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The boom of remote working: A review of the trends and legal issues for companies

In the last decade, remote working has been on the rise. Whether partially or on a full-time basis, the number of contractors and employees working from home or elsewhere has exploded. Such a trend has been further accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, as many full-time employees who previously worked in an office have now been […]

The CFO Journal with Sergio Sánchez: Capitalizing on trends in FinTech like PSD2 and Open Banking

In The CFO Journal we share insights and advice from Chief Financial Officers and other financial leaders from diverse industries and backgrounds. In this installment, Eurobits Technologies CFO Sergio Sánchez shares what it’s like to be a leader in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry such as Open Banking. Who is Sergio Sánchez? Where: […]

Employee breaks federal laws: The FAQ that you need to know (USA)

In the United States, coffee and meal breaks for employees are so commonplace that many don’t realize they are not required by federal law. For the most part, it’s in a company’s best interest to offer breaks, which are shown to boost engagement and productivity. Here we offer an overview of the basic regulations for […]

How to automate employee cell phone data usage analysis with Google Sheets (Free template)

There’s no arguing the importance of having a good handle on your employee cell phone data usage, nor the many pros to issuing devices to employees. A company-issued cell phone is often a win-win for both employees and businesses. It provides a clear line of division between work and play for employees, and is especially […]

“Automation for finance and accounting is a must.” An interview with Packlink’s CFO.

For Noelia Podadera, Chief Financial Officer at Packlink, big data and automation for finance are keys to competing in the high-growth delivery industry. She shares these and other insights in this instalment of The CFO Journal, a series featuring financial leaders from around the world. Who is Noelia Podadera? Where: Packlink is an online shipping […]

What are overtime regulations in the US? Here are the most FAQ

Overtime is a foggy concept in an age when more than 50% of employees work remotely at least 2.5 days a week. Technology makes it difficult to fully disconnect, and struggling minimum wage workers are eager to take on extra hours. Nevertheless, even if an employee willingly stays late or answers emails on a Sunday […]