Intellect Books hired overseas with Employer of Record
“I would recommend Mauve’s services because they offer really neat solutions”
The challenge
A worker for UK-based publisher, Intellect Books, was moving to the USA. Hoping to continue employing the worker, Intellect needed to find an efficient solution that would allow them to compliantly employ their worker in the US.
The client
Intellect Books is a UK-based, independent academic publisher for scholars and practitioners teaching and researching in the arts, media and creative industries.
Best known for its work in the visual and performing arts, Intellect Books provides publishing services in many subject areas, backed by over 40 years of steady growth, and a reputation for excellence in design and production.
Problems faced
An employee of Intellect Books was relocating permanently to the USA. Intellect were determined to continue employing this worker, and so needed to source a solution that would allow them to continue employing the worker in compliance with US laws.
Intellect Books were uncertain about the best way to continue employing their worker overseas. They considered establishing an entity in the US through which to legally employ their worker. They were also considering using a global hiring service, such an Employer of Record.
Intellect Books needed a team of experts to step in and guide them on the best way to continue employing their worker, and provide the best solution to make it happen.
“The challenge that led us to seek support from Mauve Group was navigating the process of a long-term employee relocating to the U.S. The organisation was committed to continuing to employ this individual and needed guidance on whether the best path was to set up an entity overseas or to compliantly employ the individual in the U.S. in line with local legislation. We were going around in circles about what the best option would be, which is where Mauve Group came in and provided a solution to our challenge.” - Holly Rose, Marketing Director, Intellect Books
Problems solved
Finding the solution: As only one worker was moving to the US, and Intellect Books were not expanding operations there, establishing a legal entity through which to employ to worker was not the most time or cost-efficient route. Mauve Group’s Employer of Record solution was identified as the best way for Intellect to continue working with this employee compliantly.
Compliance guaranteed: While overseas compliance can be difficult to navigate at the best of times, when a worker lives in a country in which employment and tax regulations differ by state, such as the US, this adds another layer of complexity. Intellect were able to leave navigating the US compliance landscape to our experts and rest assured that every step is taken to ensure total compliance at every turn.
“We are a small business so the expertise that Mauve Group provides behind the scenes is a great benefit to us. Particularly in the case of the United States, where employment laws and taxes differ across each state. It would take so much of our time if we were trying to navigate staff relocating between states. It is great knowing Mauve Group is doing all that for us.” - Holly Rose, Marketing Director, Intellect Books
Key takeaways
- Hired and onboarded Intellect’s worker swiftly and seamlessly upon their move to the US - meaning minimal disruption to their working schedule.
- Compliantly engaged worker in-country, in adherence with all local laws, using local expertise.
- Cost of setting up in-country entity eliminated.
- Cost of mistakes arising from lack of local expertise eliminated.
- Cost of employing multiple services, such as legal support, consolidated to one service provider.
- Trust and transparency ensured every step of the way.
- In-country support guaranteed for all workers.
- Confidence looking ahead, knowing Mauve Group is on hand to support any future global mobility needs.
Client quote
“I would recommend Mauve’s services because they offer really neat solutions. If your organisation has staff members looking to relocate and you want to ensure that every aspect of their employment, taxes, visa, and transfer is compliant, partnering with Mauve Group is an easy way to achieve this. I don’t know how the process of working with Mauve could be any easier. I find the Mauve Insight platform simple and easy to use.
"I value that Mauve has people behind the scenes, it is not just an organisation with an online system, there are real people who can remind me, guide and answer any queries I have. Mauve provides us with the perfect solution at the moment and, should we have any additional members of staff in similar situations, we would go down that route with Mauve Group. It is also helpful to know that our trusted partner Mauve also provides additional services such as salary benchmarking should we need it.”
- Holly Rose, Marketing Director, Intellect Books
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