Drew Donnelly

Andrew (Drew) joined the Remote People team in 2020 and is currently Director, Regulatory Affairs. For the past 13 years, he has been a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives and government ministers on international compliance and regulatory issues. Drew holds a law degree from the University of Otago, a PhD from the University of Sydney, and is an enrolled Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.

Staff Augmentation

Staff augmentation is a flexible business strategy where companies hire external talent on a temporary or project-specific basis to fill skill gaps, meet increased workload demands, or access specialized expertise.

Social Security Wages

Social Security wages are a specific portion of an employee’s earnings subject to Social Security tax. This guide breaks down what’s included, what’s excluded, and how to calculate the tax rate correctly to ensure payroll compliance.

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is a periodic increase in wages to account for rising living costs. This article explains how COLA works, its benefits for employees, and how it impacts companies.

Horizontal Organization

A horizontal organization does not have the strict hierarchy between management and regular employees which is standard in traditional organizations and companies.

Payroll Processing

Payroll processing is the important HR function of calculating employees’ salaries and deductions and getting that pay into their pockets.

Retro Pay

Retro pay—or in full, retroactive pay—is all about setting things right when it comes to employee compensation. It’s a way to rectify discrepancies between the rate an employee should have been paid and the rate they were actually paid during a previous pay period.

Equity Compensation

Equity compensation is a form of non-cash pay offered to employees, where they receive ownership interests in the company.

Global Contractor

A global contractor is an independent professional or business that provides services to clients across national borders under a service agreement. Managing global contractors involves defining the scope of work, checking worker classification, arranging cross-border payments, and meeting applicable tax and local compliance requirements.

Contractor Management Compliance

Contractor management compliance is the process of meeting the legal, tax, and contractual requirements that apply when a business engages independent contractors. It includes checking worker classification, documenting service agreements, handling required tax reporting, and reviewing obligations in each relevant jurisdiction.

Payroll Advance Policy

A payroll advance policy allows employees to receive a portion of their earned wages before their regular payday. This policy outlines the conditions and procedures for requesting and receiving payroll advances.

Hukou System

The Hukou system is a register in China that indicates whether the worker's origins are urban or from a rural district, affecting employment rights.

Global Mobility Management

Global Mobility Management streamlines employee relocations across borders. Discover its importance, core elements, challenges, and practical tips to ensure smooth transitions for a global workforce.