When you hear Norway, what comes to mind? Vikings, perhaps? Fjords, skiing, elk, and reindeer? What about the Northern Lights?
The Scandinavian country is all of this and more. It has a strong economy due in part to its oil and gas resources. Norwegians also have one of the world’s most extensive social safety nets. Payroll professionals will want to know about the country’s unique overtime laws and holiday and child-care provisions. Read on to learn more about payroll in the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Staying in Europe, this month’s Executive Spotlight shines a light on U.K. Chartered Tax Advisor Kiki Stannard of Fitzgerald & Law. Get her insights on compliance responsibilities, the one thing technology cannot replace, and several other topics.
Elsewhere in this issue, find great advice on preventing change fatigue on your global payroll transformation journey, a 14-point checklist to maintain compliance, and a lot more.
Yours truly,
Dan Maddux
Executive Director
Global Payroll Management Institute, Inc.