The state of global hiring

Navigate international expansion hurdles with confidence by applying data-driven insights and lessons learned from over 400 HR leaders managing global teams.

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Going global is an exciting journey. It's also challenging.

While leadership may make the call to expand internationally, the brunt of execution falls on HR. We surveyed over 400 HR professionals in the midst of taking their companies global to understand their struggles and learn from their mistakes.

Global expansion—what’s it like for HR?

Deciding to go global is the easy part. Hiring, paying, and managing an international workforce is harder.

60%
of HR professionals feel anxious or confused about international expansion
#1
challenge for HR is ensuring they’re offering competitive international benefits and compensation packages
90%
of HR professionals have dealt with an international compliance issue, or know someone who has

“With Rippling EOR, I don't feel the difference between hiring a global employee and hiring someone directly in the US.

Val Anselmi

People Ops Specialist at NuvoAir

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