Global Employment
Employer of Record in Germany: A complete guide (2026)
A practical guide to using an Employer of Record in Germany, covering how it works under German law, what it costs, and what to consider before committing.
9 Best Employer of Records in Germany (2026)
A practical comparison of EOR providers in Germany, covering compliance, pricing, long-term employment options, and the questions you should ask before committing.
Maternity and paternity leave in India vs Philippines: What EOR employers need to know
A detailed comparison of maternity and paternity leave entitlements in India and the Philippines, covering pay rates, and what EOR employers need to get right.
Maternity and paternity leave in the UK vs Netherlands: What EOR employers must know
A detailed comparison of maternity and paternity leave entitlements in the UK and Netherlands.
UK payroll: A guide for foreign employers
A practical guide to running UK payroll as a foreign employer, covering PAYE, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment, and when to use an Employer of Record.
11 Best Employer of Records in the UK (2026)
A practical comparison of 11 Employer of Record providers for UK hiring, covering pricing, compliance approach, and support models.
Employer of Record in the UK: A complete guide
An Employer of Record in the UK employs workers on your behalf through a registered UK entity, handling PAYE, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment and contracts.
Ireland payroll: A guide for foreign employers
A practical comparison of the leading EOR providers for companies hiring in Ireland, covering pricing, compliance approach, support models, and what to look for.
11 Best Employer of Records in Ireland (2026)
A practical comparison of the leading EOR providers for companies hiring in Ireland, covering pricing, compliance approach, support models, and what to look for.
Employer of Record in Ireland: A complete guide
Everything you need to know about using an Employer of Record to hire in Ireland, from payroll and tax obligations to choosing the right provider.
When should you hire an employee instead of an independent contractor?
The decision to hire an employee or an independent contractor affects compliance, cost, IP, and risk. Here's how to make the right call.
How to align legal, HR, and finance teams on global employment
Alignment across all Legal, HR, and Finance turns compliance from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage.
When should you use an EOR? 6 scenarios where it makes sense
EOR solves more problems than most companies realise. Here are the six situations where it's the right call.
What “local expertise” really means in an EOR provider
Every EOR provider claims local expertise. Few can back it up. Here is what genuine in-country knowledge looks like and how to test for it.
Why startups should consider an EOR for global expansion
Entity setup is built for companies with time and money to spare. Most startups have neither, which is exactly why the EOR model exists.
Recruitment challenges 2026: why skills gaps are pushing companies to hire globally
The skills gap is not a talent problem. It is a reach problem, and the companies solving it in 2026 are hiring globally.
High-touch vs low-touch EOR: what the difference actually means for your business
Understanding the difference between high-touch and low-touch Employer of Record providers helps you choose the right fit before you sign.
Employer of Record vs. contractor management: which one is suitable for your company?
Everything you need to know about Employer of Record vs. contractor management, including how the two models differ and which one is right for your business.
How EOR compliance works: Staying on top of local labour laws in every country
A practical guide to how an Employer of Record handles employment law compliance on your behalf, from contracts and payroll to terminations and regulatory updates.
Agent of Record vs Employer of Record: What they do, how they differ, and which one you need
Agent of Record and Employer of Record solve different problems for different worker types. This guide helps you understand both options.
How labour laws differ across countries (and why it matters)
Labour laws vary dramatically from country to country, from termination rights to paid leave and working hours. Understanding these differences is essential.
EOR vs local entity: Which is better for global expansion?
Choosing between an Employer of Record and a local entity is one of the biggest decisions in global expansion. Here’s how EOR vs local entity compares where it matters.
Top HR compliance mistakes companies make when hiring abroad
Hiring abroad brings opportunity and compliance risks. Here are the most common HR mistakes companies make when expanding internationally.
Employer of Record, demystified
Everything you need to know about Employer of Record, how it works in practice, and how it is used to support global employment across countries.
Going global without entities: Leadership introduction to Employer of Record
Understand when EOR is the right model, when it isn't, and how to avoid the pitfalls that jeopardise your success in global employment.
Regulatory roundup Q1 2026: Key updates for global employers
The new year has brought a wave of employment law changes across the globe. Here's what HR teams managing international employees need to know right now.
Legislative updates 2026: A guide for HR and Payroll teams
A practical summary of employment law and tax changes across 28 countries, and what to do now to stay compliant in 2026.
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Everything employers need to know
The June 2026 deadline is approaching. Here's everything you need to know to get your business ready.
Global hiring without guesswork: HR introduction to Employer of Record
Understand what an Employer of Record is (and isn’t), and what “done right” looks like for HR and People Ops in real life.
Employment regulations in Spain
Spain is one of the most complex markets for global employment. Understand the rules, risks and essentials of hiring people compliantly.
8 things HR leaders must know before expanding into a new country
See the eight critical things HR leaders must get right before expanding into a new country.
5 HR challenges that derail international expansion and how to overcome them
In this blog, we break down the 5 biggest HR challenges companies face when going global and share practical ways to get them right.
US vs Europe: How 2025 employment costs and net pay compare
See a comparison of employment costs and net pay in 10 US and European cities, revealing how salaries, taxes, and living costs affect hiring costs.
How long can you use an EOR? Country-by-country limits explained
From Germany's 18-month cap to the UK's unlimited arrangements, learn the EOR duration restrictions in key markets.
Do you lose control of your employees with an EOR?
Worried about losing control with an EOR? Learn what you manage vs. what the EOR handles, and how you can maintain full authority.
What it costs to employ across Europe in 2025
See data from 36 countries and 5 US cities to help you compare employer costs and make informed decisions for 2025.
How the big 5 European economies compare on 2025 employment costs
We analysed €60k salaries across 5 EU countries, revealing a €28,660 gap in employer costs. See which country offers the best value.
How much it costs to hire a software developer in Europe in 2025
Hiring a software developer in Europe? Our 2025 country analysis shows the differences in hiring costs for the same skill level.
2025 hiring costs in Europe’s top remote-work destinations
Discover what it costs to hire someone on a €60,000 gross salary in 10 European countries that have become digital nomad magnets.
Understanding employment costs across Europe in 2025
A detailed comparison of true employment costs across 36 European countries to support smarter hiring and compensation decisions for 2025.
Boundless earns new badges in G2’s Spring 2025 reports
Boundless has been recognised as a leader in multiple categories in G2's Spring 2025 Reports.
Employment regulations in Cyprus
Nicholas Cargill explains the essentials employment law, compliance requirements and how the Employer of Record model works in Cyprus.
Canadian employment law updates 2025: What employers need to know
This blog takes a look at what's changing across Canada's employment laws and what these updates mean for employers.
Legislative updates 2025: A guide for HR and Payroll teams
A clear overview of the most important employment and tax law changes across 20+ countries for 2025.
Irish employment law updates for 2025: What employers in Ireland need to know
Major employment law changes are coming to Ireland in 2025. Let's explore them, and what they mean for employers
Employment regulations in Belgium
Nicholas Cargill explains employment rules, compliance obligations and how the Employer of Record model operates in Belgium.
Hiring in Spain? Why Employer of Record (EOR) services could be putting you at risk
Learn the legal pitfalls of EORs in Spain, the risks of non-compliance, and discover compliant alternatives with our expert recap.
How Comnexa switched EORs in 5 days and scaled by 800%
Comnexa switched EOR partners to unlock global growth, simplify compliance, and boost employee satisfaction.
Employer of Record compliance risks in Spain
Using an Employer of Record in Spain is not compliant. Understand the legal framework and the safe alternatives for employing people in Spain.
6 payroll challenges companies face when expanding globally and how EORs solve them
Explore the 6 key challenges Payroll teams face when taking on global payroll and how EORs provide solutions to overcome them.
How to choose the right Employer of Record
Dee Coakley explains how to evaluate providers with confidence and select the best fit for your organisation.
The true costs of choosing the wrong Employer of Record
The wrong EOR can hurt your expansion goals, hitting your business with hidden costs, compliance risks, and reputational damage.
Finding the perfect fit: How to choose the right EOR partner
With so many options available, how do you choose the right EOR for your needs? Here are five key factors to keep in mind.
Choosing the right Employer of Record partner: A complete guide
A clear, step by step framework to help you evaluate Employer of Record providers and choose the right partner for your organisation.
Regulatory roundup Q3 2024: Key updates for global employers
Get a roundup of regulatory changes and upcoming developments across a number of countries around the world in Q3 of 2024.
6 HR and People Ops challenges that EORs overcome
Tap into international HR infrastructure and expertise to overcome some of your biggest global employment headaches.
How EORs work: A deep dive into the technicals
What exactly is an EOR, how does it work on a technical level, and how does it differ between countries?
9 EOR myths debunked: What you need to know before hiring globally
EORs are changing global hiring, but fast growth has created misconceptions about how they work and the value they offer.
Employment regulations in South Africa
Understand contracts, employer obligations and the realities of hiring in South Africa.
Guide to employee offboarding: 7 steps to a smooth transition
A complete run-through of employee offboarding best practices, covering seven key steps for a consistent, professional process.
Remote-first: Unlocking a more inclusive workplace
Remote-first work unlocks a global talent pool. This blog explores how the model can boost inclusivity across your company.
5 global hiring mistakes and how to avoid them
Thinking of hiring internationally? Learn about the 5 most common global hiring mistakes companies make and how to avoid them.
Regulatory roundup Q2 2024: Key updates for global employers
A roundup of regulatory changes and upcoming developments across a number of countries around the world happening in Q2 of 2024.
EOR vs PEO: Choosing the right global employment solution
Employer of Record services and Professional Employer Organisations are two solutions that can reduce the headaches of global expansion.
A guide to employer breach of contract in the UK
From identifying minor infractions to major violations, learn how to navigate employer breach of contract and protect your rights.
Understanding the cost of employment across Europe
Dee Coakley shares the data and insights you need to understand true employer costs and make informed hiring decisions.
Decoding employment costs and net pay across Europe
A clear breakdown of true employment costs across 32 European countries to help you plan where and how to scale your team.
Mastering global payroll partnerships and vendor selection
Mary Holland shares practical guidance on choosing vendors and building effective long term partnerships.
Is global employment best handled by an EOR or your in-house HR?
Explore the pros and cons of EOR vs in-house HR for global hiring to ensure compliance and efficiency as your company expands
Legislative updates 2024: A guide for HR and Payroll teams
A clear summary of the most important employment and tax law changes across 23 countries for 2024.
How to avoid hidden EOR fees
Several signs show if an EOR is reliable, and pricing transparency is one of the strongest indicators.
Global payroll management made simple
A practical guide to setting up and managing accurate, compliant and scalable global payroll operations across multiple countries.
How Next 15 built a compliant global hiring model with Boundless
Next 15 has been able to employ dozens of employees across countries and save millions, while becoming an employer of choice.
Don’t be afraid to switch your EOR
If you’re considering changing EORs, concerns are normal, but they shouldn’t keep you from making an important switch.
When and how to outsource payroll
There are many reasons to outsource payroll, but before choosing the best fit, you need to understand the options available.
The blueprint to choosing the right Employer of Record
Evaluate providers with clarity and choose a partner that aligns with your organisation’s needs.
Proactive compliance for remote teams
Learn how to build a proactive approach that keeps global teams safe and aligned with local laws.
Building effective strategies for a remote-first future
Learn how to design a remote first strategy that supports people, performance and long term organisational health.
Work from home statistics 2023: Remote, hybrid, and in-office trends revealed
Explore remote, office, and hybrid work trends, plus key insights for building an effective hybrid workplace.
Finding the best Employer of Record: 12 essential questions to ask before choosing
International remote hiring is complex. Avoid misclassification and meet local laws, payroll, and employer obligations.
How Code Institute doubled headcount and scaled across six countries
Code Institute, has streamlined hiring and managing a globally distributed workforce with transparent global employment.
How to switch your Employer of Record: A step-by-step guide
Learn the practical steps involved and how to manage a smooth and compliant EOR transition for your global team.
How a digital development agency scaled fast using an Employer of Record
Mawla partnered with Boundless to employ senior technical talent around the world and cover HR, compliance and tax responsibilities.
Avoiding common pitfalls with Employer of Record providers
Discover the most common pitfalls companies face and how to select a safe and reliable EOR partner.
The problem with Employers of Record: Common issues and how to spot red flags
Global employment brings many choices. We help you pick the right model in each country, with compliance and risk in mind.
How to solve the most common challenges of global employment
Global hiring brings big value: access to talent, fairer opportunities, better employee well-being, and more diverse teams.
How to successfully implement hybrid work
Learn how to design a fair and effective hybrid model that supports every employee.
How Boundless enables Airbotics founders to work globally
Airbotics trusts Boundless to take care of their local employment in Portugal and Ireland without any unnecessary admin.
Global employee benefits: A complete guide
Understand how to design fair, competitive and locally relevant benefits packages for your global workforce.
5 steps to create a top-tier benefits package for your global team
In a competitive global market, strong benefits are key. Here are five steps to make your package appealing in every location.
How to overcome the global employment challenge
Understand the key considerations for building a compliant and scalable international team.
How Cloudsoft simplified global hiring with Boundless
Cloudsoft has managed to retain two key employees who wanted to relocate to France and is now broadening its hiring horizons.
Guide to remote working outside of your home country
Moving abroad involves tax duties, workplace adjustments, and many complexities beyond just securing housing and a flight.
The state of workplace employee benefits: What employees actually want vs what they get
Pay matters, but benefits create loyalty by supporting employees’ health, family, happiness, and long-term wellbeing
A Boundless guide to global employee benefits
Your benefits reflect how you value people. If they fall short, you risk losing great talent or missing out on strong new hires.
Why Boundless is not offering employment in Spain
EOR isn’t compliant everywhere. Spain is one example, and the reasons become clear when you see how we operate in other countries.
What are the top 5 benefits of remote working?
Remote work is here to stay. Most employees now expect some flexibility, and many will quit if they don’t get it.
Understanding Employer of Record services
Global expansion is easier with remote work, yet hiring people where they live brings complex local employment laws.
Making payroll painless: A Boundless guide to global payroll management
A guide to global payroll: setup basics, management methods, how partners work, and tips to avoid common issues.
How do I deliver a great global benefits package?
In a remote-first world, employees can work anywhere, so businesses must work harder to stand out and keep great talent.
How can businesses make “equal pay for equal work” work
Businesses want fair, representative pay, yet global teams make fairness harder to define across different countries.
Fairness and equity in remote compensation
Discover how leading organisations design fair, competitive and globally consistent compensation for remote teams.
What makes a great employee benefits package and how to deliver it
Against the backdrop of an ultra-competitive jobs market, what should a competitive employee benefits package include?
How to successfully manage employee relocations abroad
Every place has its own unique rules on your contractual obligations, statutory notice periods, taxation, and employee protections.
What you need to know about employing remote workers in 5 remote work hotbeds
Remote work proved many office roles can be done virtually, but tapping into global talent is rarely as simple as it seems.
How does an Employer of Record work?
This post explains what an Employer of Record is, what to expect from one, and starts by clarifying what employment really means.
Your 10-step guide to remote compliance
Global remote teams face major HR compliance hurdles. This guide shows how to meet them and become a people-first employer.
For global remote work to work, we have to talk about overtime
The pandemic sped up remote work, but overwork was already a problem. Now is the time to address out-of-hours pressures.
Disability provisions for remote workers: What employers need to know
We look at how employers can adopt supportive practices, embrace disability inclusion, and access wider talent pools.
4 ways to get your HR in order for the new year: Priority checklist for HR leaders
HR teams face pandemic backlogs, but businesses can’t let uncertainty delay the strategic decisions they need to make
Why employers need to be location-flexible to keep their staff
COVID-19 triggered mass resignations worldwide. Might location-independent work offer a real solution?
International employment issues your company needs to be aware of
Workers want flexibility and remote options, but legally enabling this across borders is much trickier.
A guide to employee rights in the Philippines: What remote workers need to know
To hire compliantly in the Philippines, employers must understand and meet local employee rights and obligations.
A head of finance’s experience with distributed employment
I was once tasked with finding a way to employ and pay an overseas team, and here is what I learned.
How an Employer of Record affects you as an employee: Everything you need to know
To employees, employment may seem relatively straightforward at the front end. Managing the back end is where the complexity begins.
A guide to UK benefits: Creating your package with real examples and budgets
Building a UK benefits package is daunting. After statutory benefits, you must choose extras that boost ROI and culture.
How to successfully onboard remote employees: Expert strategies from a fully remote company
The amount of time it takes to successfully onboard a remote employee depends on the size and speed the company is moving.
A people ops field guide to disconnecting: Avoiding burnout in remote work
Burnout starts with the feeling of not being allowed to take time off or to disconnect properly. This is where intervention is required.
How to continue employing people who want to move to another country
As an employer, what are you to do if an employee asks you to move back to their home country? Let's find out!
Is the right to disconnect in France the antidote to burnout?
France introduced the Right to Disconnect in 2016 to modernise employment law for a more flexible, digital workplace.
Rethinking employment in a distributed world: The future of global work
A change in how we operate is needed, which goes beyond opening up the recruitment pool and advertising remote-friendly jobs.
A guide to benefit in kind tax around the world: Global compliance essentials
Learn how benefits in kind tax works around the world, when employees are exempted from it, and how companies can offset it.
The art of remote team alignment: Building cohesion in distributed teams
Misalignment causes conflict, and without strong remote training and communication, it escalates fast.
Everything you need to know about benefits in kind: Tax, exemptions, and strategy
Benefits in kind are non-cash perks with value, offered at an employer’s discretion, unlike mandatory statutory benefits.
Succeeding as a remote company: Lessons from Shopify’s remote transformation
Director of Support at Shopify shares what he has learned about succeeding as a remote company and how to scale it.
A People Ops guide to providing emotional support to employees in challenging times
Nowadays, nothing is normal, which means that any work-life troubles are only a small puzzle of a very complex and challenging situation.
A first-aid kit for remote newbies: Essential survival tips for remote work beginners
Office routines come naturally, but remote work forces teams to rethink priorities and cut unnecessary tasks.
An 8-step international payroll setup guide: DIY global payroll for remote teams
Paying international staff starts with local employer setup. This post outlines an 8-step DIY global payroll guide.
Why should you be a compliant remote employer? 5 critical reasons to avoid legal risks
Compliance is essential for remote employers. This post outlines five key reasons to get it right.
5 areas of international payroll you need to understand to pay remote workers compliantly
Payroll handles pay, taxes, and benefits. Here is what you need to understand about international payroll.
10 inequalities between independent contractors and employees: Why classification matters
Contractors may feel less protected than employees, yet legal and compliant engagement is essential for all parties.
Why hiring remote people as independent contractors is a bad idea: The hidden risks
When working with remote workers, hiring them as independent contractors can have financial, strategic, reputational and ethical repercussions.
How to be a compliant remote company: A 10-step guide to global employment compliance
Going remote means navigating regulations. This 10-step guide helps you build a compliant remote company.
How to pay distributed employees: A complete guide to international payroll and compliance
Every company has a remote-work story. Here’s how my last company became distributed organically, not by design.
Why we started Boundless: Making global employment accessible to companies of all sizes
Hello! We're Boundless! We make global employment simple, fast, and affordable, so you can hire anyone, anywhere.