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20 Days to a Better Firm: Keep them in the loop

November 2022

While it's all too common for companies of all kinds to keep their employees in the dark about the state of the business — breeding rumors, fear and worse — the top workplaces in the accounting profession take the opposite approach, sharing plenty of information (though not, of course, every little detail) about the present circumstances and future prospects of the firm to keep staff engaged and optimistic.

3 Mobile Equity Challenges Healthcare Companies Face and How to Solve Them

October 2022 | Chris Hall

Everything from the rise in telehealth trends to the COVID-19 pandemic has increased remote work within the healthcare sector. As companies face shortages and risks from face-to-face encounters, it’s likely that the remote workforce will only continue to grow within healthcare. However, if your healthcare organization offers equity compensation, such as stock options or restricted stock, remote work could cause substantial tax implications. Healthcare leaders who spot and avoid these potential mobile equity challenges now could prevent tax violations, regulatory penalties, and talent shortages down the road.

Secrets to a Successful Remote or Hybrid Work Program For Nonprofits

August 2022 | Eric Loff

Much of the nonprofit sector turned to remote work out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as offices reopen, organizations need to decide how remote work will fit into their business strategy. What many leaders don’t realize is that remote work carries unique risks and challenges — especially when it comes to tax and compliance issues. However, by adopting a proactive approach to remote and hybrid working arrangements, nonprofits can avoid these headaches and chart a more successful course for the employees and their organizations.

Common Mobility Tax Mistakes in the Energy Sector and How to Avoid Them

August 2022 | Jen Stein

As international travel picks up, energy corporations are turning to mobile employees to fulfill their international staffing needs. However, as mobile work gains steam, tax and compliance risks continue to grow as well—unbeknownst to most corporate leaders. Many businesses, unfortunately, are failing to set up an adequate plan to protect against tax violations in the home and host locations of their employees, and it could cause tax nightmares in the near future.

Why Retailers Need a Global Mobility Program and How to Build One

August 2022 | Eric Loff

2022 continues to be a challenging year for global retailers. Inflation, a potential recession, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and major geopolitical tensions have created significant supply and demand uncertainty. These challenges call into question the viability of “business as usual,” with retail executives needing to reevaluate the location of operations and the availability of talent.

How HR Teams Can Prepare for the Remote Work Boom

November 2021 | Mark Tirpak

The way employees work continues to morph as a result of COVID-19, and it appears the remote workforce is here to stay. However, most HR departments haven’t adjusted to this uptick in remote work. With more and more employees working across state and international borders, this workforce trend is poised to set off a multitude of problems, including potential tax violations. As long-term remote work sparks a growing number of consequences, HR professionals need to reassess their remote work policies now to avoid long-term headaches in the future.

Ford Motor Co. Shows Mobility Compliance as a New Direction for Travel Managers

April 2021 | Featured

The ever-changing role of the travel manager appears to have mutated yet again thanks to macro-trends that stretch well beyond the business travel sector. Step forward the mobility compliance manager, a role certainly accelerated by new border controls in response to Covid-19 but that was emerging anyway thanks to increased unrelated checks and restrictions on international freedom of movement.