Globig Podcasts

Ragu Bhargava has been involved in hundreds of Mergers and Acquisitions around the world and he shares his learning’s and advice for more successful international M & A's on this Globig podcast. Ragu is the award-winning Co-Founder and CEO of the four companies that compose the Global Upside Group, the world's leading provider of HR, Payroll, PEO, Accounting, Finance, Compliance and Talent Acquisition services.

Our guest expert is Gita Bhargava, the Co-Founder and COO of Mihi, a SaaS solution for time and attendance, vacation, leave management, and benefits administration for companies with a global workforce. With a 20-year track record of operational excellence and innovative problem solving, Gita led the vision and development of Mihi’s proprietary software and shares her insights into some of the biggest challenges companies face as they do business internationally. While it is no surprise that companies are expanding globally much sooner, as it has become a necessity, this has put a lot of strain on the HR workforce, as different countries have vastly different rules and compliance requirements and costs associated.

The Globig Podcast expert is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions. Bill shares how AI is being used in the hiring process and what the goal is, the benefits and challenges for using AI, how candidates can prepare for standing out, and much more.

Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions, is our guest expert on this podcast. Gava Talent Solutions is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services, doing business in over 100 countries. Learn how you can recruit effectively even in hot markets and prepare your company for international hiring success. 

he hot topic for this Globig podcast is ‘Hiring Foreign Employees’ and things that often trip up companies, especially US companies, when hiring international talent. Our featured expert is Mary Lemons, the VP of Human Resources Solutions at Global Upside. Global Upside is a leader in helping companies transform their finance, accounting, and human resources functions in over 100 countries. Mary provides helpful advice about some of the key pitfalls to be prepared for before and when hiring international employees.

Our Globig podcast guest is Joe Stoddard, a Partner, at Eide Bailly specializing in US Research & Development Tax Credits. Eide Bailly is one of the top accounting firms in the US. In this podcast, Joe talks to us about some of the major changes in R & D tax incentives, what they are, their primary purpose, and how they work.

The Globig podcast guest is Shannon Lemmon, a Partner and specialist in International Tax Services at Eide Bailly, one of the top accounting firms in the US. The new Republican tax bill went into effect January 2018 and it significantly impacts US international tax rules. It’s been said the new bill represents the largest overhaul of the US tax code since 1986. Shannon helps us to understand what the biggest changes are to US International Tax Rules and what impact those changes will have.

Globig’s guest is Chris Stroh, an International Tax Manager at Eide Bailly, one of the top accounting firms in the US. Chris shares his expertise around tax considerations and additional filing requirements for companies doing business internationally. Many companies want to take their business to the next level and go overseas. While there are a lot of things to consider for a company, one area often forgotten is how their international business can impact their taxes, tax reporting requirements, and other potential tax related implications. When it comes to delivering a product or service internationally it's important to prepare in advance for new requirements.

This podcasts is all about Successfully Doing Business In China. This is Segment #3 of a 3 part series and we’ll explore Setting Up A Business – Expanding Into China – Vendor Hiring Relationships. Our guest is Robbert Gorris from Sovereign China Limited.  With offices in Shanghai and Beijing, Sovereign China accelerates international clients' ability to understand and operate in the China market and has successfully assisted more than 500 companies from over 50 countries with their China market entry.

Globig welcomes Richard Leggett, the CEO of Frontier Strategy Group, a leader in providing actionable intelligence on international markets to companies expanding into and operating around the world. In this podcast, we talk about the Global Outlook Report for 2018. Richard shares his insights on what’s happening in the top global regions and how both large and small companies use the Global Outlook Report 2018 to make strategic business decisions. Richard shares the top trends, key risks, and top opportunities for businesses in the top 7 regions: Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Central & Easter Europe, Western Europe, Latin America, North America, and Sub Sahara Africa.

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series on Generation Z, which is a large group of young people coming into the workforce right now and their impact on companies around the world. Our guest is Mary Lemons, the VP of Human Resources Solutions at Global Upside. Global Upside is a leader in helping companies transform their finance, accounting, and human resources functions in over 100 countries. This podcast explores the question: Is Gen Z the HR manager’s dream employee or are they a nightmare to manage?

Our guest for this podcast is Joanna Dodd, the founder of Rochester PR in the UK. With over 25 years experience in PR, Joanna has been working with companies from start-ups to global multinationals, in industries such as food and drink, private equity, major charities and IT innovators and more . Rochester PR specializes in helping foreign companies successfully enter the UK market and supporting them to reach their business goals.

This is Part #1 of a 2-part series on Generation Z, which is a large group of young people coming into the workforce right now and their impact on companies around the world. Our guest today is Mary Lemons, the VP of Human Resources Solutions at Global Upside. Global Upside is a leader in helping companies transform their finance, accounting, and human resources functions in over 100 countries.    

Todays hot topic is all about 'Successfully Doing Business In China'. This is segment #2 of this 3 part series where we’ll explore EMPLOYMENT LAW and HIRING OPTIONS in China. A lot of companies will hire a sales agency, a sales person, company evangelist, and/or sales engineer before they set up a company in China. Sometimes they do this through a Global Employer of Record or PEO organization, other times its best for them to set up a business entity with a partner. This podcast will evaluate the options and provide insights into the Chinese hiring market. Globig’s podcast guest is Robbert Gorris from Sovereign China Limited. Sovereign China accelerates international clients' ability to understand and operate in the China market. They’ve successfully assisted more than 600 companies from over 50 countries with their China market entry.

Globig’s guest is Robbert Gorris from Sovereign China Limited. Originally from the Netherlands, Robbert did his masters thesis in Taipei and ended up working for the Netherlands Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Beijing (BenCham). During his time with BenCham, he was involved in many business delegations visiting China from a diverse range of industries. Robbert now shares his expertise having worked in China for the past 8 years and helps companies expand into China for Soverign China Group. With offices in worldwide, Sovereign China accelerates international clients' ability to understand and operate in the China market. They’ve successfully assisted more than 600 companies from over 50 countries with their China market entry.

In Part #2 of this series on the gig economy, we dive deeper into the liability and regulatory issues that are important for companies to be aware of. Our guest is Adam Sheffield, the president of Global PEO Services. Global PEO Services (GPS) helps companies hire employees fast without having to set up legal entities in foreign jurisdictions. They also deal with related HR, Benefits, Payroll, Tax, and Accounting issues.

n part 1 of this 2 part series we’ll explore what the Gig economy is and how it impacts HR departments around the world and in part 2 we’ll dive deeper into the liability and regulatory issues that are important for companies to be aware of. Our guest is Adam Sheffield, the president of Global PEO Services. Global PEO Services (GPS) helps companies hire employees fast without having to set up legal entities in foreign jurisdictions and deal with related HR, Benefits, Payroll, Tax, and Accounting issues. The discussion is focused on the following: 1. What is the gig economy and how are companies using it? 2. Is this just a US phenomenon or are you seeing a global impact? 3. How does the gig economy specifically impact human resources departments? 4. What are the best ways that companies can adapt to this new trend? 5. Will the appeal of this new, versatile, way to work will attract top talent that would otherwise migrate towards a standard, corporate job? 6. What are the best ways to employ high-powered empl

How to Hire and Sell Effectively in Asia Pacific Our guest is Kyle Hegarty. Kyle is with Leadership Nomad under the TSL Group, he has spent over a decade living and working in the Asia Pacific region helping companies expand into new markets and grow their sales. The discussion is focused on the following: 1. How to find sales people when this area is so hot? What does it take to be competitive when hiring? What are the expectations from qualified sales people? 2. Is it a mistake to bring in your sales team from another country? How important is it to hire local? What about hybrid teams of expats and locals? 3. What are the characteristics of a good sales person in this market? 4. What will it take to be successful? Does your sales person need a deep industry rolodex? 5. Tips for building relationships. How long does it take to get in the door? 6. How much pre-marketing is needed to warm up a new market?

This is Part 1 of a 2 Part podcast series and the conversation is on sales strategy and what you need to know about the Asia Pacific market. Globig’s guest is Kyle Hegarty. Kyle is with Leadership Nomad under the TSL Group, and he has spent over a decade living and working in the Asia Pacific region helping companies expand into new markets and grow their sales. 1. Asia Pacific- what is it and why is it a hot market ? 2. How do companies usually approach this market and how should they do it to be effective? 3. Unique characteristics of each country 4. What’s the best place to start your sales efforts? Are some countries easier or better to start in? Can you use one country as a base and then expand from there? 5. Advice for what not to do in each market In Part 2 we’ll discuss how to hire and build business relationships in the Asia Pacific countries.

Globig’s guest on the Globig Expansion Podcast is Sabine Amend, from Kultur & Management Inc. and TI Communication. Sabine is an intercultural trainer and consultant. Her current focus is on international M&A, knowledge-management in international HR, and international virtual teams. Our discussion focuses on effectively doing business in China.