Employee Benefits and Well Being
Revisiting the Importance of Employee Benefits in Brazil (2026 Updated)
Learn why offering employee benefits in Brazil is crucial for your business success and how it can drive your company's growth.
Lucas Botzen
Lucas Botzen is the founder of Rivermate, a global HR platform specializing in international payroll, compliance, and benefits management for remote companies. He previously co-founded and successfully exited Boloo, scaling it to over €2 million in annual revenue. Lucas is passionate about technology, automation, and remote work, advocating for innovative digital solutions that streamline global employment.
Articles published by Lucas Botzen
Career Development and Leadership
Mastering the Art of Successful Remote Job Interviews | 2026 Update
Do you want your first remote job interview to be a successful one? Here is what you need to know about remote job interviews for stress-free interviewing!
Lucas Botzen
International Employment Laws
How to Pay International Employees: All You Need to Know
This article will serve as a comprehensive guide for businesses looking to understand the process, options, compliance risks, and tools involved in paying international employees. It should cover legal frameworks, payroll processing methods, challenges like exchange rates and taxes, and solutions like EORs and global payroll platforms. It’s intended to address key questions businesses have during the evaluation stage.
Lucas Botzen
Taxation and Compliance
Remote Team Payroll: Balancing Compliance and Frequency | Updated in 2026
Discover how to manage payroll for remote teams, align cycles, and navigate pay schedules with global compliance for timely, accurate payments.
Lucas Botzen
International Recruitment
How To Hire a Remote Sales Team in 2026?
This article will serve as a practical guide to hiring and managing a remote sales team. It will help readers understand why businesses are increasingly turning to remote sales models, the benefits of global reach, and the challenges involved—such as compliance, onboarding, training, performance management, and communication across time zones. It will also outline the steps for building a high-performing remote sales team, from recruitment to compensation and retention. The writer should position Rivermate as the trusted partner for hiring remote sales teams—helping businesses compliantly recruit across borders, manage contracts, ensure seamless global payroll, and provide a unified platform that enables companies to scale their sales operations internationally with confidence.
Lucas Botzen
Global Employment Guides
Best EOR Services in the United Kingdom for Easy Expansion
Explore the best EOR services in the United Kingdom. Compare top providers, pricing, and features to hire UK employees easily and stay fully compliant.
Lucas Botzen
Business Expansion and Growth
How to Hire Independent Contractors in South America
To successfully hire independent contractors in South America, it's crucial to understand local labor laws, correctly classify workers, and establish clear, compliant contractor agreements. Leveraging specialized services can significantly streamline this process, protecting your business while tapping into the region's rich talent pool.
Lucas Botzen
Global Employment Guides
Choosing a Global Payroll Provider? 8 Factors to Evaluate (2026 Update)
Learn how to evaluate and select a global payroll provider for outsourcing your international payroll needs with this comprehensive guide.
Lucas Botzen
International Recruitment
How to Create a Successful International Recruitment Strategy
A step-by-step guide to creating a successful international recruitment strategy.
Lucas Botzen