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Overview

A leading e-commerce company faced an influx of remote work requests from employees. Without appropriate policies, processes, or resources to manage these requests, they struggled to address compliance risks and maintain operational efficiency. GTN partnered with the client to create a tailored global remote work policy and automated approval process. This solution ensured compliance with tax regulations, streamlined workflows, and supported a strong company culture while delivering a positive employee experience.

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Key metrics and outcomes

150 150 remote work requests tracked annually
100 100 unique state and country arrangements monitored
5 Collaboration with 5 internal stakeholders to build a cohesive policy and process

Addressing the client's challenges

By identifying historical risk as well as current and future business needs, and then using that data to create a global policy and process, we were able to configure our technology to automate and centralize the entire remote work process—from request and approval through to compliance.

PAIN POINT 1:

Unclear historical risks

The company faced unknown compliance risks from employees working in jurisdictions without a legal entity or prior business operations. Leadership lacked visibility into these risks and their potential impact on both employees and the company.

GTN’s Solution:

  1. Conducted a thorough remote worker population analysis to locate existing remote employees and establish a tracking process for future requests.
  2. Identified and prioritized historical compliance risks and provided actionable recommendations to mitigate them.
  3. Built a comprehensive business case for stakeholders outlining the risks of unmanaged remote work and the benefits of proactive management.
  4. Delivered a roadmap to move the company toward compliance, providing peace of mind for leadership and employees alike.

Impact:
Leadership gained a clear understanding of historical risks and actionable steps to address them, enabling confident decision-making and risk mitigation.

PAIN POINT 2:

Lack of resources and insights

The absence of a dedicated global mobility team left remote work requests unmanaged, falling to a compensation and benefits team with limited tax compliance knowledge. Additionally, a lack of data hindered leadership’s ability to make informed decisions.

GTN’s Solution:

  1. Convened a cross-functional team of key stakeholders, including compensation and benefits, corporate tax, human resources, immigration, and legal.
  2. Established remote worker assumptions to guide policy creation and designed a structured approval process escalation map.
  3. Introduced a reporting cadence to deliver insights into payroll impacts, legal risks, tax compliance, and operational costs.

Impact:
The new structure provided leadership with valuable insights and empowered internal teams to efficiently manage remote work requests, balancing compliance with employee needs.

PAIN POINT 3:

Absence of a defined policy and process

Without a global remote work policy or approval process, the company struggled to manage requests consistently. They needed a solution that met compliance requirements while minimizing disruption to employees.

GTN’s Solution:

  1. Finalized a global remote work policy tailored to the company’s operational, compliance, and employee experience requirements.
  2. Implemented GTN’s Whereabouts™ technology to automate and centralize the remote work approval process.
  3. Launched the policy company-wide with clear employee communication, training, and support to ensure smooth adoption.

Impact:
The centralized policy and approval process streamlined operations, reduced compliance risks, and maintained a positive employee experience during implementation.

 

Ready to Simplify Your Remote Work Program?

Managing remote work requests doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you need help navigating compliance risks, creating a scalable policy, or streamlining your approval process, GTN is here to partner with you. Let us help you build a tailored solution that ensures compliance, supports your employees, and aligns with your business goals.

Contact us today to learn how we can simplify and enhance your remote work program.

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