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1996

  1. Mauve Group is born

    Founders John and Ann post our first invoice at a tiny country post office in Llansannan, Wales. Excuse the camera quality back then!

    a post office building with a clock above the entrance, Post Office signs, a balcony, and a red telephone box nearby

  2. Putting down roots

    We say hello to our first office – a broom cupboard above another post office, this time in Teolo, Italy.

    A two-story building with a light yellow facade, featuring balconies on both levels and a green awning over the ground-floor entrance which appears to be a shop. A street lamp stands in front of the building, and a manicured hedge lines the property.

  3. The team takes shape

    We establish our first office support teams in Paphos, Cyprus, and York, UK.

1999

  1. European escape, Mauve-style

    CEO Ann drives from northern Italy to Hungary to register Mauve Group’s first entity, supporting a specific large-scale telecoms project.

2001

  1. Think Global, Serve Local: part one

    Mauve enters ASIAPAC with a large-scale telecoms project in Thailand.

  2. Think Global, Serve Local: part two

    Mauve expands into LATAM, registering a legal entity in Brazil.

2006

  1. Happy 10th Anniversary to us!

    Our first double-digit milestone: 10 years of growth, innovation, and Mauve magic!

  2. Open for business in the UAE

    We unveil our first staffed office outside Europe in Dubai, UAE.

  3. There's a first for everything

    The group launches a major three-year telecoms project in Bangladesh – managing contractor availability across the country.

2010

  1. Pioneers of Employer of Record (EOR)

    We roll out our first EOR solution in Australia – driving demand beyond telecoms and growth across the non-profit, tech, and education sectors.

2011

  1. Demand picks up steam

    Our services expand beyond telecoms, gaining momentum with clients in the non-profit and education industries.

2012

  1. The magic of industry events

    Mauve debuts at SHRM Atlanta, introducing EOR services to HR leaders stateside. The move brings clarity and compliance to global hiring.

    four women stand in front of a booth with "Mauve" branding and "business without borders" text. They each hold a brochure with a blue abstract design
2013

  1. Overseas expansion continues

    We accelerate our footprint across APAC with a new office in Singapore.

2015

  1. London calling!

    A Mauve office opens in the City of London – and to this day, we proudly call the capital one of our homes in the UK.

    A view of the City of London with modern skyscrapers bathed in golden sunlight, viewed through the leaves of a tree
2017

  1. Call us keynote speakers

    SLT members deliver a keynote at the NACUBO Annual Meeting in the U.S. with a leading higher education partner to thousands of attendees.

2020

  1. Educating the competition

    We secure a competitive tender to deliver global workforce and employment solutions to the world’s top-ranked university.

2021

  1. Mauve turns 25!

    Our global Mauve Team celebrates an inspiring quarter of a century in business.

    Mauve's virtual 25th birthday party displayed on a grid of video call participants, many holding drinks and wearing party hats

  2. Home to a happy, safe global workforce

    When the world pauses, we go digital – moving all operations online to support and safeguard our international team.

2022

  1. EOR is our middle name

    A record number of EOR workers underscores our strength in compliant global hiring.

  2. Business on the rise

    We see our biggest year-on-year increase in new clients.

  3. Digital transformation done right

    We launch Mauve Insight, our HR tech platform designed to help clients onboard, pay, and manage their global teams in real time.

  4. And the award goes to…

    Mauve Group wins the INT-X Award for 'Best Client Service in Global Expansion' – a testament to our deep expertise as a global hiring partner.

  5. The trophies keep rolling in

    We add the Go Global Award for 'Women in Business' to our collection of accolades.

    a plaque for the 2022 GO Global Awards for Women in Business, presented to Mauve Group on October 27, 2022, in Tallinn, Estonia. The award is displayed in a red velvet-lined box with a city skyline in the background
2023

  1. …and rolling in!

    We win our second consecutive INT-X Award – this time, for the 'Most Innovative Workforce Solution'.

    Three individuals stand on stage accepting an award for "Most Innovative Workforce Solution" presented by INT-X Awards. The award is displayed on a large screen behind them, with "WINNER" prominently featured

  2. Colouring the world Mauve

    The expansion is rapid: Mauve has more entities than ever before.

  3. Recruitment momentum going strong

    Our employee headcount rises by 20%, strengthening our team to support clients across time zones worldwide.

  4. 10 years on the EXPO floor

    Mauve exhibits at the 75th SHRM Annual Conference and Expo for the 10th year running – featuring exclusive booth giveaways, prizes, and drinks receptions.

    A group of people gathered around a trade show booth with "Mauve" branding, featuring images and a screen displaying information.

  5. Award-winning policy leadership

    Mauve scoops the Think Global People Award for 'Excellence in Global Mobility, Global Policy Design/Implementation' and Ann speaks on the keynote panel.

    Four people are seated on chairs in front of a banner that reads "Innovation Festival for Global Working".

  6. UK company receives ISO 27001 Certification

    The British Assessment Bureau awards Mauve Corporate Systems UK Ltd ISO 27001 Certification, recognising global standards across processes in securing and managing worker data.

  7. Partnering with Team Wales

    Mauve Cymru, our Welsh arm, announces its role as official Platinum Partner of Team Wales for the Commonwealth Games.

    Two women stand next to a large banner that says "Cymru | Wales", along with logos of sponsors. The banner has a red dragon emblem at the top.

  8. Our fourth industry win of the year

    Mauve is named winner of the 'Global Remote Work Solutions category' at the GoGlobal Awards 2023.

    Four women stand in front of a backdrop with "Rhode Island Commerce" repeated, posing for a photo with balloons to the left and right.
2024

  1. One platform. 130 countries (and counting)...

    Mauve launches new updates to Mauve Insight, advancing its HR tech for seamless global workforce management across 130 countries.

  2. A win for global market share

    The Institute of Directors (IoD) Wales honours Mauve CEO and Co-founder Ann Ellis with the 'International Director of the Year' Award.

    Ann in a black and white patterned dress holds a white trophy with "IoD" inscribed on it, while a man in a suit and blue tie stands beside her.

  3. Shaping women in leadership

    Mauve appoints three new directors to its senior leadership team, with women now representing 70% of managers across the organisation.

  4. Northern roots, global growth

    Mauve is named in the High Growth 50 report by MC2MC2, in partnership with Beauhurst and the London Stock Exchange.

  5. APAC’s top Employer of Record

    The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards recognises Mauve Group as the top ‘Employer of Record’ provider in the Asia-Pacific region.

    Andrew Soon proudly holds a certificate and a trophy, smiling at the camera.
2025

  1. Two reports, one global focus

    Within six months, Mauve Group publishes two research reports with international partners on expat experiences and SME internationalisation.

  2. Navigating compliance with confidence

    Named a finalist for ‘Compliance Consultancy Firm of the Year’ at the ICA Compliance Awards.

  3. Global HR expertise, expanded

    The Group expands its advisory offering with the launch of Global HR Consultancy solutions.

  4. In conversation with Emory University

    Deliver a joint session with valued client Emory University at the NACUBO Annual Meeting on managing international workforces.

    Four women stand in front a digital screen displaying their headshots and job titles.

  5. UK company receives ISO 9001 Certification

    Awarded by the British Assessment Bureau for quality and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions.

  6. ANZ's top Employer of Record

    Recognised as a top EOR provider across Australia and New Zealand by HRD Readers' Choice Awards.

  7. HR Tech Provider of the Year

    Mauve Insight wins at the 'Personnel Today Awards' for its seamless global workforce management platform uniting hiring, HR, and payroll.

    The Mauve Group is awarded HR Tech Provider of the Year, displayed on a large screen with sparkling golden accents and images of their mobile app.
2026

  1. 30+ years strong in global HR

    Marking 30 years since Mauve began, milestone celebrations open with a Wales Week London event at the House of Lords.

    Ann & John Ellis stand in front of a Mauve Group banner that reads "Hire, retain and pay your global workforce", "Unlock global talent", "Optimise compliance", and "Trusted worldwide for 30 yrs".

  2. First African office opens – jambo, Nairobi!

    Mauve opens its Kenyan office, expanding regional operations and strengthening support for businesses hiring talent across East Africa and global markets.

    A group of women from Mauve's Kenyan office posing for a photo indoors, with some standing and others kneeling.