How Optizm Global’s EOR Services Counter New H1B Fee Barriers for Tech Firms
The American tech sector has come to depend for years on H1B visas for accessing foreign talent. But with the suggested $100,000 H1B filing fee and tighter compliance audits, startups and small to mid-sized IT firms are now confronting a harsh question: Is it still possible to hire globally? The good news — believe it […]
Avoid the $100,000 H1B Headache: How an Employer of Record Can Save Your IT Hiring
When the U.S. government put a $100,000 fee for filing new H1B petitions, it wasn’t simply another administrative obstacle — it was a wake-up call to tech startups that depend on foreign talent. The H1B visa has always been a pillar of American innovation, driving Silicon Valley’s growth and assisting early-stage businesses to grow at […]
Best Practices for Compliance: Navigating H1B Reform with Global EOR Services
The alterations to the H1B visa in 2025 have completely changed how US companies can hire internationally, especially for technological startups and IT recruiters that rely on foreign talent. The tax on applications is now an additional fee, stricter definitions around what constitutes a “specialty occupation”, and increased compliance audits, as well. The US companies […]
Can EOR Payroll Help You Avoid Misclassification Risks?
Companies are hiring across state borders or across oceans. While this practice opens doors to phenomenal talent, it also brings with it a sticky problem: worker misclassification. Governments globally are clamping down on firms that incorrectly (or purposefully) characterize workers as independent contractors. The penalties are steep: hefty fines, back wages, and even brand damage. […]
Why Do Startups Prefer Employer of Record Payroll for Global Expansion?
Startups need guts and creativity to put their toes in global waters. But once they do, It opens multiple doors to access talent, customers, and sources of capital. It comes with its own set of challenges—specifically in terms of compliance, payroll, and handling foreign employees. That is where Employer of Record (EOR) for payroll services […]
Can Employer of Record Payroll Services Reduce Employee Attrition in Remote Teams?
Remote work has shifted the culture of the current workforce: Employers are able to find talent in any location worldwide, and geography is no longer a constraint to hiring an employee. With this new flexibility, however, come new issues, with attrition being the most significant. High turnover can disrupt workflow, increase recruiting costs, and negatively […]
Top 5 Industries Benefiting from EOR Payroll in 2025
With the global workforce becoming the new normal, employers are being hit with increasingly complicated payroll, tax, and compliance issues across borders. Fortunately, Employer of Record (EOR) payroll solutions are coming to the rescue to make international hiring easier—and some industries are poised to reap more benefits than others. Here are the top 5 industries […]
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing an EOR Payroll Partner
Recruiting across international borders isn’t a ‘nice-to-have’ anymore; it is a competitive necessity! Companies ranging from startups, building a global remote team, to enterprises expanding business into new markets, are seeking the services of an Employer of Record (EOR) payroll provider that will facilitate international hiring and legal compliance for an international workforce. However, picking […]
The Cost Breakdown: Employer of Record vs. Traditional Employment Solutions
Building your team overseas is a thrilling milestone—but it’s also full of choices that impact your bottom line in the long run. Perhaps the biggest question firms have about expanding abroad is: Do we use traditional employment solutions or work with an Employer of Record (EOR)? At first blush, traditional in-house hiring appears more straightforward. […]
Why Employer of Record Services Are the Smart Way to Expand?
When startups and growth companies want to grow across borders, one question comes up right away – how can you onboard international employees without setting up entities in every country? Answer: Employer of Record services. Whether you’re a start-up that’s on a high-growth track or a mid-market company hiring internationally in multiple countries for […]