The Blue Marble October newsletter is focused on global payroll changes for 2019, employer concerns about the legalization of cannabis, and challenges with partnership programs.

Global Regulation Changes affecting Payroll in 2019

Each year, governments change regulations that affect payroll calculations and processing. Global payroll teams have to adjust procedures and ensure new requirements are being met to stay in compliance. There is also added complexity this year with the implementation of Brexit, which will affect employees living or working in the UK. If your global payroll team can’t keep up with the changes, your employee payroll is at risk. Here are just a few of the changes coming in 2019: READ MORE

Workplace Safety Concerns after Legalization of Cannabis

Aadmi Consulting

Following Uruguay, Canada is now the second country in the world to fully decriminalize and legalize marijuana. By nearly a two to one margin, the Canadian Senate approved Bill C-45, also known as the Cannabis Act, in July of this year. When it comes to the impact on employers, they reportedly are feeling very unprepared for the effect it will have on their businesses. READ MORE

Partnership Challenges: How to Manage and What to Avoid

Scott Johnson, Alliance and Partnerships Manager

If you’ve identified the best partnerships to bring value to your prospects and clients, signed partner agreements, and several months later you haven’t figured out why things aren’t working, here are the top 10 challenges and ways to get back on track or improve your partner relationships: READ MORE