Transitioning from Public Accounting to an IPO Company: 4 Most Asked Questions

As unicorn companies like Airbnb, DoorDash, and C3.AI go public, the IPO market is heating up and set to continue into 2021. The Wall Street Journal wrote: “Companies raised $167.2 billion through 454 offerings on U.S. exchanges this year through Dec. 24, compared with the previous full-year record of $107.9…...

Hiring Considerations during the Holiday Season

As the U.S. economy emerges from the COVID-19 recession, and companies are ready to grow their teams, many companies will find themselves bringing on new employees this coming holiday season. But when hiring during the holiday season, there are several issues that can arise. Some possible issues employers find when…...

How to Execute Diversity Hiring in the Workplace

These days we are seeing many of our clients devote more time and resources to diversity in the workplace. Companies that do this successfully tend to follow a certain pattern. They set goals, define what they mean by diversity hiring, communicate the benefits of the program, and take tangible steps…...

Wellbeing and Community Involvement: Feel Good and Do Good

A friend once told me to assume 1 in 4 people are dealing with some form of crisis. This was pre-COVID, pre-isolation, pre-job losses, and well before the natural disasters and social unrest of 2020. I think it is safe to say – whatever the number – that stress, personal…...

Tips for Virtual Onboarding: A More Permanent Solution

The task of onboarding an employee back in the days of non-COVID seemed so much easier for both managers and employees. In today’s business climate, companies have had to figure out a better way to onboard employees remotely. While this can be challenging, I look at it as a way to open…...

Candidate Interview with Nichole Parrish – Network Earlier

Nichole completed her education at the University of Utah. She worked in JC Penney’s accounting department and a small accounting firm prior moving to Grant Thornton, LLP in 2005. Nichole began her time at Grant Thornton developing in depth IT audit skills before transitioning to a Senior Audit Associate and…...

How to Avoid Video Call Fatigue and Make Your Calls More Effective

Have you ever felt tired after a long day of consecutive calls? Back-to-back video conferencing can lead to a lot of stress and exhaustion. According to researchers and experts in the communication fields, video calls are tiring because of an increased self-awareness from self-streaming and wanting to put on a…...

Returning to the Office

When the subject of returning to the office was first brought up several weeks ago as a blog topic, my first reaction was that maybe it was a bit late to be writing about it as much of the country was well into reopening phases. As I write about it…...

Looking for a Job During a Pandemic

There are many people out in the world right now navigating the job market and seeking a new opportunity. With that being said there are two predominant groups of people. Those who have been planning, seeking and hoping for a career change – since even before the pandemic – and…...

To Switch or Not to Switch: Is Changing Jobs During the Pandemic a Good Idea?

These are uncertain times. Many companies have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic — some have even gone out of business. Certain industries have been devastated. Unemployment is at its highest since the Great Depression. Economists believe there will be a recovery, but no one knows what that will…...

Measuring Employee Impact in Remote Work Environments

2020 has been a unique year for us humans. It was the year of COVID-19 - thousands of lives lost, acute global economic crisis, rampant unemployment, and the year of mass populations working remotely. The global exodus of employees out of offices to a home based work location has been…...

Lessons Learned in Remote Hiring

You listen to the news. You hear the unemployment numbers. You have family, friends, neighbors that have been laid off or furloughed. While it feels like everything out there has been shut down and all hiring has been put on hold, the reality is that there are companies still hiring.…...

Webinar: The New Normal – Thriving in a Changing Environment

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How Businesses Can Adjust to a Remote Workforce

How is your business adjusting to the coronavirus outbreak? Is remote work impacting productivity? Are you able to measure and track that impact? These are just a few of the important questions to consider during these challenging times. But on the bright side, it gives businesses the opportunity to test…...

[Podcast] Recruiting Effectively Despite Brexit

After a long legal process, it appears Brexit has finally become a reality. As much chaos as it has already caused, the confusion and uncertainty will, unfortunately, still be a reality for the forseeable future. The only true certainty is the impact will be huge and far-reaching. Of particular concern…...

Ragu Bhargava Talks About UAA Experience

In this University of Anchorage Alaska video, CEO Ragu Bhargava talks about his memories and paying it forward. Video Transcript My name is Ragu Bhargava. I graduated in 1988 with a BBA in Accounting and right now I am the CEO of Global Upside. Global Upside is about a 500…...

GU and GTS Shortlisted at SSON Impact Awards

Global Upside, a leading provider of accounting, human resources, payroll, PEO, and talent acquisition services globally, has won Gold for Best Outsourcing Partnership at the Shared Services and Outsourcing Network (SSON) Impact Awards. Global Upside won the award at a glittering ceremony in Singapore, which was attended by several of…...

Say Yes to the Interview

Have you ever heard the saying that whether or not you are looking to make a move, “you should always be interviewing”? I honestly used to think this was nonsense, until I recently made a career move. I realized I had a lot of catching up to do to understand…...

GTS Co-Founders Win at 2019 SVUS World Awards®

Global Upside Corporation, a conglomerate of brands providing domestic needs, international expansion, staffing, human resources, accounting, payroll support services and HR technology, today announced major wins for its Co-Founders at the Silicon Valley US (SVUS) World Awards. COO Gita Bhargava won gold at the SVUS Women World Awards® in the…...

Gava Talent Solutions Announces New Hires in Salt Lake City

Gava Talent Solutions (www.gavatalentsolutions.com) – a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services –announced the expansion of its Utah operations with new hires in Salt Lake City. The Team expansion is aimed at better servicing the growing regional Client base of Gava Talent Solutions (GTS), which offers Interim/Direct Hire,…...

[Podcast] Hiring in California: The CCPA versus The GDPR

In this Globig podcast, Bill Armstrong focuses on an important issue that is only going to gain more traction in the weeks and months to come: the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Topics discussed in this podcast include: The biggest similarities and differences between the two regulations How companies are…...

Candidate Interview with Bob Bowe: Finding the Right Recruitment Agency

In this interview, we talked with past GTS candidate Bob Bowe to get some insight for other candidates. Tell us about your most recent job change. When did you know it was time to move on and how did you go about searching for the next position? Since 2004 I’ve…...

How to Match Your Candidate with Your Company Culture

Think about a time you were interviewing a candidate that checked off most, if not all, the skill boxes you had in mind. But you weren’t sure how they would fit in with the company culture. You ask yourself: How do I know if this person will be the right…...

Ragu Bhargava Joins as Advisor to the Western Governors University College of Business

San Jose, CA — July 16, 2019 — Ragu Bhargava has been appointed to a key advisory role at Western Governors University (WGU) (http://wgu.edu) as a member of the College of Business Council. Ragu is an award-winning financial executive and entrepreneur. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Upside…...

[Podcast] How To Do Business Successfully In Canada

In this Globig podcast, GTS President Bill Armstrong discusses strategies for successfully doing business in Canada. Sometimes the countries that seem most similar to us are the trickiest ones to navigate. When it comes to employment law, benefits, and even business setup, Canada has certain similarities to EU countries and…...

Get Me Out of Here! Part 2

In my last blog, Get Me out of Here!, we discussed the inevitability of changing jobs and how crucial it is for professionals to ABN—Always Be Networking. The first step was to get going on LinkedIn and reconnect with people in your past. Having accomplished that (you have, right?) what…...

20 Years of Adventure

Since 1999 we have pushed the edge of what's possible. Take a look back at some of our accomplishments over the past 20 years! Enjoy some photos from our 20th anniversary party. The night began with stilt walkers handing out champagne and some appetizers and dinner. Midway through the event,…...

Global Upside Corporation Expands APAC Presence: Office Opening in Australia

Melbourne, Australia — 16 May 2019 — Global Upside Corporation, a conglomerate of brands that service the back office needs of domestic and multi-national companies in 150+ countries, has recently opened an office in Melbourne, Australia to support its growth in the APAC region. “With APAC’s fast-growing economies and booming…...

[Podcast] Culture Shock and International Employee Loyalty

Culture shock is a real issue when hiring internationally. Many companies are finding themselves expanding their employee pool by hiring international employees. Sometimes that happens all at once such as in a merger or acquisition, and other times, it’s a slower ongoing process for fast growing companies to look for…...

A Talent Acquisition & Retention Guide for Startups

I recently attended the HR West Conference and had the opportunity to meet numerous peers in the HR field. Many of them were working for start-ups of various sizes, in various phases of growth. A frequent topic of discussion were the growing pains that many start-ups face when trying to…...

Scenarios in Which a Recruitment Agency Can Help

There are many scenarios in which you may need an agency to assist you in finding talent. Let’s dig in to a few and see if any apply to your current recruiting situation. You may not have a recruiter on staff. Not having a recruiter on staff is common in…...

Get Me Out of Here!

Finance, technology, human resources. Your background and training doesn’t protect you from it happening. Maybe it’s a change in management or you have hit the “ceiling” in an organization--bottom line is that it’s time to move on! In theory we all know this will happen at some point or another…...

HR West 2019

Gava Talent Solutions' President Bill Armstrong and CEO Ragu Bhargava spoke at the HR West Conference on March 13, 2019 in Oakland, CA. Below is a description of the session and some pictures. Learn about HR West here: http://www.hrwest.org Disruptive HR: How AI is Changing the HR Game Over 50-70%…...

Announcing Gava Talent Solutions Speaking at HR West 2019

The HR West Conference announces that Bill Armstrong, President, and Ragu Bhargava, CEO of Gava Talent Solutions will be speaking on March 13, 2019 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am on the topic of “Disruptive HR: How AI is Changing the HR Game.” In this session, conference attendees will learn to…...

Interview Toolbox Series: Lessons from Baseball’s “Tito” Francona

Terry Francona nicknamed “Tito,” is the manager of the Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball (MLB) team. Previously, he was the manager of the Boston Red Sox, whom he led to two World Series titles. After leading the Cleveland Indians to the playoffs in his 3rd year as manager, Tito and…...

Communicating with Recruiters vs Clients

For most of us communicating today is so much easier than “old school” methods. In the past, snail mail or a phone call were the primary methods and there was an etiquette associated with writing a thank-you note or making a call in a professional setting. However, in today’s environment…...

Gava Talent Solutions Announces Formation of New Holding Company

San Jose, CA - Global Upside today announced the formation of its holding company – Global Upside Corporation (https://gu-corp.com) – the umbrella organization for – Global Upside, Global PEO Services, Gava Talent Solutions and Mihi Software. "The reorganization is part of our efforts to increase our strategic, business and operational…...

How to Boost Your Resume in 5 Steps

No matter what industry you seek to work in, your resume is crucial to your appeal as a candidate. Resumes get your foot in the door of a company. However, getting resume tips from family or friends may not always produce the most accurate advice. And if you fail to…...

Interview Toolbox Series: Building Your Elevator Speech

Over my career of two decades in the staffing industry, I have witnessed all kinds of innovative interview techniques being adopted by job applicants to ensure that their interviews produce positive results. Every professional has their own repertoire of interview tools to recommend. Personally, I always advise job seekers to…...

Gita Bhargava Wins Silver Lifetime Achievement Stevie® Award

San Jose, CA – November 20, 2018 – Global Upside (https://www.globalupside.com), a leading provider of accounting, payroll, HR, PEO, and talent acquisition services globally, today announced its Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Gita Bhargava has been named a winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Lifetime Achievement category. “My…...

[Podcast] A Guide to Recruiting Different Generations Around the World

Among each generation, there are stereotypes. These stereotypes bleed into the approach a company takes to hiring each generation. In this podcast, Gava Talent Solutions' President Bill Armstrong walks through some of the biggest stereotypes for Generations X, Y and Z. He provides tips for effectively hiring from within the…...

Top 6 Ways to Hire the Best Employees

The right employee can make a positive impact on your company’s work environment, boosting productivity and morale. Yet, hiring the right employee is a challenging process involving more than simply scanning resumes and conducting interviews. It is key to remember that you get out of it what you put in,…...

Debunking the Contractor Conundrum

Have you ever considered being a contractor for an employment agency? Most of us are hesitant because we need health and other benefits that come with a permanent position. On the other hand, the thought of exploring different types of jobs, having flexibility in the daily work schedule, and building…...

The Birth and Evolution of the RPO Solution

As organizations grow, staffing complexities follow. However, talent acquisition has morphed into a highly complex and specialized function that human resources departments may need assistance with managing. It demands a lot of time and expense from hiring managers and HR teams alike, and it can directly impact an organization’s bottom…...

Hire Like It’s 1999!

Most business executives would agree that people are a key asset to a company’s success. Therefore, talent attraction and acquisition become crucial. There are the regular and normal challenges one faces in the hiring process: competition, increasing compensation, Bay Area cost of living, and more. On top of these challenges,…...

[Podcast] Using Artificial Intelligence for Interviewing Candidates Internationally

AI for human resources is here to stay and it’s being used all around the world in a variety of ways, including interviewing. Gava Talent Solutions President Bill Armstrong teamed up with Globig for this series of AI podcasts. Listen to the previous podcasts in this series: Using AI for…...

6 Things Every Payroll Professional Should Know

Paychecks Is an employee requesting paychecks via mail? This is feasible as long as you take note of your state labor laws. For example, if a state specifies employees need to be paid bi-weekly, employers must mail the paychecks with that time frame in mind. Overtime Qualifications The Fair Labor…...

Best Practices for Onboarding Your New Hires

Starting a new job, employees can be filled with mixed feelings and expectations. Without a solid onboarding process, the initial days and weeks can feel demanding or tiresome for new hires. Done right, onboarding can get new employees up to speed faster, understanding of the company culture, and excited to…...

3 Tips for Recruiting Passive Talent in a Competitive Market

Individuals who are not actively looking for a job are considered passive candidates. It is likely they are content in their current role; however, they are likely to make a career move if a better opportunity arises. Here are some tips to improve your chances of recruiting passive talent. Employer…...

Using Artificial Intelligence for Profiling When Recruiting Internationally

We all know that artificial intelligence is a hot topic as an innovative technology. It is also paradigm shifting, raising complex questions about how to manage and thrive in this rapidly changing world. Gava Talent Solutions President Bill Armstrong is featured in this Globig podcast discussing recruiting and profiling using…...

Find the Perfect Prospect by using LinkedIn InMail Messages

Finding a perfect candidate for a job opening is always a difficult task for recruiters; from going through hundreds of LinkedIn profiles to approaching candidates to finally hiring them. LinkedIn’s Inmail lets recruiters send a personal message to candidates that they feel suit the job description. However, sending an unsolicited…...

Gita Bhargava Wins Women of Influence Award 2018

[SAN JOSE, CA] -- Co-Founder and COO Gita Bhargava has been recognized as one of 2018’s most successful female leaders in the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Women of Influence Awards. In her role as Chief Operating Officer, Gita runs worldwide operations and customer service for the four companies that make…...

Case Study: Streamlining the Hiring Process

Learn how GTS streamlined the hiring process for one company. The Client Our Client, a technological leader in lithium-ion battery production, created a new battery platform to encourage innovation in materials, design, production, and packaging. The company increases enterprise value through their innovative products, high-volume production, and global commercialization. The Vision…...

Ask the Right Questions Before Hiring an RPO Provider

Hiring new people internally can often be exhausting, costly, and time-consuming. Finding the right candidates can be challenging, and securing them is even more difficult. Outsourcing the recruitment function can help you identify and secure one of your organization’s most important assets: its people. Employers can outsource a selection of…...

How to Retain Diversity in the Workplace

For years you have been told the importance of diversity in the workplace. You have attended conferences and held trainings on how to hire a diverse workforce. You have truly committed yourself to recruiting a diverse group of employees. However, the challenge remains for employers who wish to achieve this:…...

5 Awesome Benefits of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

The phenomenal growth of the talent market, in part due to the accessibility of a global talent pool, has brought many benefits, but also complexities. Across industries, businesses are facing a tough time hiring the required talent. Expectations of both employers and employees are also rising, especially with the growing…...

4 HR Trends to Follow in 2018

The world of HR is changing rapidly – from predictive analysis to implementing efficient human resources processes and all these trends are likely to bring transformational changes to HR landscape. As an HR professional you aim to maximize employee productivity, streamline HR processes, and enhance career development. Here are 4…...

[Podcast] Tips for Successfully Recruiting & Hiring International Employees

Gava Talent Solutions President Bill Armstrong teamed up with CEO and Founder of Globig, Anke Corbin to discuss tips for successfully recruiting and hiring international employees. Some of the topics covered in this podcast are listed below. How companies should prepare prior to setting out to recruit candidates internationally. Characteristics…...

Generation Z: The Next Workforce Frontier

Workplaces across the US are running into unprecedented issues in integrating more than one generation of employees into a cohesive work environment. Improved safety in the workplace; technological innovations in the fields of health and medicine; economic uncertainty; and stagnating wages have prompted employees to stay in the workforce longer.…...

Gava Talent Solutions’ Make Dreams Happen Party

Missed out on our Make Dreams Happen party? Check out the photos from the launch party! Learn more about finding talent or finding the best job for you. ...

Think Twice Before Asking for Salary History

Wage inequality has been a hotly debated topic in the United States for longer than many realize. It has recently presented itself once again as a prominent issue in the wake of new equal-pay legislation and the public opinion surrounding it. An article published by the Washington Post in 2016…...

3 Reasons You Should Consider Recruitment Outsourcing (RPO)

As competition for the best talent heats up, more and more employers are looking for better, more efficient options to acquire talent without having to build an internal army of recruiters. Enter Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) – a highly effective recruitment practice that has been successfully adopted by companies like…...

What Do Surveys Reveal about the Applicant Experience?

You Need to Create an Excellent Applicant Experience These days, the applicant experience is more important than ever before. Candidates often decide to work with an employer based on a positive selection experience rather than pay and perks alone. The virtual platform has opened new avenues for applicants to share…...

5 Talent Acquisition Tips from our Top Recruiters

It is not rare to hear stories of companies with high employee turnover and repetitive hiring – whether they are small or large, local or global, young or old. Why do so many entrepreneurs and managers go through hiring experiences that fall short of their expectations? What is the difference…...

How is Orientation Different from Onboarding?

Orientation and onboarding are two crucial aspects of mobilizing your workforce. On one hand, onboarding is a detailed process lasting anywhere from 6 to 12 months – involving documentation, project alignment, training and more. On the other hand, the objective of orientation is to familiarize an employee with the overall…...

Global Upside Launches Gava Talent Solutions

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Upside today announced the rebranding of its staffing division as Gava Talent Solutions (GTS), which will now operate as an independent entity. Global Upside Vice President of Staffing, Bill Armstrong, takes helm as President of the newly-launched company while CEO Ragu Bhargava will continue as the…...

COO Gita Bhargava Wins Two Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Upside, the leading provider of accounting, payroll, HR, PEO, and talent acquisition services globally, today announced its Chief Operating Office Gita Bhargava has won the Stevie Awards in two categories – the Female Entrepreneur of the Year and Female Executive of the Year. Gita won a…...

Ragu Bhargava, CEO and Co-Founder, Wins 2017 Pride of India Award

Ragu Bhargava, CEO and Co-Founder of Gava Talent Solutions, Global PEO Services, Global Upside, and Mihi, won the 2017 Pride of India Award presented to him by the NRI Institute at a gala at the UK House of Lords in London last week. The NRI Institute honors Indian-origin business executives…...

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