Rick Hammell, Founder and CEO of Helios, shares insights on how Helios' AI-driven solutions are revolutionizing global workforce management. In this episode of the Disruption Interruption podcast, learn how the company is automating HR processes, enhancing compliance, simplifying complex financial transactions, and fostering equitable opportunities for businesses navigating hiring challenges.
TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As 81% of HR leaders increasingly turn to AI-based solutions to enhance efficiency, the need to harness technology in transforming human resources is more crucial than ever. (1) Rick Hammell, Founder and CEO of Helios—a global leader in workforce management and payments—sits down with host Karla Jo Helms (KJ) in this week's episode of the Disruption Interruption podcast. The conversation covers the ongoing challenges in global employment and AI's role in redefining HR practices and compliance across borders. "Before we built this, we were doing a lot of manual processes," says Hammell. "Helios is creating equitable opportunities for people to compete in the global marketplace. By leveraging our technology, companies can expand their business the right way."
Navigating Global Hiring Challenges
Global hiring presents two key challenges: understanding diverse employment regulations and managing complex financial transactions. As Rick Hammell points out, no country is the same.
Basic concepts like treating employees fairly and adhering to proper hiring and termination practices may appear straightforward but can vary significantly across regions. For example, outside of the U.S., at-will employment does not exist, and companies must deal with employment contracts and mandatory notice periods, which can be confusing for U.S.-based businesses.
Additionally, Hammell explains that dealing with cross-border finances is a major challenge, as anti-money laundering laws and cross-border money movements are heavily regulated.
"Helios is based on these experiences so businesses can simplify and automate processes, making sure they focus on their strategy, cost-effectively".
Transforming HR: Helios Approach for Global Workforce Efficiency
Hammell illustrates the platform's functionality with a clear example: "If a manager decides to promote an employee like John Smith with a 20% salary increase effective January 1, 2025, the platform provides an immediate, comprehensive overview." Helios benchmarks John's new salary against industry standards, showing where it stands within the company's compensation. The tool also visualizes the updated organizational chart and reporting structure.
"Helios updates payroll records and effective dates, sends company-wide notifications, and schedules one-on-one meetings with John's new direct reports, so you don't have to do any of that", points out Hammell. This holistic automation approach reduces manual tasks and frees HR teams to focus on more strategic initiatives.
Empowering Equitable Global Expansion with Experience-Driven Technology
Hammell underscores that the true value of technology lies not only in its automation capabilities but in being built on real-world experience rather than assumptions.
Helios goes beyond being just a digital platform; it guides businesses through their global workforce management journey, simplifying intricate processes so companies can focus on growth. "Unlike solutions developed solely through focus groups or data testers, Helios speaks the language of its users," Hammell stated. "We understand their pain points and created a solution to ensure people are setting themselves up for success."
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Disruption in Cross-Border Hiring: How Rick Hammell is Revolutionizing Global Workforce Solutions
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhammell/
Company Website: https://www.helios.io/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heliosio/
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About Rick Hammell
Rick Hammell is the Founder and CEO of Helios, a global workforce management and payments company, Helios. Helios is dedicated to simplifying compliance and enhancing efficiency, regardless of entity registration or talent status.
With nearly two decades of expertise in HR and employee management, Rick is reshaping the landscape of international remote work and AI integration.
From pioneering the Direct Employer of Record model to leading a tech firm with 19 offices and clients in over 160 countries, he has set new standards for global team management.
About Karla Jo Helms
Karla Jo Helms is the Chief Evangelist and Anti-PR® Strategist for JOTO PR Disruptors™. Karla Jo learned firsthand how unforgiving business can be when millions of dollars are on the line — and how the control of public opinion often determines whether one company is happily chosen, or another is brutally rejected. Being an alumnus of crisis management, Karla Jo has worked with litigation attorneys, private investigators, and the media to help restore companies of goodwill into the good graces of public opinion — Karla Jo operates on the ethic of getting it right the first time, not relying on second chances and doing what it takes to excel. Helms speaks globally on public relations, how the PR industry itself has lost its way, and how, in the right hands, corporations can harness the power of Anti-PR to drive markets and impact market perception.
References
1. Gartner. "AI in HR: How AI Is Transforming the Future of HR." Gartner, 2023, http://www.gartner.com/en/human-resources/topics/artificial-intelligence-in-hr.
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