Boloo Case Study: Global flexiblity with Rivermate's EOR Solutions

Challenge

Boloo, a growing e-commerce company founded by Skah van Bijnen, faced a significant challenge when one of their top developers relocated to Hungary for personal reasons. The company was keen to retain this critical team member but lacked the infrastructure and legal framework to employ internationally. Boloo needed a solution that would allow them to keep their developer while ensuring compliance with Hungarian employment regulations.

Solution

After evaluating several options, Boloo chose Rivermate as their Employer of Record (EOR) partner. Rivermate stood out for its customized, cost-effective solutions and their ability to handle complex employment scenarios across borders.

Key Factors in Choosing Rivermate:

• Flexibility: Rivermate was able to accommodate Boloo’s specific needs, such as arranging employment in Hungary, without adding excessive costs.
• Personalized Service: The Rivermate team provided detailed and prompt responses to Boloo’s unique situation.
• Problem-Solving Attitude: Rivermate demonstrated a proactive approach, ensuring solutions were found even for the most challenging requests.

Implementation

Rivermate made the transition of Boloo's developer to Hungary seamless by:

• Setting up compliant employment in Hungary, following local labor laws.
• Managing all legal, payroll, and administrative processes.
• Offering a user-friendly platform to manage the employee.
• Providing continuous support to both Boloo and the developer.

Results

The partnership with Rivermate delivered crucial benefits for Boloo:

• Talent Retention: Boloo successfully retained their top developer, ensuring continued growth and innovation.
• Compliance Assurance: All employment procedures were compliant with Hungarian labor laws, minimizing legal risks for Boloo.
• Employee Satisfaction: The developer reported high satisfaction with the relocation and the support provided by Rivermate.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Rivermate’s flexible approach allowed Boloo to retain their developer without incurring excessive costs.
• Time Savings: The efficient handling of administrative and legal processes allowed Boloo to focus on their core business.

Testimonial

"Rivermate's flexibility and proactive approach made them the perfect partner for our international employment needs. They not only met our expectations but exceeded them, providing seamless support throughout the process."

• Skah van Bijnen, Founder @ Boloo.

Future Plans

Based on this successful collaboration, Boloo plans to continue using Rivermate for their future international hiring needs. Rivermate’s ongoing service developments, including new features such as automated invoicing, are set to further streamline the process and improve client experience.

This case study showcases Rivermate’s commitment to offering tailored EOR solutions that enable companies like Boloo to retain top talent and expand globally with ease.