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HR in Review 37 – How the UK Can Continue to be an International Tech Hub with Rick Hammell

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About this Episode

In this HR in Review episode, Bill Banham talks with Rick Hammell, founder and CEO of Atlas. They discuss the risks of non-compliance for companies hiring globally and the key market factors that must be addressed to ensure the UK maintains its reputation as a technology leader. Rick shares insights on overcoming challenges in global expansion and the importance of complying with regional employment laws.

Guest: Rick Hammell
Rick Hammell is the founder and CEO of Atlas, a company providing global expansion solutions. He founded Atlas in 2015 and pioneered the Direct Employer of Record business model. Rick is also the author of Getting Sht Done!: The Millennial CEO*.

Questions for Rick Include:

  • Globally, the workforce has experienced a number of hurdles over the past few years, but the UK has seen an exceptionally high level of challenges. What do you perceive to be the biggest market factors needed to overcome to ensure the country holds its reputation as a technology leader?
  • For companies seeking to expand their potential employee pool, what are the biggest concerns and considerations that should be accounted for?
  • Can you walk us through the risks of non-compliance for companies hiring globally?
  • The four-day workweek has been a big discussion—what is your take on this?
  • What is the single biggest change you think will happen in HR and leadership over the next 5-10 years?

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Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition

Host: Bill Banham
Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. Bill has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.

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Guest: Rick Hammell, Founder and CEO of Atlas
Rick is an expert in global expansion and compliance, with a focus on providing solutions for businesses to expand into new markets quickly and compliantly. He is passionate about supporting companies with global aspirations and overcoming the challenges of hiring internationally.

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Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. He has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.

 

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