

Australia’s regulatory landscape is known for its complexity and stringency, posing significant challenges for businesses. Navigating this environment requires not only a thorough understanding of the laws but also strategic foresight to anticipate and adapt to regulatory changes. In Australia, regulatory compliance spans across various sectors, each with its own set of rules and standards.… Read more »
As of 1 January 2025, wage theft in Australia is classified as a criminal offence. Employers must now navigate this new legal landscape to avoid severe penalties. Wage theft, including underpayment of wages and withholding entitlements, has been a persistent issue. The new legislation aims to ensure fair treatment of employees and holds employers accountable… Read more »
Announcement of Finalist Selection Polyglot Group is proud to announce that our CEO, Corinne Bot, has been selected as a finalist in this year’s French-Australian Excellence Awards 2024 in the Diversity, Inclusion & Gender Equality and High Impact Business & Leadership categories. Award Significance These awards are given for outstanding achievement by an enterprise led… Read more »
Celebrating Excellence in Munich: Double Recognition for Our Team Last week, Michelle, our Global Head of Payroll Services, had the pleasure of attending a special event in Munich. We’re excited to share that she brought back two incredible awards on behalf of our team. We received a Certificate of Achievement for Performance Excellence, highlighting our dedication… Read more »
What is diversity, and what does it really mean to the business world? To put things simply, diversity is “the condition of having or being composed of differing elements; especially the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organisation.” Businesses are beginning to… Read more »
As the festive season approaches, companies across Australia are eagerly preparing for their annual Christmas parties. These celebrations are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the year’s achievements and strengthen team bonds. However, without a clear understanding of internal company policies, these joyous occasions can sometimes take a dark turn. Consider the following scenarios: A company hosts… Read more »
A workplace code of conduct is a roadmap for behaviour, a tool for shaping culture, and a shield against legal issues. But how do you create a code that truly works? One that aligns with your company’s values, promotes a positive environment, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations? This is the challenge many business… Read more »
Each business is different from the next, from its size, goals and needs. But payroll is something that every business must manage and payroll outsourcing can prove to be highly beneficial. You see it time and time again – internal payroll teams scrambling to ‘cross the t’s’ and ‘dot the i’s’ throughout the business… Read more »
Decathlon is dedicated to making sports accessible to everyone through their innovative products at affordable prices. This commitment motivates the company to design and sell technical products that meet the needs of sports enthusiasts worldwide.
Since their foundation in 1976, Decathlon has been observing sportspeople in action to understand their needs. Their product managers, designers, and engineers have all stood pitch, court, track, and pool side to conceive their innovative products. With presence in over 30 countries, Decathlon masters product design, production, and distribution, ensuring high-quality sports equipment is available both in-store and online.
In 2015, Decathlon reached out to The Polyglot Group with big dreams. With over, 1000 stores worldwide, they aimed to bring their major retail presence to Australia. Decathlon’s overarching goal was to facilitate smooth progression to Australia’s shores. The company also recognizes the importance of maintaining their renowned reputation to compete against other major sport retailers in Australia.
Decathlon’s global presence meant they were accustomed to undertaking international growth. As a result, Decathlon recognised the risks and challenges in going overseas.
Despite their experience, they faced several key challenges:
Why did Decathlon choose to partner with The Polyglot Group?
Decathlon sought a partner with the knowledge and expertise to expand to Australia in the most efficient way possible. They chose us because:
To ensure Decathlon’s successful entry into the Australian market, Polyglot Group’s HR experts built the ideal HR foundation, which ensured compliance and best practice for the company. Our tailored solutions included the following:
Through these tailored solutions, The Polyglot Group enable Decathlon to establish a strong and compliant presence in the Australian market, setting the stage for long-term success.
Our partnership with Decathlon allowed them to smoothly setup an Australian subsidiary without time-consuming setbacks. Decathlon was able to set the right foundations for a successful Australian launch as well as facilitate professionalism and outstanding customer care.
Decathlon’s unique customer culture is created by their two worldwide values: vitality and responsibility. Accordingly, Decathlon wanted to bring their enthusiastic and pioneering spirit to Australia, but also do so in a responsible and compliant manner.
Our expert knowledge on how to best setup in Australia gave Decathlon the confidence of knowing they were implementing best practice. Indeed, Decathlon had full trust in their setup framework, and thereby could enter the Australian market with the professionalism and confidence which is so important to them.