What to Know Before Hiring International Contractors or Employees with Laura Tolhoek

The Growing your Team Podcast: Episode 251

For many small businesses, not all team members need to be in the same location. This means that many businesses can hire remote team members who reside in different cities, states, and even countries. But did you know that hiring an employee or contractor in a different location is not always the same as hiring someone in the same city as you?

Luckily, Laura Tolhoek is back on the Growing Your Team Podcast to help business owners understand the requirements of hiring international workers and why it’s important to know what’s required of you whenever you hire a team member outside your city.

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In this Episode You’ll Hear:

The difference between an offer letter and an employment contract in Canada
What applies to small businesses when constructing holidays, time off, or offerings when you have international team members
The difference between hiring Canadian employees vs contractors
What is the process a business needs to go through to have employees in Canada
Why you need to be careful anytime you hire a remote employee outside your city
Why long-distant team members are still worth it despite the extra caution around policy

About Laura Tolhoek:

As a Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) and the proprietor of Essential HR, Laura Tolhoek knows that when a business faces HR problems, there is no room for ambiguity, only positive results. For the last 20 years, she has blended sound HR practices with her pragmatic approach to improve business performance. Now, Laura leads a team of HR professionals as they navigate complex HR situations with managers, help guide decisions, and instill confidence with actionable steps.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys the company of her husband and two children. The kids continue to help her hone her leadership skills of negotiation and compromise, and after a decade, her husband is starting to warm up to the performance reviews.

How to Connect with Laura Tolhoek:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/essential-hr-canada

Instagram: www.instagram.com/essentialhr.ca

Website: www.essentialhr.ca

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Related Episodes:

Ep44 – Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Hiring Offshore Team Members with Austin Epperson

Ep46 – Why You Need to Worry About Dress Codes, Nepotism, and Social Media Policies with Laura Tolhoek

Ep237 – Four Ways You’re Treating Your Contractors Like Employees

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