People often reference an integrated world of work, but what exactly is a globalized workforce? In HRchat episode 517, we ask: 

• Does a company need to be global to be competitive? 
• What key factors should be kept in mind when an organization considers expanding into new markets? 
• In terms of HR processes, payroll, and local compliance, what do expanding companies often get wrong?

Our guest to help navigate the choppy waterways of international business is Rick Hammell, founder and CEO of Atlas and author of “Getting Sh*t Done!: The Millennial CEO.”

Rick founded Atlas in 2015, from his dining room table after noticing gaps in the existing marketplace for solutions that enabled companies to expand into new markets simply, quickly, and compliantly. 

More About Rick

Under Rick’s leadership, Atlas has grown from a local startup to a global tech firm with the capability to support clients in 160+ countries. Atlas offers software platforms, supported by a worldwide network of experts, designed to help clients navigate the complexities of international HR, payroll and local compliance. 

Rick was named an Ernst & Young (EY) 2021 Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year winner, distinguished for his entrepreneurial spirit and impact on the communities he serves. He serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. Rick has been a member and active participant in the Society for Human Resource Management for the past 15 years.


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