Best Big Blue Unicorn Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrities On The Move - Willkommen in Deutschland, Kylian Mbappe! 34:28

5h ago34:28

34:28

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 Cup, Monsieur Mbappé is no stranger to traveling the…

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Episode 27: Solving the global payroll puzzle—How to achieve a clear, unified view of financial and payroll operations 27:54

7d ago27:54

27:54

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 simplify the global payroll management puzzle to deliv…

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Celebrities On The Move - Konnichiwa, Taylor-san! 37:16

1M ago37:16

37:16

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 this episode, our hosts are joined by Noriyuki Tomina…

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Celebrities On The Move - Trevor Noah: African American 45:31

2M ago45:31

45:31

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. Shai and Rekha are joined by an immigration celebrity in…

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Celebrities On The Move - How Pharrell Williams lives and works la belle vie in France 38:52

3M ago38:52

38:52

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 fashion house. Oh la vache! So what sort of French vis…

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Celebrities On The Move - Cillian Murphy's piercing blue eyes, high cheekbones, and US immigration options 29:03

4M ago29:03

29:03

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 Oppenheimer has turned him into a global superstar and fav…

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Episode 26: Covering the big game - How global media teams get to the Super Bowl 30:40

5M ago30:40

30:40

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 off the field—will be brought to them by hundreds of j…

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Celebrities On The Move - Advantage Nadal 38:15

5M ago38:15

38:15

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 in 2009 and 2022, he’s delivered plenty of ripsnorter…

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Celebrities On The Move - Queen visa 38:58

6M ago38:58

38:58

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 arrange to work legally in the UK? Join Rekha and Shai a…

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Celebrities On The Move - The immigration unicorn 34:23

7M ago34:23

34:23

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 Argentina national team, Messi now puts on his boots for …

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Celebrities On The Move - Mission: Possible 34:03

9M ago34:03

34:03

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 do? Well yes, in fact, there is. He can’t just fly in…

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Celebrities On The Move - The expat prince 33:31

10M ago33:31

33:31

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 month, we look at a certain red-haired, former milita…

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Episode 25: Don’t let immigration issues derail your M&A deal 18:47

10M ago18:47

18:47

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 Kundi, as they discuss how immigration can impact a tra…

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Episode 24: Simplifying PWD compliance using data and automation 14:40

1y ago14:40

14:40

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 can be used to simplify posted workers identification,…

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Episode 23: Posted workers: the obligations following the notification 15:19

1y ago15:19

15:19

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 insights into Member States’ differences, record keeping re…

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Episode 22: Posted workers, remuneration, and the Transparency Directive 13:30

1y ago13:30

13:30

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 information about their working and remuneration conditi…

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Episode 21: Posted workers and assignments into Europe 13:10

1y ago13:10

13:10

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 the EU should be paying attention to the rules and regu…

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Episode 13: The growth of contingent workers and their impact on employment tax 10:56

1y ago10:56

10:56

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 companies are playing by the rules when it comes to employm…

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Episode 20: Posted workers: demystifying the essentials 20:15

1y ago20:15

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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 Scherezade Maestre, Grace Evans, and Àlvaro Fernandez …

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Episode 19: Tackling the employment tax risks of the German contingent labor market 6:48

1y ago6:48

6:48

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 non-compliance can lead to both penalties and potentia…

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Episode 18: The view from Austria: employment tax considerations related to contingent workers 10:08

1y ago10:08

10:08

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. Vialto's Mathias Schmitt is joined by Evelyn Kappel for th…

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Episode 17: Hiring contingent workers in Canada? Here’s what you need to know about employment tax 8:41

1y ago8:41

8:41

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 of non-compliance - for employer and employee alike - …

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Episode 16: The latest on contingent workers and employment tax in Hong Kong 8:53

1y ago8:53

8:53

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 differences that govern contractors versus full-time employees…

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Episode 15: The ever-changing landscape of employment taxes and contingent labor in Australia 15:24

1y ago15:24

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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 Ravese and Kristy Whitnell as they provide a comprehensive…

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Episode 14: Federal and State employment tax challenges facing US employers and contingent workers 16:34

1y ago16:34

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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 and her guests Ligeia Donis and Priya Schwartzburt as…

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Episode 12: Year-end employment tax planning in the UK 13:35

1y ago13:35

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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 organizations should pay special attention to in order to…

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Episode 11: Year-end employment tax planning in India 16:18

1y ago16:18

16:18

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 simultaneously planning for the new tax year.…

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Episode 10: Year-end employment tax planning in Malaysia 14:22

1y ago14:22

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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 challenges and risks associated with year-end tax submissi…

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Episode 09: Year-end employment tax planning in South Africa 9:29

1y ago9:29

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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 – provide a timely update on what’s required of employers, a…

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Episode 08: Immigration and the global fight for talent 42:09

1+ y ago42:09

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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, and assess how several countries are filling their t…

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Episode 07: Breaking down Singapore’s new ONE Pass 13:00

1+ y ago13:00

13:00

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 achievements in arts and culture, sports, and research and ac…

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Episode 06: China’s Golden Tax System brings unprecedented focus on employment taxes 14:23

1+ y ago14:23

14:23

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’ payroll withholding, as well as employment tax trends…

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Episode 05: Employment tax audit trends in Canada 8:20

1+ y ago8:20

8:20

The Canada Revenue Agency and the Ministry of Finance govern employers' responsibilities related to their employment-related tax obligations. Join our host Greg Fetter, as he and Vialto's Nicole Nazareth and Steve Shek discuss what tax authorities are focused on, and make practical suggestions on how organizations can effectively manage the risks a…

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Episode 04: Employment tax audit considerations in Germany 10:08

1+ y ago10:08

10:08

Organizations operating in Germany with 20 or more employees may find themselves subject to an employment tax audit. Tune in as Vialto’s Marco Libudda and Anna Liepelt discuss what’s reviewed in an audit, how organizations should prepare, and what they can do to mitigate risk.By Vialto Partners

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Episode 03: HMRC steps up audit activity in the UK 12:29

1+ y ago12:29

12:29

With a tax receipt deficit of some £32 billion, it’s no surprise that His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs is proactively looking at corporations to fill the income gap. Our host, Vialto’s Ash Majithia, is joined by his colleague Nick Carling—who specializes in tax authority audits and disputes—to discuss HMRC’s approach to audits, and how organizations…

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Episode 02: Employment tax audits in the United States: Considerations at the Federal and State levels 15:55

1+ y ago15:55

15:55

The Inflation Reduction Act increased funding to the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by $80 billion—with some of the funds allocated to improving enforcement operations. In this episode, our Greg Fetter is joined by Ligeia Donis and Tina Schrob, who lead our federal and state employment tax teams, respectively. Ligeia talks about areas where…

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Episode 01: Around the global employment tax world 9:01

1+ y ago9:01

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In an unpredictable economy, governments often focus on increasing tax receipts to help fill revenue gaps—and employment taxes is an area they scrutinize most rigorously. Join Ash Majithia, who co-leads Vialto’s Global Employment Tax team with Aoife Reid, as he and experts from across the world provide a quick rundown of employment tax trends in th…

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The Big Blue Unicorn Podcast Episode One: Introductions... 29:07

1+ y ago29:07

29:07

Welcome to Episode One of the Big Blue Unicorn Podcast! In this first episode John Kiehne introduces himself, talks about being involved in politics, playing music, running for office, and what YOU can do to help to #FlipItBlue in your community, District, and state! Please subscribe to the Big Blue Unicorn Podcast on Patreon so that we can keep ma…

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