In the Philippines, payroll is more complicated than just calculating an employee’s salary. There are multiple government agencies to deal with, mandatory employee contributions, and strict filing deadlines. To address payroll complexity, companies use payroll...
Singapore’s policy on flexible work arrangements (FWAs) was amended on December 1, 2024, making FWAs mandatory and replacing the 2014 advisory and 2017 standard with the new Tripartite Guidelines on FWA Requests. The HR team will oversee most policy changes, but...
An employer of record is helpful for removing barriers to hiring, onboarding, and immediate costs. Within the first twelve months, it can really buy time. However, it becomes clear that for the long term, the challenges become different. As headcount increases, costs...
Two factors are likely to cause multiple issues for even experienced HR teams in the Philippines: holiday pay and the 13-month pay. There is nothing hidden in the law, and DOLE posts the rules, but errors are plentiful due to proclaimed holidays, multiple layers of...
Payroll processing in the Philippines typically begins with a small team and a few employees, and is accompanied by simplistic filings. However, as the company expands its operations, the payroll process becomes more complicated with multiple deadlines, compliance,...
