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1099-NEC vs. 1099-MISC: The One Difference to Know

If you're a business owner who hires independent contractors, it's important to understand the differences between the 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms. These forms are used to report payments made to independent contractors, but each has its own specific purpose.

March 15, 2023

1099-NEC vs. W2: The Difference You Need To Know

Want to hire someone, but don’t really understand the difference between a 1099 and a W2? We’re here to break it down for you.

March 15, 2023

How To Send ACH Payments to Independent Contractors (In Minutes)

Are you tired of dealing with paper checks and snail-mail when paying your independent contractors? Consider using ACH payments: An electronic payment system that makes it easy and efficient to transfer funds between banks. In this piece, you’ll learn you can use ACH to pay your independent contractors.

March 15, 2023

Biweekly vs. Monthly Payroll: How To Choose for Your Business

Deciding how often to pay your employees can be a tough decision. Do you want to pay them every two weeks, or once a month? Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, so let's take a closer look.

March 15, 2023

Why You Might Need A Confidentiality Agreement (And How To Create One)

Are you considering hiring a global contractor but worried about protecting your business's confidential information? Look no further! A confidentiality agreement is a straightforward and essential tool for ensuring that your sensitive information remains safe and secure. Below, you’ll learn how to create your own confidentiality agreement in six easy steps.

March 15, 2023

The Ultimate Checklist for Hiring Independent Contractors

If you're planning to hire independent contractors abroad, it's important to have a checklist to ensure that you're doing everything you need to do to comply with relevant laws and regulations, protect your business, and build strong relationships with your contractors. We’re here to help with a contractor hiring checklist to guide you through the process.

March 15, 2023

Contractor Tax Checklist: What You Need To Know To Prepare Your Taxes

Preparing your taxes as a contractor can be a complex and confusing process, especially when you're working in a foreign country. With so many different regulations and compliance considerations to keep in mind, it's easy to miss something important. That's why we've put together this comprehensive international contractor tax checklist to help you navigate the process and ensure that you're ready come tax time.

March 15, 2023

What’s the Difference Between Contractors and Employees in the UK?

The United Kingdom has a complex network of labor laws, with significant differences between employees and contractors. Understanding the differences between these two groups is key for employers looking to hire contractors in the UK.

March 15, 2023

Do Independent Contractors Need A Business License?

Are you an independent contractor wondering whether you need a business license to operate legally? The answer, as with most things in life, is: it depends!

March 15, 2023

A Simple DPA Contract Template for 2023

If you're an employer hiring independent contractors to process personal data, it's important to have a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) in place. This legally binding contract outlines the responsibilities of both the data controller (you) and the data processor (the contractor) with respect to the processing of personal data.

March 15, 2023

How To Draft an Employment Verification Letter (With Template)

If you need to provide an employment verification letter, don't panic! It's actually pretty easy, and we're here to guide you through the process. Here's a simple step-by-step guide to creating an employment verification letter and a sample template to help you get started.

March 15, 2023

Gross Pay vs. Net Pay: What’s the Difference?

Are you hiring independent contractors abroad and wondering about the difference between gross pay and net pay? It can be confusing, but don't worry—we're here to help.

March 15, 2023

What is QBI, And How Do I Calculate It? A Simple Guide

If you’re running a business—or running the finances for one—understanding Qualified Business Income (QBI) is important to ensure that your business is running smoothly and compliantly. But it can be tricky to calculate, which is probably why you’re here.

March 15, 2023

How to Make A SWIFT Transfer (In Minutes)

Need to pay someone and considering making a SWIFT transfer? Then you’ve probably discovered it can be a bit tricky. We’ve got you covered. In this blog post, you’ll learn a few simple steps to making a SWIFT transfer in minutes.

March 15, 2023

How To Manage Contractor Invoices (Without Wasting Time)

Managing contractor invoices is a daunting task. Every contractor’s invoices look different, they’re submitted at different times, and each of your contractors likely has a different preferred method of payment. It’s often a headache—but it doesn’t have to be.

March 15, 2023

Your Complete Contractor Hiring Checklist for 2023

Are you thinking about hiring independent contractors abroad? It’s be a great way to access new talent and expand your business, but there are some key things to consider before you take the plunge. To help you out, we've put together an international hiring checklist with some tips and tricks.

March 15, 2023

How to Pay Your Contractors With PayPal (In Minutes)

Are you considering using PayPal to pay your independent contractors? It's a common option for businesses that need to make fast and secure payments across the globe.

March 15, 2023

How Do Payroll Taxes Work for Remote Employees?

Are you considering hiring remote employees but feeling overwhelmed by the thought of dealing with payroll taxes in different countries? We've got you covered. Here's what you need to know about payroll taxes for remote employees.

March 15, 2023

A Simple Paystub Template

As an employer, it's important to provide paystubs to your employees & contractors. Pay Stubs are an essential document that outline the details of an employee's or contractor's pay, including their gross pay, deductions, and net pay.

March 15, 2023

Pros and Cons of Performance-Based Pay: Worth It or Not?

If you're looking to hire independent contractors abroad, you may be considering performance-based pay as an option. This type of pay structure can have a number of advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to carefully consider your options before making a decision.

March 15, 2023

Can I Use Stripe to Pay Independent Contractors?

Stripe’s how you make a large portion of your payments on the internet. So you might be wondering: Can I use Stripe to pay my independent contractors? The answer is that, while you can, there are better ways to go about it—that’ll incur you fewer processing fees and let you run payroll in a click. We’ll go over Stripe, and its better alternatives, below.

March 15, 2023

The Complete List of Tax Benefits for Contractors

Are you an independent contractor looking to maximize your tax savings?

March 15, 2023

Should You Provide In-Kind Benefits to Your Team?

Are you looking for ways to attract and retain top talent without breaking the bank? If so, you might want to consider offering in-kind benefits to your employees!

March 15, 2023

1099-MISC Form: What You Need To Know in 2023

You’ve probably heard of the 1099-MISC form. But what is it, and when do you need to use it? Those are the questions we’ll answer below.

March 15, 2023

1099-NEC Form: The New Way to Report Contractor Income

As an employer, you may be faced with the decision of whether to hire a full-time employee or an independent contractor. Understanding the requirements for issuing the 1099-NEC, also known as the "1099-Miscellaneous Income" form, is an important part of this decision-making process. In this blog post, we'll explore when to issue the 1099-NEC to independent contractors abroad and when it may not be necessary.

March 15, 2023

What Is A Contractor Business License? And Do I Need One?

What’s a contractor business license? And do I need one? Good questions. You’ll get your answers in this piece, where we’ll cover the ins and outs of contractor business licenses.

March 15, 2023

What is a DPA?

So you’ve heard you might need a Data Processing Agreement (DPA).

March 15, 2023

What Is A Foreign Tax Exemption?

A foreign tax exemption is what you’ll use if you make foreign income, or reside in a foreign country, and want to be exempt from tax in your home country. With foreign tax exemptions, you’re typically only taxed on foreign income in the country you earned it. This helps you avoid double taxation.

March 15, 2023

What Is A Foreign TIN?

As an employer, hiring independent contractors abroad can come with a variety of challenges, including navigating different tax laws and regulations. One important aspect of this is understanding the Foreign Tax Identification Number (TIN).

March 15, 2023

What Is An HRIS System? And How To Choose one

Tired of drowning in a sea of paperwork and spreadsheets every time you need to manage your employees' data or run an HR process? HRIS systems are built to help you take some of this work off your hands.

March 15, 2023

What Is A Pay Stub?

So you’re figuring out how to pay your team, and you’re learning you need pay stubs. But what are they, exactly? If you’re wondering, you’re not alone. Below, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about pay stubs—and why your team needs them.

March 15, 2023

What Is A PEO? (And Do I Need One?)

If you’ve ever thought about hiring outside of your home country, you’ve likely heard of a PEO. Which raises a whole new set of questions. In this short article, you’ll learn what a PEO is—and whether or not you need one to make international hires.

March 15, 2023

What Is A Sole Proprietorship? What You Need To Know

As an independent contractor, you have the freedom to choose how you want to structure your business. While there are several options to choose from, the sole proprietorship is one of the most common and simplest structures.

March 15, 2023

What Is A Subcontractor Agreement?

If you’re a contractor and want to hire a contractor to work for you (a little contractor-ception, if you will), you’ll want to have a subcontractor agreement. Below, we’ll tell you why—and give you a simple checklist for writing your own.

March 15, 2023

What Is A TIN? Everything You Should Know

It’s a taxpayer identification number. That’s the answer. Now, if you’re here to learn about what that actually means, you’re in the right place. Read on to learn everything you could possibly want to know about TINs.

March 15, 2023

What Is A W-8BEN Form? What Employers Need To Know

If you hire people outside of the United States, you’ll need to get acquainted with the W-BEN form? But what is it, and why does it matter? Read on to learn everything employers need to know about the W-8BEN.

March 15, 2023

What Is A W-2?

If you hire employees, you’ll want to get acquainted with the W-2 Form. What is it, and when should you use it? You’ll get the answers to both those questions below.

March 15, 2023

What Is A W-2 Employee? (And Why They’re Different From Contractors)

As an employer looking to expand your business overseas, you may be considering hiring independent contractors or W2 employees. Understanding the differences between these two types of workers is critical to making the right hiring decision, as well as ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. In this blog post, we'll dive into what a W2 employee is, how it differs from an independent contractor, and the key considerations you should keep in mind when making your hiring decisions.

March 15, 2023

What Is A W-9?

Hiring contractors? You’re going to need to ask them for a W-9. This article explains why, plus everything else you could possibly need to know about W-9 forms.

March 15, 2023

What Is A Work-From-Home Stipend? What You Should Know

Hiring remote? Working remotely? Either way, you’ll want to get acquainted with work-from-home-stipends. They’re additional payments (usually monthly) offered to employees or contractors to help them get work more effectively remotely.

March 15, 2023

What Is Accrued Payroll? And How To Calculate It

Are you a business owner or manager wondering what in the world "accrued payroll" means? You're not alone. In this post, we'll break down what accrued payroll is, why it's important, and how to calculate it.

March 15, 2023

What Is A Statutory Employee?

A statutory employee is an independent contractor who’s treated as an employee for tax purposes.

March 14, 2023

Secure Your Business Deposits Beyond FDIC Limit: A Comprehensive Guide

Banks don’t fail often. But when they do, it’s often a domino effect—and the official FDIC insurance only goes up to $250k. Which means that if you’ve got more than $250k deposited and your bank fails, you could be at a loss. So what can you do about it?

January 30, 2023

How to pay international employees anywhere in the world

Running payroll within your home country is tough enough. Paying a team in multiple countries is a headache: banking and compliance systems just weren’t set up for a world where you can just as easily work with someone across the street as across the globe. The good news? There’s a way to streamline your international payroll — so you can pay your team in a few minutes, not hours. Read on to learn more about paying your team in 2023.

January 27, 2023

What is a foreign subsidiary? And should I open one?

So you want to hire abroad. You’ve done some research. You’re ready to go: but you keep hearing that you need a foreign subsidiary to hire teammates in other countries. Is that true? What even is a foreign subsidiary? We’ll answer your questions below. And, we’ll explain why you might not need a foreign subsidiary at all.

January 27, 2023

Do independent contractors get paid time off?

In short? No. Independent contractors don’t receive paid time off because they don’t have an employee-employer relationship with their clients. However, there are ways to give contractors a break, and even access to healthcare benefits, without risking misclassification penalties. In this article, we'll discuss the challenges of providing paid time off to contractors, and how to navigate these challenges to support your team.

December 19, 2022

UpWork and Fiverr vs. Panther: Where should you hire your contractors?

Do you hire contractors? Do you find lots of that contracting talent on freelancing platforms, like UpWork or Fiverr? Cool. Then you’re in the right place.

November 6, 2022

Thoughtful Workweeks, Decisions, and Feedback at an Async-First Workplace with Panther’s Co-Founder, Matt Redler

In the following exchange, Panther’s co-founder and CEO, Matt Redler (@mattredler), offers us a window into how they’ve realized — with continuous, deliberate effort — the great many, zen-like possibilities of operating asynchronously.

September 20, 2022

The State of Employer of Records (EORs) in 2022

Panther used to offer Employer-of-Record services. But we quickly realized that it’s just not realistic for most companies. It’s expensive, slow, and frustrating. So we’ve built a contractor management solution that makes global hiring easy, finally. You can hire people with locally-compliant contracts, pay your whole team with a click, and bypass the lengthy EOR process when you find great talent abroad.

September 14, 2022

What is a MT103?

An MT103 is a standardized receipt the SWIFT payment message uses to identify cross-border payments in the form of international wires.

July 19, 2022

Can You Give an Independent Contractor a Bonus?

Planning to reward your independent contractors with a bonus? Find out what the independent contractor bonus clause is and how you can legally give an incentive.

May 23, 2022

US Tax Treaties: Save on Foreign Taxes in 60+ Countries

Over 60 countries hold active tax treaties with the US. Tax treaties help set clear guidelines for international income and avoid double taxation.

May 4, 2022

How to live and work remotely from Croatia

With more than three thousand miles of coastline, Croatia is a dream come true for travelers and remote workers alike. This European country, located just across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, offers beautiful architecture, outdoor adventures, historic monuments, delicious food, and more.

April 25, 2022

What Is The Payroll Tax Deferral Provision? (2022 Guide)

There’s one payment left for the payroll tax deferral provision. Find out the need-to-know info for payments in 2022.

April 25, 2022

How Many Hours Is Part-Time? (2022 Global Employers Guide)

What's the difference between a full-time employee and part-time employee? In this guide, we'll break down the main differentiator—hours.

April 11, 2022

What I’ve learned in a year of remote work

Everyone on the Panther team works remote. One by one, we’re sharing our stories with unique perspectives on remote work. Below, you’ll read a story from Carter––our writer––about his story and the most important things he’s learned about remote work.

March 31, 2022

Celebrate Women's History month with a peek behind the curtains of working remotely

As the end of International Women’s History Month draws near, we wanted to chat and celebrate some of the amazing women who work at Panther.

March 24, 2022

The Recipe for Building a Successful Remote Culture

Everyone on the Panther team works remote. One by one, we’re sharing our stories with unique perspectives on remote work. Below, you’ll read a story from Dreya––our Head of Marketing––about her story and her recipe for creating a successful remote culture.

March 23, 2022

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: What's The Difference?

We're changing the way we work. More companies are going remote, more workers are working multiple jobs, and there's also been an uptick in independent contractors.

March 21, 2022

The real freedom of location independence

Remote work, for most people, is about freedom. The biggest catalyst for that freedom is the choice to live wherever you want. Here’s why you might be missing the biggest benefits of location independence.

February 17, 2022

How to live and work remotely from South Africa

If you’ve been dreaming of setting up shop in South Africa to work remotely, you’re not alone. The country, a longtime favorite for tourists and digital nomads, is also frequently listed as a popular destination for remote workers.

February 16, 2022

How to live and work remotely from Spain

Dreaming of golden sand and turquoise water, a laidback lifestyle, and eating tapas to your heart’s content? Then you should think about Spain. Even if you’re not thinking of those things now, well, maybe you should be: Spain is a magical place.

February 14, 2022

How to live and work remotely from Portugal

It’s the end of the old world. A place where you can sip the world’s best coffee on a cliff over the ocean, watch the sun set, and walk the cobblestone streets back to your flat all before it’s time for dinner.

February 10, 2022

What is a 1099 Form?

A 1099 form is an essential tax record that reports a taxpayer’s non-employment income. See how the 1099 works and why you need to know about it.

February 10, 2022

What is Form W-9 from the IRS?

Form W-9 is a critical IRS form that provides information needed to send back a 1099. Learn more about Form W-9 with Panther.

January 25, 2022

How to do remote work the right way

At Panther, we’re fully-remote. We spend our days thinking about how we can make remote work better, the best ways to get things done, and how to best use the freedom that comes with working remotely. So, we wrote a playbook with specific frameworks you can use to work better.

November 29, 2021

SSN vs ITIN: What's The Difference? (2022 Essential Guide)

SSNs and ITINs both serve as taxpayer ID numbers. So, what exactly is the difference between the two? Learn more with Panther.

October 11, 2021

What is a W-4 Form from the IRS?

Form W-4 is required to tell your employer how much federal income tax to withhold in the U.S. Learn how to fill out your Form W-4 & more.

October 4, 2021

Panther releases the Remote Work Playbook

Hiring is hard, especially in a hybrid work world. Our Remote Work Playbook will help you build a better, more effective remote team. Download here.

September 28, 2021

Bench Strength: Your secret weapon to growing your business

Learn how to build a passive talent pipeline to grow your business when you need it.

September 16, 2021

What is the IRS Form I-9? Definition and explanation

When you hire a new employee to work in the United States, you need to fill out a Form I-9. Here's what you should know about it.

September 14, 2021

Panther’s manifesto — How to build and scale a remote team worldwide

Panther is built for companies and people who would rather work anywhere with the best talent. Here’s why.

September 10, 2021

Leading a virtual cross-cultural team: Challenges and best practices

Being able to manage cross-cultural teams has become a core competency for leaders. We go over the challenges and offer some tips.

September 10, 2021

What is an Exempt Employee? Definition and easy guide

What is an exempt employee, how to know if you have one, exempt employee categories, and what to do. We cover it all here.

September 4, 2021

How to think about work-life balance

With remote work, we’ve got a chance to eliminate most of that for good & create a work-life balance that puts a priority on living well. This is how to create a great work-life balance in a remote company.

September 2, 2021

The Independent Contractor vs. Employee checklist

We've prepared a checklist to help you determine if a member of your team should be classified as an independent contractor or an employee.

August 23, 2021

Biggest challenges in HR today and how to sustain engagement

HR should influence a company's key policies and decisions. Here are some of the biggest challenges in HR, from our friends at Onsite.fun

August 12, 2021

5+ remote employee retention strategies to keep your top performers

Remote employee retention strategies aren’t costly and will help you fix all of the issues that make people leave your company. Here’s how.

August 9, 2021

Why you should think twice about hybrid work

We break down the differences between fully remote vs. hybrid––and explain why some companies might have to pick a lane.

August 4, 2021

What is IRS Form 940? Here’s what it means

You need to file Form 940 to receive the tax credit. It’s an easy way to make sure you’re maximizing your tax savings. We break it down for you here.

July 30, 2021

Worker classification: What it means for your business

Worker classifications are terms that designate the status of someone’s relationship with your company.

July 29, 2021

Scaling your distributed teams and expanding your business

We looked at best practices for growing your business by scaling your distributed team.

July 26, 2021

What is an EIN?

An EIN is a nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify your company for tax purposes. Learn more about it with our new Remotepedia post.

July 20, 2021

Your updated go-to checklist for onboarding remote employees

Your actionable checklist for onboarding remote employees and staying wary of cues about culture fit and onboarding process improvement.

July 8, 2021

Our Story

Panther is an all-in-one hiring abroad platform. We empower our customers around the world to start and grow world-class remote teams. Fo...

July 6, 2021

This is how we’ll all be working in a few years

We just did a Godzilla-sized overhaul of our branding at Panther. We’re proud of it. So along with that overhaul, I want to take a few words to explain what we see in the future of work––and how we’re all going to get there.

July 6, 2021

Payroll taxes: Definition and how to calculate them

We'll cover the things most people miss about payroll taxes. And, we’ll teach you how to calculate the payroll taxes themselves.

July 5, 2021

The In-office, 9-5 is antiquated: What the next generation of workers expect from employers

Young millennials and Gen Z-ers want to work in organizations that value them as individuals, not just cogs in the machine. Here’s why the in-office 9-5 is outdated—and why remote work is best for the next generation of workers, plus employers.

July 5, 2021

FICA: Definition and what it means for you

FICA, which stands for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, is an official term for two taxes you’re (probably) already familiar with: Social Security and Medicare. These are taxes that both employers and employees always have to pay.

July 1, 2021

How to build a diverse workforce remotely

Studies have shown that diverse teams are simply better for business. But how can you build a diverse remote team? Here are 5 tips.

June 28, 2021

How to hire employees overseas

We're leading the charge to help every business hire anyone, anywhere around the world.

June 17, 2021

Strategies to attract new remote talent in an increasingly competitive job market

We’re going over 5 strategies to attract new employees remotely and stand out among the hundreds of other active job descriptions.

June 7, 2021

What is EFTPS & Should You Use It In 2022? (Updated Guide)

The EFTPS is an online tool for paying federal taxes. For most businesses and individuals in the US, the EFTPS is the best way to pay taxes.

June 4, 2021

Cost-per-hire: How to calculate and improve it

Good recruiting practices require some investment of time and money. We broke down all the things you need to consider.

June 2, 2021

We’ve raised $2.5M to help businesses hire and pay employees in 160+ countries

Panther raised $2.5 million in investment during our recent seed funding round to help more businesses hire and pay global employees.

May 28, 2021

Remote teamwork: Best practices for working cohesively and avoiding miscommunication

Remote work has changed the way teams communicate. Here are a few practices on remote teamwork you can apply straight away!

May 14, 2021

5 ways to ensure remote employee engagement

We explore ways to ensure remote employee engagement and the benefits of keeping your teammates connected.

May 6, 2021

Understanding and fixing the skills gap through remote employment

When you hire remote employees, you have a greater chance at fixing your company's skills gap. We show you how to achieve that.

May 3, 2021

Why remote companies need asynchronous communication

Asynchronous communication is essential for remote teams. Give your team the lifestyle & flexibility benefits of remote work.

April 29, 2021

Hiring Evolved Event

This week, we have been discussing hiring across all of our social media channels with a lineup of amazing guests!

July 19, 2022

Can You Give an Independent Contractor a Bonus?

Planning to reward your independent contractors with a bonus? Find out what the independent contractor bonus clause is and how you can legally give an incentive.

May 23, 2022

US Tax Treaties: Save on Foreign Taxes in 60+ Countries

Over 60 countries hold active tax treaties with the US. Tax treaties help set clear guidelines for international income and avoid double taxation.

March 23, 2022

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: What's The Difference?

We're changing the way we work. More companies are going remote, more workers are working multiple jobs, and there's also been an uptick in independent contractors.

November 29, 2021

SSN vs ITIN: What's The Difference? (2022 Essential Guide)

SSNs and ITINs both serve as taxpayer ID numbers. So, what exactly is the difference between the two? Learn more with Panther.

October 11, 2021

What is a W-4 Form from the IRS?

Form W-4 is required to tell your employer how much federal income tax to withhold in the U.S. Learn how to fill out your Form W-4 & more.

September 2, 2021

The Independent Contractor vs. Employee checklist

We've prepared a checklist to help you determine if a member of your team should be classified as an independent contractor or an employee.

July 6, 2021

Payroll taxes: Definition and how to calculate them

We'll cover the things most people miss about payroll taxes. And, we’ll teach you how to calculate the payroll taxes themselves.

July 5, 2021

FICA: Definition and what it means for you

April 23, 2021

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: What's the difference?

Learn the benefits and risks related to independent contractors vs employees, and what misclassifying them means for your business.

April 8, 2021

What's the difference between PEO vs. Employer of Record?

Get to know the differences between PEO vs Employer of Record, and see if your company might need the help of one.

March 25, 2021

Hiring in the UK? Here's everything you need to know about IR35

If you own a business in the UK or employ workers or contractors who live there, you might be curious about the new IR35.

March 11, 2021

What is an Employer of Record?

An Employer of Record (EOR) saves you money and time when employing remote workers abroad. Learn what an EOR is and how it helps you out.

April 29, 2021

Hiring Evolved Event

This week, we have been discussing hiring across all of our social media channels with a lineup of amazing guests!

December 19, 2022

UpWork and Fiverr vs. Panther: Where should you hire your contractors?

Do you hire contractors? Do you find lots of that contracting talent on freelancing platforms, like UpWork or Fiverr? Cool. Then you’re in the right place.

September 20, 2022

The State of Employer of Records (EORs) in 2022

July 20, 2021

Your updated go-to checklist for onboarding remote employees

Your actionable checklist for onboarding remote employees and staying wary of cues about culture fit and onboarding process improvement.

June 28, 2021

How to hire employees overseas

We're leading the charge to help every business hire anyone, anywhere around the world.

June 4, 2021

Cost-per-hire: How to calculate and improve it

Good recruiting practices require some investment of time and money. We broke down all the things you need to consider.

May 6, 2021

Understanding and fixing the skills gap through remote employment

When you hire remote employees, you have a greater chance at fixing your company's skills gap. We show you how to achieve that.

April 16, 2021

Reduce recruitment costs using these 6 methods

Whether you’re hiring the traditional way or remotely, there are several hidden recruitment costs to be aware of.

April 1, 2021

7 remote recruiting tips to help you reach the right talent

We give you a list of the only seven remote recruiting tips you’ll need to hire talent for the long-term and keep retention rates high.

January 6, 2021

The true cost of replacing an employee in the distributed work era

What influences the cost of replacing an employee? We break down the real costs of losing an employee.

January 4, 2021

The 4 steps for a successful global HR strategy

We’re going over four global HR strategy best practices that will help you prevent all of these potential struggles of a global workforce.

September 14, 2021

Panther’s manifesto — How to build and scale a remote team worldwide

Panther is built for companies and people who would rather work anywhere with the best talent. Here’s why.

July 8, 2021

Our Story

Panther is an all-in-one hiring abroad platform. We empower our customers around the world to start and grow world-class remote teams. Fo...

July 6, 2021

This is how we’ll all be working in a few years

June 2, 2021

We’ve raised $2.5M to help businesses hire and pay employees in 160+ countries

Panther raised $2.5 million in investment during our recent seed funding round to help more businesses hire and pay global employees.

January 30, 2023

How to pay international employees anywhere in the world

January 27, 2023

Do independent contractors get paid time off?

September 14, 2022

What is a MT103?

An MT103 is a standardized receipt the SWIFT payment message uses to identify cross-border payments in the form of international wires.

February 26, 2021

Remote Payroll Compliance Guide for 2021

Learn what goes into keeping your remote payroll compliant with Panther's payroll guide for 2021.

January 27, 2023

What is a foreign subsidiary? And should I open one?

November 6, 2022

Thoughtful Workweeks, Decisions, and Feedback at an Async-First Workplace with Panther’s Co-Founder, Matt Redler

May 4, 2022

How to live and work remotely from Croatia

April 11, 2022

What I’ve learned in a year of remote work

March 31, 2022

Celebrate Women's History month with a peek behind the curtains of working remotely

As the end of International Women’s History Month draws near, we wanted to chat and celebrate some of the amazing women who work at Panther.

March 24, 2022

Panther releases the Remote Work Playbook

Hiring is hard, especially in a hybrid work world. Our Remote Work Playbook will help you build a better, more effective remote team. Download here.

September 28, 2021

Bench Strength: Your secret weapon to growing your business

Learn how to build a passive talent pipeline to grow your business when you need it.

September 10, 2021

Leading a virtual cross-cultural team: Challenges and best practices

Being able to manage cross-cultural teams has become a core competency for leaders. We go over the challenges and offer some tips.

September 4, 2021

How to think about work-life balance

August 23, 2021

Biggest challenges in HR today and how to sustain engagement

HR should influence a company's key policies and decisions. Here are some of the biggest challenges in HR, from our friends at Onsite.fun

August 12, 2021

5+ remote employee retention strategies to keep your top performers

Remote employee retention strategies aren’t costly and will help you fix all of the issues that make people leave your company. Here’s how.

August 9, 2021

Why you should think twice about hybrid work

We break down the differences between fully remote vs. hybrid––and explain why some companies might have to pick a lane.

July 29, 2021

Scaling your distributed teams and expanding your business

We looked at best practices for growing your business by scaling your distributed team.

July 1, 2021

How to build a diverse workforce remotely

Studies have shown that diverse teams are simply better for business. But how can you build a diverse remote team? Here are 5 tips.

June 17, 2021

Strategies to attract new remote talent in an increasingly competitive job market

We’re going over 5 strategies to attract new employees remotely and stand out among the hundreds of other active job descriptions.

May 28, 2021

Remote teamwork: Best practices for working cohesively and avoiding miscommunication

Remote work has changed the way teams communicate. Here are a few practices on remote teamwork you can apply straight away!

May 14, 2021

5 ways to ensure remote employee engagement

We explore ways to ensure remote employee engagement and the benefits of keeping your teammates connected.

May 3, 2021

Why remote companies need asynchronous communication

Asynchronous communication is essential for remote teams. Give your team the lifestyle & flexibility benefits of remote work.

April 29, 2021

5+ inclusive workplace practices for your distributed team

Every year, loneliness and isolation are named as core struggles for remote teams. Here are five lesser-known inclusion workplace practices.

April 10, 2021

How to build a remote work culture that will last

With everyone working from different parts of the world, it can be tough to keep your team hooked on your company. Here's how to overcome it

March 18, 2021

5 proven benefits of remote working for employers

To help managers decide which direction to go for, we’ve done the extended analysis of the benefits of remote work versus its disadvantages.

March 4, 2021

The future of HR - Trends to keep an eye on

The work and HR industries are likely to experience their biggest changes yet in 2021 and 2022. Here are some HR trends to keep an eye on.

January 21, 2021

A remote team manager's guide to cultural diversity in the workplace

Recent attempts at companies promoting diversity have highlighted one core aspect we’ve all been leaving behind: Diversity is controll...

January 8, 2021

6 remote work challenges and how to overcome them

Whether you’ve been running a remote team for one year or five, the challenges are likely the same. New people join, bringing in their ow...

April 25, 2022

What Is The Payroll Tax Deferral Provision? (2022 Guide)

There’s one payment left for the payroll tax deferral provision. Find out the need-to-know info for payments in 2022.

April 25, 2022

How Many Hours Is Part-Time? (2022 Global Employers Guide)

What's the difference between a full-time employee and part-time employee? In this guide, we'll break down the main differentiator—hours.

September 16, 2021

What is the IRS Form I-9? Definition and explanation

When you hire a new employee to work in the United States, you need to fill out a Form I-9. Here's what you should know about it.

September 10, 2021

What is an Exempt Employee? Definition and easy guide

What is an exempt employee, how to know if you have one, exempt employee categories, and what to do. We cover it all here.

July 30, 2021

Worker classification: What it means for your business

Worker classifications are terms that designate the status of someone’s relationship with your company.

July 26, 2021

What is an EIN?

An EIN is a nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify your company for tax purposes. Learn more about it with our new Remotepedia post.

June 7, 2021

What is EFTPS & Should You Use It In 2022? (Updated Guide)

The EFTPS is an online tool for paying federal taxes. For most businesses and individuals in the US, the EFTPS is the best way to pay taxes.

April 5, 2021

What is Workers’ Compensation? Here’s what it means

We define workers’ compensation, how it works, what it covers, & how to file a claim.