Compliance Considerations When Managing A Global Remote Workforce

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May 26, 2020 | 1PM EDT | 6PM BST

Coronavirus lockdown requirements have forced a staggering number of companies to ask their employees to work from home. This widespread adoption of remote working will almost certainly normalize the practice for many multinational companies - and cultures - that had previously shunned it. Many employees will in turn want to continue working from home so they can achieve greater work-life balance, live in desirable areas and get other associated benefits.

Much of the available guidance on implementing remote-work policies and practices focuses on promoting employee engagement, communication and productivity. This is understandable and appropriate, but there's another critical and often overlooked element to managing a remote workforce, especially when managing remote workers in other countries: compliance with local laws. Employing a single person who works from home in another country puts your organization at