No Borders Recruiting w/ Jim McCoy

Jim McCoy, CEO of Atlas, joins the Chad and Cheese podcast to discuss the rise of Employee of Record (EOR) platforms and the future of remote work. McCoy explains that EOR platforms help companies employ people in countries where they don't have a legal entity, supporting global mobility and recruitment. He also discusses the convergence of EOR and staffing, the challenges of safeguarding intellectual property in the gig economy, and the normalization of salaries based on cost of living. McCoy believes that the success of companies like Deel in the EOR space is beneficial for the entire industry, and he envisions an ecosystem that supports recruiters and helps them find the best candidates. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background of Jim McCoy 08:50 - Convergence of EOR and Staffing 11:45 - Supporting Recruitment and Hiring Across Borders 14:00 - Safeguarding Intellectual Property in the Gig Economy 19:54 - Normalization of Salaries Based on Cost of Living 25:22 - The Success of Companies like Deal in the EOR Space 29:48 - Building an Ecosystem to Support Recruiters Keywords Jim McCoy, CEO, Atlas, Employee of Record, EOR, remote work, staffing, intellectual property, gig economy, salaries, normalization, global mobility, recruitment, ecosystem