Contents
- Introduction
- What is Humanised Technology?
- How we maintain a truly customer-focused EOR business.
- Interview with the CEO Nick Ghanzha, Navigating the Future of Work.
- Spotlight on Portugal: A Hidden Gem for Tech Talent.
- What’s New in Global HR Legislation.
- Summary & Close
Introduction
Welcome to our March newsletter, where we’re exploring a theme close to our heart and critical to our mission: Humanised Technology. As the digital age propels us forward, Acumen International stands at the crossroads of innovation and personalised service, championing a service model that marries cutting-edge technology with the invaluable element of human touch.
This month, we’re busy developing groundbreaking technology innovations designed to improve efficiency and ensure our clients feel supported, understood, and valued at every step.
Join us in discovering how technology and human focus converge at Acumen for a truly unparalleled service experience.
What is Humanised Technology?
Following our global meet-up in Cyprus, we’re thrilled to share how our technology roadmap is shaping the future of global employment services. Humanised Technology at Acumen means blending our technological advancements with deep human insight and expertise. Our focus remains steadfast: to enhance, not replace, the human element in our services.
Maria Savva , our Global Operations Director, puts it best:
“We offer companies the chance to reach out to employees globally with a personal touch that understands the needs of our clients deeply. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations through our commitment to excellence and personalised care.”
Read on to dive deeper into this exciting topic.
Insight: Maintaining a Customer-Focused EOR Business
In a world veering towards impersonal tech-driven solutions, Acumen International stands out by maintaining a truly customer-focused approach. Our unwavering commitment to our customers has defined our 23-year journey as a client-first focused business. We match technological capabilities with unparalleled support, ensuring our interactions foster solid partnerships throughout clients’ global employment journeys.
In our blog on How We Maintain a Truly Customer-Focused EOR Business, we highlight key insights that underscore our dedication:
- The Virtue of Organic Growth: Our growth is driven by customer revenue, emphasising sustainable development and agility. This approach ensures that our innovations meet the real-world needs of our clients, aligning with our commitment to prioritise customer satisfaction. Our CEO, Nick Ganzha, states, “We are a human-focused business supported by technology where we can tailor our solutions to the specific client needs and provide them with the solutions no platform can provide.”
- Prioritising Customers in the SaaS Journey: The evolving HR tech landscape underscores the importance of a customer-first strategy. Our solutions are designed to effectively address specific customer challenges, fostering loyalty and ensuring sustainable competitive advantage.
- The Centrality of Customer Needs: Understanding and addressing client challenges is pivotal. Our tailored solutions and support are aimed at enhancing the customer buying experience, fostering a culture of trust and reliability.
As we forge into 2024, we are poised to launch new innovative tools that perfectly balance advanced technology with our unmatched personalised support.
Read the full blog here.
Interview: Navigating the Future of Work with Nick Ganzha, CEO
In an enlightening discussion, Nick Ganzha , CEO of Acumen International, shares the company’s strategic vision and innovative approaches in the realm of global employment.
Here are the condensed highlights of our conversation:
- Cyprus Leadership Meet-Up: The primary objective was to embrace Acumen’s shift towards humanised technology, focusing on tailoring solutions to specific client needs. It served as a reunion to celebrate achievements, welcome new members, and outline actionable steps to improve Employer of Record Services.
- Global Remote Workforce Transition: Here, Nick highlights the viability of remote work, emphasising the need for strategic human capital management and the importance of corporate social responsibility, especially in response to global crises.
- Future Employment Trends:
- The evolution of PEOs/EORs towards providing strategic business support.
- The shift towards flexible, hybrid work models and the central role of trust within organisations.
- The critical integration of technology to support human-centric productivity.
- Adapting Strategies:
- Emphasising technology that supports human efforts and addressing global workforce challenges.
- Navigating economic uncertainties with resilient global employment strategies and tackling skill shortages.
- Vision for Global Employment:
- Transforming global mobility programs and emphasising skill-based hiring.
- Adapting to employment shifts with flexible, compliant strategies.
- Leveraging technology to enhance business competitiveness.
Spotlight on Portugal: A Hidden Gem for Tech Talent
Portugal is emerging as a prime destination for tech talent, blending cost efficiency with a vibrant culture and exceptional work-life balance. Here’s why Portugal stands out in the global tech landscape, and how Acumen’s Solutions are perfectly poised to support your hiring needs:
Why Portugal is Your Next Tech Talent Hub:
- Cost Benefits for Employers: Save on taxes and incorporation costs, maximising your budget to attract top-tier talent without excessive overheads.
- Work-Life Harmony: Portugal’s culture fosters productivity and creativity thanks to its enviable lifestyle and work-life balance.
- Local Talent Commitment: With 50% of IT professionals preferring to stay in Portugal, employers have access to a pool of dedicated local talent.
- Competitive Salaries in a Lower Cost Environment: The average salary for tech professionals (46K EUR) in Portugal goes further due to the lower cost of living, enhancing your return on investment.
Portugal not only offers a strategic advantage with its burgeoning tech talent pool but, combined with Acumen’s comprehensive Global EOR and Contractor Solutions, makes scaling your team or launching new projects more effective and efficient than ever.
Legislation: What’s New in Global HR Legislation
Stay informed with the latest developments in global HR legislation to ensure your business remains compliant and ahead of the curve.
Australia Introduces ‘Right to Disconnect’
Australia is set to empower its workforce with a ‘right to disconnect’ law, aiming to protect employees from working unpaid overtime and ensuring they are not obligated to be online outside working hours. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance work-life balance and is expected to come with fines for non-complying employers.
- Employer Impact: Encourages healthy work-life boundaries, potentially increasing employee satisfaction and retention.
- Employer Actions: Review and adjust work policies to comply with the new legislation, ensuring respectful communication practices outside of standard working hours.
Slovakia Streamlines Employment for Third-Country Nationals
The Slovak government is easing the process for employing third-country nationals (TCNs) in the transportation and industry sectors, increasing the total number of employment visas issued. This initiative is designed to address labour shortages by facilitating the recruitment of foreign talent.
- Employer Impact: Expanded talent pool and simplified hiring process for employers in critical sectors.
- Employer Action: Consider leveraging this new policy via Acumen’s PEO Service to support hiring Expats in Slovakia
Hungary’s Immigration Law Overhaul
Hungary’s new immigration law, effective March 1, introduces 24 types of residence permits, including eight dedicated to employment. It also tightens conditions for TCNs and eliminates the flexible “residence permit for other purposes.”
- Employer Impact: More defined pathways for hiring international talent but with increased regulatory complexity.
- Employer Actions: Assess the new categories to identify applicable permits for future hires and adjust recruitment strategies accordingly. Acumen can support with work permits and immigration support.
Summary & Close
As we embrace the synergy of technology and personalised support, Acumen International reaffirms its dedication to empowering clients while ensuring they feel valued and supported. This month, we invite you to discover the difference that humanised technology can make in your global employment journey.
Stay updated with the latest from Acumen International.
Thank you for being with us this month. Here’s to pioneering a future where technology enhances human connection, making global employment more efficient and human.