Remote Teams
The real cost of employment across Europe in 2026
A country-by-country breakdown of what it really costs to employ someone across 36 European markets, from gross salary to net pay.
What are the best countries for remote workers in 2026?
A practical comparison of the best countries for remote workers in 2026, covering visas, tax, cost of living, connectivity, and how to choose the right fit.
9 best countries to hire customer service workers
A comparison of nine countries for hiring customer service workers, covering language quality, cost, time-zone fit, cultural alignment, and hiring models.
How to hire employees in the Netherlands (2026)
A guide for foreign employers hiring in the Netherlands. Covers employment contracts, the 30% ruling, employer obligations, and how to hire without a Dutch entity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is the EU AI Act? Employer compliance guide for hiring and HR
The EU AI Act is reshaping how companies build and use artificial intelligence. Discover the four risk levels, compliance timelines, and how you can prepare.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.