The challenge: navigating international employment law in unfamiliar markets
As Cogstate's global footprint expanded, the Australian-based company needed to hire talent in new countries — fast. But expanding into international markets meant navigating complex local employment regulations, establishing legal presence, managing payroll and taxes, administering benefits, and maintaining compliance across jurisdictions where the team lacked direct expertise. The stakes were high: missteps could jeopardize both operations and the ability to attract top candidates.
Cogstate turned to a local HR consulting firm for guidance, which recommended G-P — a recognized leader in the global employment industry — as an employer of record (EOR) partner.
The solution: a trusted EOR partner to manage global employment complexity
By partnering with G-P EOR, Cogstate gained the compliance infrastructure and expert support needed to hire and retain international team members with confidence. G-P handles legal presence establishment, payroll, taxes, benefits administration, and ongoing regulatory compliance — ensuring that local terms and conditions are met in every market where Cogstate operates.
Beyond compliance, G-P helps Cogstate create a cohesive employee experience across borders, ensuring global team members feel integrated into company culture from day one.
Att veta att lokala villkor följs noggrant är så användbart. Arbetslagstiftning kan vara svår att navigera i länder där man saknar kunskap. Med stöd från G-P säkerställer vi med tillförsikt efterlevnad. Detta hjälper oss att nå de bästa kandidaterna för jobbet, även i nya geografiska områden.
Jessica Teunissen
Chef, Människor & Kultur på Cogstate
The impact: global talent access and a unified team culture
With G-P managing the complexity of international employment, Cogstate's leadership team can focus on what matters most: finding and retaining the best people, wherever they are in the world.
The partnership has also smoothed the path for existing team members who choose to relocate, reducing friction and supporting continuity.
"No matter the country they reside in, our team members receive comprehensive support," Teunissen said. "We love that our international team members feel fully integrated into our daily operations and are embraced as part of our 'family,' regardless of employment details being managed by G-P."
Key outcomes include:
- Reduced compliance risk and uncertainty in international markets
- Expanded talent pipeline beyond geographic boundaries
- Seamless support for employee relocations
- Stronger sense of belonging and cultural integration for global team members
Cogstate kommer att fortsätta att samarbeta med de bästa kandidaterna för jobbet oavsett geografiska gränser. Vårt partnerskap med G-P hjälper oss att attrahera nya talanger. GP gör det också möjligt för oss att stödja en smidig övergång för våra befintliga teammedlemmar om de väljer att flytta, vilket säkerställer tillfredsställelse, kontinuerlig professionell utveckling och hållbar tillväxt för vår organisation.
Jessica Teunissen
Chef, Människor & Kultur på Cogstate
