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NZ Herald
14 hours ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Travel Alerts: NZ tops list, Aman Rosa Alpina opens and writer's festival return
Listening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech. Plan your next trip with these travel highlights. Photo / 123rf Each week in Travel, we check out some of the latest happenings from Aotearoa and beyond to inspire your next adventure. NZ tops life-work balance list New Zealand has been named the top country for work-life balance, according to a 2025 study by Remote, a global HR platform. In an article by Conde Nast Traveller, Remote analysed 60 of the world's highest GDP nations, looking at factors such as paid leave, minimum wage, healthcare, average working hours and inclusivity. New Zealand ranks highest thanks to the number of annual leave days, minimum wage and 26 weeks of paid maternity leave. This recognition shows why Kiwis enjoy a lifestyle where work and personal time blend seamlessly. This solidifies New Zealand as not just a beautiful destination but also an ideal place to live, work and recharge, offering the perfect backdrop for adventure and wellbeing.
Mint
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Adrianne Palicki to star in horror-thriller Remote
Washington DC [US], July 19 (ANI): Actress Adrianne Palicki, who is known for her starring roles as Tyra Collette in the NBC sports drama series 'Friday Night Lights', and as Bobbi Morse in the superhero drama series 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D', is all set to be seen in a horror thriller, 'Remote', directed by Steven DeGennaro, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Palicki will pay Jules, a woman who has been living alone in a 30-foot trailer for the past seven months. The story centres on a woman who witnesses a murder on a live stream As per the synopsis, "Her only escape from the drudgery of remote-work video conferences, and missed connections with her busy husband, is a website where users share webcam streams of the views from their windows. When she witnesses a murder on one of these cameras, she must rely on her wits and computer skills to discover the identity of the killer before they can find her. A killer that knows someone is watching, and will stop at nothing to protect his secret," as per The Hollywood Reporter. DeGennaro penned the script and will produce via his The Ubiquitous Studio 42. Cameron Burns, Ashleigh Snead and Aaron B. Koontz of Paper Street Pictures also produce, with Charles Mulford of Impeccible Pictures and Jessica Perrin. Scott Weinberg and Josh Raby co-produce. 'Remote' has wrapped filming and is in post-production. Its cast also includes Roger Guenveur Smith, Chris Johnson, Josh Cruddas and Jessica Perrin. The feature marks DeGennaro's second film, following Found Footage 3D, which premiered on the festival circuit in 2016 and was later released on horror streamer Shudder, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Palicki is known for her role as Commander Kelly Grayson in the science fiction comedy-drama series The Orville (2017-2022). She also had supporting roles in the films Legion (2010), Red Dawn (2012), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), and John Wick (2014). (ANI)
Morocco World
4 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Ranks Near Bottom in Global Work-Life Balance Index
Rabat — Morocco has once again scored poorly in terms of work-life balance index and ranked 51st out of 60 countries in the 2025 report, revealing a significant gap between long working hours and living standards in the country. A report released yesterday by Remote, a platform specializing in remote employment, indicated employees in Morocco work for an average of 44 hours per week. The working hours rate in the North African country marks one of the highest rates globally, as they surpass countries like Norway (32.6 hours) and Argentina (37 hours). Meanwhile, the report noted that this extensive effort by Moroccan employees is not fairly compensated with higher wages. The minimum daily wage in the country stands at just $12, compared to $18 per hour in Australia. In terms of paid annual leave, the report said that Morocco offers only 25 days and 12 weeks of maternity leave, figures that fall short of Northern European standards. Morocco's health insurance system also faces coverage limitations, with sick leave compensation below 60% of basic salary, according to the report. The country also scored poorly on quality of life indicators, recording a happiness index of 4.62 out of 10 and a safety index of 2.05 out of 10. The scores reflect deep ongoing social and economic challenges facing Morocco in providing citizens with good quality of life. The reports' results place the North African kingdom far behind countries like New Zealand, which topped the rankings with 86.87 points. The findings reflect a critical gap between worker effort and compensation in Morocco, hence pointing to systemic issues that require the government's comprehensive policy responses to enhance worker welfare and productivity. The report, covering 60 countries, signals the urgent need for deep reforms in Morocco's labor market, changes that would improve work-life balance and strengthen social protection for workers across various economic sectors. Tags: MoroccoWork in MoroccoWork-Life balance
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Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
[Graphic News] Korea ranks 31st in global work-life balance index
South Korea has ranked 31st out of 60 wealthy nations in the Global Life-Work Balance Index 2025, published by global HR platform Remote. The index evaluates countries across categories such as annual leave, sick pay, maternity leave, minimum wage and healthcare systems. Korea's ranking marks a five-spot improvement from the previous year. Notable gains were seen in minimum wage, average weekly working hours - which fell to 37.9 from 38.58 - and LGBTQ+ inclusivity, which rose by 6 points. However, the country scored relatively low in areas such as sick leave, paid maternity leave and safety, which negatively affected its overall standing. As in previous years, European countries dominated the top of the list. New Zealand ranked first, followed by Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Norway and Denmark. Among other Asian countries, Japan ranked 29th and China 52nd.
Mint
11-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Expert take on how businesses can simplify the global payroll challenge
For companies looking to expand their footprint across borders, managing payroll for employees based out of different geographies can be a challenging process as it involves gaining expertise on diverse regulatory frameworks, keeping abreast with changing tax laws and labour rules that are unique to every country and, sometimes, even states within countries. In a special webinar, titled 'Solving Payroll for Global Teams: Precision, Compliance and Scale with Remote', Manasa Manogaran, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Remote shared her thoughts about how companies can streamline payroll, reduce risk and scale confidently in over 100 countries. 'Managing payroll globally is incredibly challenging because it involves navigating diverse regulatory frameworks, constantly changing tax laws, and also complex labour laws across multiple countries', Manogaran said. The fragmentation inherent in manual processes or the use of disparate tools leads to errors, delays, and compliance risks. In addition, businesses also struggle to adhere to each country's specific rules as they try to scale their business. She cited an example where managing spreadsheets or having multiple vendors for different countries can make it harder to get real time insights and timely updates on things like changes in tax rates or labour legislation, which can result in costly mistakes. Comparing payroll management across Indian states versus multiple countries, Manogaran spoke about the Indian system where a single national framework offers relatively greater levels of consistency compared to other countries like Mexico. 'In India, one of the things that are key for an employer is to make sure that the ESI and the EPF funds are remitted on time and as per the current specific year's guidelines, and it would be the same for Mexico.. In terms of managing payroll, say, across five different states in one specific country, it is a much easier landscape, because we are navigating within one specific country as to how we would operate if we were to go global,' she said. Keeping pace with these dynamic international regulations becomes a demanding task for companies. She detailed the daily struggles faced by companies: administrative burden, data visibility issues, and compliance anxieties. HR teams spend hours on spreadsheet reconciliation and chasing updates from various local vendors in each of the countries they operate in. The absence of a single, real-time payroll overview leads to data being scattered, while unchecked compliance issues, such as delayed statutory remittances, can result in large fines and penalties. Beyond operations and legalities, employee experience suffers from late payments or incorrect deductions, impacting satisfaction. Streamlining these processes from the outset is beneficial, Manogaran emphasises. This is where unified platforms like Remote come in to offer a real-time snapshot of what is going on. One of the other major complaints is employee experience. When payrolls are being managed across multiple vendors, there can be late payments, errors in deductions, mismatched benefits, etc. 'It is important to make sure that these processes are removed from the start and they don't end up slowing down business operations or affecting employee satisfaction rates,' she said. Manogaran described Remote as a global HR platform managing the entire employee lifecycle. 'Remote is a global HR platform which helps businesses hire, manage and pay their employees and contractors across the globe,' she said. Their services span from hiring employees locally or internationally via an employer of record solution, to full employee life cycle management including onboarding and benefits, to accurate and timely payroll, and even contractor management. She also shared an example of Remote's impact on payroll management. A cybersecurity client with teams in five countries, previously using four separate payroll providers, faced delays and compliance gaps. By consolidating onto Remote's single, automated platform, they achieved operational cost savings and eliminated payroll errors within six months, improving employee satisfaction. Also, Remote 'practices what we preach' – the organisation running its own global payroll for over 1,800 employees on its platform. This internal application provides valuable insights, allowing continuous refinement of the product to meet high standards of accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, proving its scalability in real-world scenarios. Looking ahead, she sees the future of global payroll driven by intelligent automation, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI). 'One of the key trends that I would like to call out is that we need people who are backed by local expertise. So I would say it is a combination of automation backed by local expertise,' she said. Remote's in-house country experts provide detailed familiarity with local regulatory knowledge, ensuring businesses remain compliant and stay on top of ever-evolving labour laws and regulations. This integrated approach offers consistency and a seamless payroll process. Manogaran advised businesses to view payroll as a global necessity from day one, and not an afterthought. Investing early in a scalable platform like Remote can save time, reduce compliance issues, and allow companies to focus on business growth rather than getting bogged down by intricate country-specific regulations. 'Choose a platform that grows with you as you scale your business', she said, highlighting the need for flexible and efficient payroll solutions. Talent is everywhere — opportunity should be too. Remote's mission is to create opportunity everywhere, empowering employers to hire, manage, and pay the best talent while allowing individuals to connect with the companies and roles that best suit their skills. As the global authority on remote employment, Remote makes it possible for businesses to build strong teams without geographic constraints, simply and compliantly. Remote was founded in 2019 by Job van der Vorrt and Marcelo Lebre, and is backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Accel, Sequoia, Index Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, General Catalyst, and B Capital. In the APAC region, India is one of key emerging markets for Remote services. To know more about this, click here. Note to the Reader: This article has been produced on behalf of the brand by HT Brand Studio and does not have journalistic/editorial involvement of Mint.
