Nearly half of companies (46 per cent) report that they have been unable to onboard international talent due to compliance challenges. This gap between intent and execution shines a light on a broader issue within global workforce strategy. Though talent may be global, the infrastructure
that supports employment, payroll and tax remains fragmented and largely local. For payroll and HR teams, this creates a structural constraint. Hiring internationally is not just a question of sourcing candidates; it requires the ability to legally
employ, pay and manage workers across multiple jurisdictions, each with its own regulatory framework. Without that foundation in place, global hiring strategies quickly stall. This is where the current bottleneck becomes most visible. While
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