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On The Move
by Vialto
Hello! We’re Vialto Partners. We push the boundaries of global mobility, powering positive outcomes in business and beyond. Our team partners closely with you, providing extensive expertise and seamless tech-enabled experiences—so you can mobilize a dynamic global workforce and unlock potential.
Episodes
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Celebrities On The Move: Brad Pitt’s need for speed (and a Dutch permit)
In this episode, hosts Shai Dayan and Raha Torabi, joined by Hugo Vijge, Global Immigration Director at Vialto Netherlands, put Brad Pitt’s F1 film shoot at Circuit Zandvoort under the immigration spotlight. Together, they explore the work authorization, permits, and timelines that can keep an...
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Episode 37: From disruption to resilience: Lessons from the Middle East conflict
Host Rekha Simpson and guest speakers Jammy Mustafa and Hugo Vijge reflect on the recent Middle East crisis, drawing on their own experiences and those of clients they supported through the disruption. They explore what the crisis can teach organizations about preparing for future disruption—from...
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Episode 36: Social security matters: Business travel and social security—Are you covered?
Short business trips often feel low-risk, but when it comes to social security, even a few days abroad can carry real implications. In this episode of "Social security matters", host Gary Chandler is joined by Vialto experts Andrei Ioanei and Lara Kodytek to unpack why coverage can be triggered...
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Celebrities On The Move - Visa supreme: Timothée Chalamet filming in Japan
Lights, camera…global mobility. In this episode, Shai Dayan and Angelo Paparelli spotlight Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet, whose latest film "Marty Supreme" features a key scene filmed just outside Tokyo. As a dual US–French citizen working on an international production, what…
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Celebrities On The Move - Santa Claus: Ho, ho, hO-1?
It's a very special, festive edition of Celebrities On The Move, as Shai and Rekha gather to talk about the big man himself: Santa Claus! We all know that Kris Kringle performs magic on Christmas Eve by visiting virtually every country in the world to spread joy, deliver presents, and consume...
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Celebrities On The Move - Seth Rogen: Superbad? No, superglobal!
In this historic episode of Celebrities On The Move, Shai and Rekha are together for the very first time, recording from our Vialtitude client conference in Las Vegas. They're joined by Vialto US immigration attorney Adena Whitlow for a uniquely first-hand perspective on the immigration and...
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Episode 35: Social security matters: Three opportunities for significant cost savings
Vialto's Gary Chandler and Alan McAllin return to On The Move for part three of their Social Security Matters series. This time, they explore three very specific opportunities for companies and their employees to save big money on social security taxes as they move between countries. All while...
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Celebrities On The Move - Noel and Liam Gallagher: Definitely, maybe Irish
What happens when rock ‘n’ roll stars meet immigration policy? In this episode, Shai and Rekha return to dive into Noel and Liam Gallagher's triumphant and long-awaited return to the stage, leading the legendary rock group Oasis, in their ancestral homeland of Ireland. They're joined by return...
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Episode 34: Pass or fail? How to ace US immigration exams
Prodded by Executive Orders of the Trump administration, American immigration officials ask ever more probing questions and request voluminous information. Consular officers question visa applicants; border officers inspect applicants for admission; USCIS officers interview companies and visa...
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Episode 33: Updates from the Senate revisions — Mobility tax implications of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
Following the passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22nd, the Senate announced its revisions on June 17th. This episode provides an update to the detailed discussion of the tax implications of One, Big, Beautiful Bill that were covered in our earlier episode 32. Here, Julie Baron and...
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Episode 32: Mobility tax implications of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
On May 22, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which provides amendments and additions to several areas of the tax law. In this episode, Julie Baron and Susie McCauley from Vialto’s US tax practice review the aspects of the Bill that are particularly...
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Episode 31: Social security matters: Why social security optimization is more relevant now than ever before
Social security contributions costs vary widely around the world, and in some places can easily exceed 50% of an employee's compensation. So it's not hard to see how those costs can quickly add up for expat assignments. How can companies lower their assignment costs and potentially improve…
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Episode 30: 100 days into the Trump Administration: What happened and what's next for US and global immigration?
April 30, 2025 marked a major political milestone—100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term as the United States' chief executive. True to his campaign vows, Trump has shaken up US immigration policy with bold reforms, while other headline-making pledges are yet to come. In this episode,...
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Episode 29: Social security matters: New year, new venture
In the first of a series of episodes on global social security tax issues, we welcome Vialto's Gary Chandler and Alan McAllin to On The Move. In this first episode, we introduce listeners to the world of social security, an often-overlooked tax that should really be at the forefront of every...
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Episode 28: President Trump—the first 100 days: Navigating the impact of Executive Orders on corporate immigration strategies
Shortly after Donald Trump was inaugurated as President of the United States, Vialto's Lauren Mullen, Angelo Paparelli, and Manish Daftari hosted a webinar to review his early Executive Orders relevant to immigration. In this episode, we replay that event, in which we provide guidance on…
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Celebrities On The Move - BlackPink in your area!
Jisoo. Jennie. Rosé. Lisa. Together, they are BlackPink - darlings of K-Pop and arguably the most popular all-female musical act in history. As part of their most recent "BORN PINK" world tour, these multi-talented young ladies traveled to the Philippines for a pair of sold-out concerts, playing…
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Celebrities On The Move - No bending the rules for David Beckham
From his fresh-faced beginnings as a member of Manchester United's 'Class of '92' to global cultural icon and part-owner of Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF, David Beckham has lived a life that has taken him all around the world - including his first foray to the United States in 2007, as a...
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Celebrities On The Move - Conan O'Brien must go to Ireland
Conan O'Brien is a comedy legend. A fixture of American late night television for nearly 30 years, he's also the writer behind some of the most iconic episodes of The Simpsons, as well as Saturday Night Live. More recently, Conan has been making audiences laugh as host of the podcast, Conan…
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Celebrities On The Move - Willkommen in Deutschland, Kylian Mbappé!
The UEFA European Football Championship tournament is already under way in Germany and, while he took a nasty knock on the nose in the opening match, Kylian Mbappé is still expected to lead his fellow Frenchmen deep into the competition. Since cementing his superstar status at the 2018 FIFA World...
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Episode 27: Solving the global payroll puzzle—How to achieve a clear, unified view of financial and payroll operations
Ever wondered about the secret to seamless global payroll management? Join your host Ian Cluroe and his guest, Wojciech Kupny—partner and global leader of Vialto's Compensation and Payroll practice—as we help demystify the complexities of this important function, and share how organizations can...
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Celebrities On The Move - Konnichiwa, Taylor-san!
Celebrities On The Move's listeners have spoken, and Rekha and Shai have listened! Our latest episode is all about The Blonde With The Sparkly Guitar herself: Ms. Taylor Alison Swift. Earlier this year, Taylor sold out four nights at the Tokyo Dome, playing to over 220,000 rapturous Swifties. In...
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Celebrities On The Move - Trevor Noah: African American
Trevor Noah is one of the most influential comics of the last decade, and among South Africa's greatest cultural exports. The reliably funny and thoughtful native of Johannesburg first become known outside his home country as host of The Daily Show, which catapulted his career to new heights.…
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Celebrities On The Move - How Pharrell Williams lives and works la belle vie in France
Pharrell Williams has a special connection to France. He was an integral part of Daft Punk's farewell album, Random Access Memories, performing vocals on the Grammy-winning track, Get Lucky. More recently, he's been living and working in Paris as the men's creative director for an iconic French...
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Celebrities On The Move - Cillian Murphy's piercing blue eyes, high cheekbones, and US immigration options
The world knows Cillian Murphy from his roles as Jim in 28 Days Later, Dr. Jonathan Crane / The Scarecrow in Batman Begins, and Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders. He shuns the spotlight and lives a quiet life with his family in Ireland, but his 2023 turn as the title character in the acclaimed...
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Episode 26: Covering the big game - How global media teams get to the Super Bowl
One of the biggest dates on the sporting calendar takes place this weekend: Super Bowl LVIII (that's 58 for you non-Romans). Some 150 million people will tune in around the world to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers for NFL bragging rights, and the stories—both on and…
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Celebrities On The Move - Advantage Nadal
While Rafael Nadal may be known as the King of Clay—owing to his astounding 14 titles at Roland Garros—he's served up plenty of success on the hard courts of Melbourne, too. Sadly, Rafa was forced to pull out of this month's Australian Open due to injury, but with two tournament wins to his name…
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Celebrities On The Move - Queen visa
Sasha Fierce? Queen Bey? Whatever you call her, one thing is certain: Beyoncé Knowles is an entertainment icon. In the summer of 2023, she played five sold-out nights in London to a staggering 240,000 people as part of her Renaissance World Tour. So how does an American superstar like Beyoncé...
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Celebrities On The Move - The immigration unicorn
Shai and Rekha are joined by their first-ever guest, Vialto's Raha Torabi, as they discuss someone who's both a GOAT and a unicorn: Mr. Lionel Messi. In the latest chapter of an illustrious career that’s taken him from Barcelona to Paris, and a World Cup victory last summer in Qatar with the...
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Celebrities On The Move - Mission: Possible
He's saved humanity from surly aliens more than once. He's traveled into the past to prevent crimes. He's even managed to make jorts look cool. But one scene stands especially tall: his scaling of the Burj Khalifa in 2011's Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Is there anything Tom Cruise can't...
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Celebrities On The Move - The expat prince
Join us for the first episode of Celebrities On The Move! Each month, Vialto's Rekha Simpson and Shai Dayan take a look at the immigration status of a globetrotting celebrity. What visa options do they have? What entry requirements must they meet? What kind of work are they permitted to do? This...
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Episode 25: Don’t let immigration issues derail your M&A deal
No matter what form it may take, any kind of M&A transaction can throw up all kinds of roadblocks to success. One of the topics companies often address too late is the immigration and right to work statuses of key employees, or even entire teams. Join our global immigration team, led by Sharan...
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Episode 24: Simplifying PWD compliance using data and automation
Given the complexities and amount of data required to manage a compliant and efficient Posted Workers Program, technology is key. In this final episode of our posted workers directives (PWD) series, Scherezade Maestre is joined by Simon King from Vialto in the UK, as they discuss how technology…
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Episode 23: Posted workers: the obligations following the notification
In this episode of On the Move, our host Scherezade Maestre is joined by Nadja De Bie, from Vialto’s Brussels office. They dive into the requirements employers have post-notification of a posted worker—focusing specifically on document retention and representation obligations. They provide…
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Episode 22: Posted workers, remuneration, and the Transparency Directive
In this episode, our host Scherezade Maestre talks with Iris Tuinstra from Vialto’s Amsterdam office. They unravel the complexities of the European Union’s Transparency and Predictable Working Conditions Directive—a new regulation designed to ensure that all workers in the EU are provided key...
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Episode 21: Posted workers and assignments into Europe
While the Posted Workers Directive is driven by the European Union, it doesn't just impact workers that are posted from one EU Member State to another. In this episode of On the Move, our host Scherezade Maestre chats with Vialto's Wendy Toonen about how companies based both inside and outside…
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Episode 13: The growth of contingent workers and their impact on employment tax
More and more, people are deciding to work for themselves, whenever and wherever they want. Organizations are taking advantage of this growing labor pool by hiring contractors, gig workers, and project-specific experts. Tax authorities are keeping a keen eye on this phenomenon to make sure...
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Episode 20: Posted workers: demystifying the essentials
A posted worker is an employee who is sent by their employer to perform services in another European Union member state on a temporary basis. In this episode of On the Move, we explore the fundamental obligations and considerations when organizations are looking at posted workers. Join Vialto's...
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Episode 19: Tackling the employment tax risks of the German contingent labor market
Like many countries, Germany has not been immune to the challenges of a skilled labor shortage in recent years. To fill the gaps, companies have increasingly taken on contingent workers and contractors. But that presents a myriad of challenges from an employment tax compliance perspective - and...
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Episode 18: The view from Austria: employment tax considerations related to contingent workers
The imperfect storm of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the rise of online employment platforms has supercharged the contingent labor pool in Austria. But organizations need to be careful, as the country's tax authorities treat contingent workers much differently than regular employees....
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Episode 17: Hiring contingent workers in Canada? Here’s what you need to know about employment tax
The risk of misclassifying contingent workers in Canada can be significant, with penalties and interest for non-compliance, as well as obligations to withhold social security contributions. Our host Tina Schrob talks with Vialto's Nicole Nazareth in Toronto, and they explore the potential risks…
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Episode 16: The latest on contingent workers and employment tax in Hong Kong
Like most of the world, Hong Kong has seen a surge in independent contractor ranks in recent years. Join Vialto's Grace Huang and Theresa Chan as they explore the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department's criteria for determining who fits into this category of worker, and the employment tax…
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Episode 15: The ever-changing landscape of employment taxes and contingent labor in Australia
The flexibility and potential cost-savings of strategically employing contractors can be a significant advantage for companies operating in Australia. But the risks of incorrectly categorizing this class of workers can present a very real financial and reputational risk. Join Vialto's Maria…
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Episode 14: Federal and State employment tax challenges facing US employers and contingent workers
Research from Brightfield released in 2021 tells us that the U.S. contingent workforce is now 56% larger than it was before the pandemic. And some are predicting that more than half the country's labor pool will be made up of contingent workers by the end of the decade. Join Vialto's Tina Schrob...
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Episode 12: Year-end employment tax planning in the UK
In this installment of our series, Vialto Director Clara Flynn is joined by UK colleagues, Deborah Salmon and Phil Davis. They discuss the actions that employers need to take at year-end, as well as the challenges they typically witness as tax season unfolds. They also outline some key areas...
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Episode 11: Year-end employment tax planning in India
Indian employers are gearing up for a busy year-end employment tax season. Join Vialto’s Grace Huang and Sundeep Agarwal as they outline the wide range of activities employers must plan for. They also address the potential pitfalls of non-compliance with year-end requirements, while…
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Episode 10: Year-end employment tax planning in Malaysia
Malaysia's employment tax season is in full swing. Join Vialto’s Adi Kesuma and Phing Phing Lim as they discuss the process, and what’s expected from employers at this time of year. They also address some of the most common challenges employers face, as well as how to mitigate the potential...
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Episode 09: Year-end employment tax planning in South Africa
South African employers are already in the throes of employment tax season, with tax and social levy liabilities having been submitted in early March. With final employer returns due at the beginning of May, our host Ash Majithia and his guest - Claire Abraham, from Vialto in South Africa –…
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Episode 08: Immigration and the global fight for talent
Global migration and the ongoing battle for high-performing talent takes center stage in this episode of On the Move. Join our host, Sharan Kundi – Vialto’s Global Immigration Leader – as she moderates a panel of our experts from around the world. They discuss trends that are driving immigration,...
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Episode 07: Breaking down Singapore’s new ONE Pass
Singapore has long been a destination for top talent, and the country has been keen to attract high-performing workers. On January 1, 2023, its Ministry of Manpower (MOM) launched the new Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) – targeted at high earners or those with outstanding...
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Episode 06: China’s Golden Tax System brings unprecedented focus on employment taxes
With the evolution of the Golden Tax System, the Chinese government has continuously enhanced its approach to tax filings—and powerful technology has increased tax supervisors’ ability to spot potential issues. Vialto’s Adi Kesuma and Cynthia Duan discuss China’s approach to reviewing employers’...
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Hello! We’re Vialto Partners.
We push the boundaries of global mobility, powering positive outcomes in business and beyond. Our team partners closely with you, providing extensive expertise and seamless tech-enabled experiences—so you can mobilize a dynamic global workforce and unlock potential.
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