webinar new horizons and opportunities
April 21, 2021
Strategic workforce and employment considerations
Overview
This webinar will discuss strategies and best practices for companies embarking upon new geographies to grow their businesses. From the first employee (or contractor) in a country to ensuring scalability as the workforce grows, we underscore key principles and insights to ensure successful market entry for your most valuable asset, your people.
Topics will include:
- The first dance: Employment alternatives for initial hires
- Rocket fuel adjusted: Making equity compensation work in the international context
- Building the solid foundation. Legal entity, HR operations and payroll
- Welcome aboard: Engaging first employees
- Upping your game: Building for sustained success
- A ship for all seasons: Resilience for changing circumstances
Why attend?
- Hear key principles from employment and HR experts that you can apply to new locations around the world
- Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages for different employment options when bringing aboard your first hires in a new country
- Understand how foundational decisions when beginning new operations will either set you up for future success or work against you in the long-term
Speakers
Derek Cushman
Partner, Global Consulting West Market Leader, Mercer
Irvine, CA
Elizabeth Bryant
Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mercer
Washington, DC
Victoria Richter
Partner, DLA Piper
Chicago, IL
Dean Fealk
Managing Partner, DLA Piper
San Francisco, CA