#ThirstyThursday Issue #178

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Takeaways:

• Recognize that your network of acquaintances can be a valuable source of job opportunities, as they often have access to different circles than your close contacts.
• Overcome the perceived awkwardness by personalizing your outreach, recalling specific details from past interactions, and being honest and direct about your goals.
• Offer an “exit clause” to alleviate any pressure on the recipient and increase the likelihood of them responding and being willing to help.

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Takeaways:

• Find the jobs you’re qualified for with the skills you already have using this Career Explorer.
• Use this ChatGPT prompt: “Give me a roadmap for [job title] with step by step instructions on how I could get there and include salary ranges.”
• By combining LinkedIn’s tool with strategic ChatGPT use, you can efficiently identify and analyze viable career transition options without necessarily returning to formal education or taking a pay cut.

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Takeaways:

• Using the ChatGPT “Explore” store you can access Canva directly inside ChatGPT and optimize your workflow.
• You can prompt the chat to create graphics for you based on the language you feed it, and the chat will give you variations to select from that you can download and open directly inside Canva.
• You can also prompt the chat to create videos, and simple websites.

See the tutorial on YouTube.

Hiring across borders can be a game-changer for your business, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. Employer of Record (EOR) services help by managing compliance, payroll, and benefits in countries where you don’t have a legal entity. However, to truly maximize their value, you need to navigate these services wisely.

1. Pick the Right Provider for Your Needs

When choosing an EOR, it’s essential to understand the regions you’re hiring in and what each provider specializes in.

Omnipresent stands out for its global reach, offering comprehensive support for international teams. They’re experts at handling local compliance across multiple countries, making them a great fit if you’re scaling worldwide.

On the other hand, Justworks shines in the U.S. market. It’s ideal for companies looking to streamline payroll, benefits, and HR tasks domestically but may not have the same depth of global expertise as Omnipresent.

2. Make Tech Work for You

Both Omnipresent and Justworks offer platforms that simplify EOR tasks, but their strengths vary.

Omnipresent’s platform integrates payroll, tax filings, and benefits management in over 150 countries, offering a one-stop dashboard for global teams.

Justworks, while fantastic for U.S.-based operations, has a more limited international scope. Depending on your hiring needs, choose a platform that integrates seamlessly with your existing processes and covers your geographical focus.

3. Keep Communication Strong

An EOR can handle the administrative load, but don’t forget the importance of internal communication. Ensure that your employees understand the benefits and systems your EOR provides, and align your internal workflows with your provider’s platform.

In the end, the right EOR can help you scale internationally without the hassle. Whether you choose Omnipresent for global coverage or Justworks for domestic simplicity, ensure you’re set up for smooth, compliant operations as you grow.

Takeaways:

• Stop acting like there’s anything wrong with you, live your life like you’re the baddest b*tch on the planet.
• Stop reminding yourself that somebody left you, somebody cheated on you, somebody betrayed you, because as long as you have that thought in your consciousness you will continue to attract so live your life like there’s not a damn thing wrong with you.
• Stop picking on yourself, let it go. Stop focusing on the brokeness. Step into your greatest and watch how everything will be healed, release, and surrendered.

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