (Updated 2020)

Expanding your business operations into foreign markets can be a great way to increase your brand recognition and your profit margin, while hiring international employees can help you engage top talent. However, an international expansion also requires you to deal with many administrative back-office tasks. For example, you’re going to need to pay international employees. […]

Understanding Canadian Payroll vs. American Payroll (Updated 2020)

American companies looking to operate in Canada have to keep in mind that despite the cultural and economic similarities, there are significant differences between Canadian and American payroll. Business executives hiring Canadian employees must pay them according to Canadian laws and regulations. To do so compliantly, you’ll need to understand Canadian payroll tax deductions, payroll […]

The HR Exec’s Guide to Hiring in the US

As the world rolls forward, many HR executives are predicting something like a hiring frenzy. Those who had to furlough employees may need to hire people back quickly. Additional demand could mean increasing the number of hands on deck.

Canadian Payroll vs. U.S. Payroll: What’s the Difference? (Updated 2020)

Many American business owners see Canada as one of the best places to expand their business, and the same is true of Canadian business owners expanding to the US. Whether you’re operating a branch office in Texas or have an employee or two on the other side of the 49th, you’re probably involved in administering […]