Global employment vs company formation: Expand globally overnight

Welcome to the August 2025 edition of Acumen’s Global Employment Tax & Compliance Newsletter. Each month we track the regulatory shifts that matter most to international employers. Our goal is simple: to help you see changes early, understand their operational impact, and adjust before they turn into risk or cost. We bring together the developments […]

Contractors are often seen as the cheapest and most flexible way to build global teams. But across jurisdictions, the reality is shifting: compliance risks are rising, professionals are demanding formal employment, and the true cost difference is far smaller than most employers assume. Across jurisdictions, many companies see contractors as the simplest way to engage […]

By Stuart Creasey, Regional Manager at Acumen International Benefits-in-Kind (BIK) — non-cash elements of remuneration such as housing, company cars, laptops, equity awards, and specific allowances — are embedded in many competitive employment offers. In single-country operations, their tax treatment and reporting obligations are familiar territory for HR and payroll teams. Extend those same benefits […]

Paid annual leave is a core legal right for employees worldwide. Yet holiday accruals remain one of the most misunderstood and inconsistently managed obligations in global employment. As a Global Employer of Record (EOR), Acumen regularly receives questions from clients who are unclear about how these entitlements are calculated, funded, and settled, especially when payroll […]

AI is changing the rules — here’s how leaders can diversify, innovate, and stay ahead. The recruitment industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from being a buzzword to a daily reality. Companies are increasingly turning to AI-powered tools to streamline sourcing, automate candidate screening, […]