
Europe Digital nomads often remark that Europe is one of the easier places in which to work. employer and clients, and cost of living can make working remotely abroad more attractive in some countries than in others. That’s fundamental to who we are as a firm. Regional considerations about working remotely abroad Factors such as Internet reliability, time zone in relation to your U.S. They’ve done amazing things for our clients across Canada, despite the conditions, so we’re going to continue to trust them to work effectively, whether they’re at home or in Croatia. “We’ve trusted our people for over two years. ”Īnd while she says this is the type of diverse, flexible perk that potential candidates are seeking, the program is anchored in trust. have to be in-person and reasons for when can work remotely, but if it’s possible for to work remotely, I think it’s incumbent on employers to consider. “We want people to be and do their best wherever they’re most productive. Once KPMG expands the program’s list of approved countries, Lutgens expects to see even more interest among employees. “We do get a lot of citizens of France who work in our Quebec offices many times they want to go back and spend time with family,” she adds, noting the program allows them to take two to three weeks’ vacation and then work for another four weeks in the country. Read: How will the potential work-from-anywhere boom post-pandemic impact benefits plans? Lutgens says the company has also fielded requests from employees to work in France, Mexico and some Caribbean countries. to another European country, and his company are fairly relaxed about working remotely and don’t really mind where. The organization has already approved an Alberta-based employee’s request to spend four weeks working in British Columbia. Employees working outside of North America will require a separate, higher-security laptop in which no data or information related to clients will exist and all work will be done through a secure, virtual private network. KPMG undertook an extensive review of the immigration policies offered by eligible countries, including temporary work visas and tax and employment law implications, as well as information technology security concerns, she says. And if you’re in the United Kingdom, it’s four years.

How long can you work remotely in another country without paying taxes If you’re in the United States, the answer is two years. It’s definitely one of the attraction plays that we’re selling and pitching to candidates right now.” If you don’t have a work permit, then you cannot work remotely from another country USA. “We need some of the best and brightest right here in Canada and to give them the opportunity to join and have the chance to work in a different location while expanding their experience and perspectives brings greater value to us and our clients.

Read: Half of Canadians would leave job if flexibility isn’t extended post-pandemic: survey After more than two years of working from home and balancing home and work responsibilities, employees have shown they can do great things, even when they’re not together, says Louise Lutgens, KPMG’s managing director of talent innovation and strategic investments.
