

Now that you’ve found your dream job in France, how do you get shortlisted with that perfect CV? It’s important to remember that every country has its own CV standards to abide to. This may impact the structure, length, and general format among other things. Depending on the industry type, even the tone that… Read more »
Friday, 12 February 2021 marks the beginning of the new lunar year. This year will be the Year of the Ox. The second of all zodiac animals. Also known as Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, or Chunjie (China); Tet (Vietnam); Seollal (Korea); or Losar (Tibet), Lunar New Year is celebrated by about 1.5 billion people around the… Read more »
Do you feel a sense of stigma when negotiating your salary? Feel uncomfortable when placing emphasis on your salary package? This feeling can be magnified in times like COVID-19, when the job market is oversaturated and the future seems uncertain. Whilst this is true, negotiating a fair salary is not only valid and reasonable,… Read more »
We’re thrilled to share that Polyglot Group is now certified for Business France’s Cheque Relance Export! But wait a second… What is it and why does it matter? What is the Cheque Relance Export? For those of you who don’t speak or understand French, “Relance Export” translates to “Reboot Trade”. Unsurprisingly, since COVID-19, businesses… Read more »
Company culture is the heart of a business, a set of shared beliefs adopted by all the people in the organisation and supporting its strategy and structure. According to Deloitte’s research, 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe strong company culture is essential for a thriving business. In today’s day and age, employees… Read more »
On the 30th of January 2020, the World Health Organisation’s Director – General declared a Public Health Emergency of international concern due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This marked the beginning of a domino effect that would shape our current job market. Indeed, the dynamics that once drove the recruitment industry changed dramatically as governments… Read more »
In Australia, there are 8 national public holidays observed as part of the National Employment Standards (NES) that underpin employment throughout the country. In addition to these key dates, some states and territories also have additional regional public holidays or substitute public holidays. Substitute public holidays mean that if a public holiday falls on… Read more »
France observes and celebrates a number of holidays throughout the year, whether religious holidays, seasonal holidays, or national holidays relevant to the history of France. Should your foreign business have a presence in France, it is important to keep on top of all public holidays from a HR compliance perspective. For ease, we’ve summarised all… Read more »
Spain observes and celebrates a sizeable number of holidays throughout the year. Most of these, however, are regional holidays, celebrated only by select few provinces or even cities. Should your foreign business have a presence in Spain, it is important to keep on top of all public holidays from a HR compliance perspective. For… Read more »
Expanding your business overseas is far from a walk in the park. In fact, between figuring out how best to expand, researching and complying with the numerous local laws as well as handling local employment steps amongst many other things, expansion remains a considerable challenge for most businesses looking to enter a new market.… Read more »
Mapfre Asistencia is a global insurance, reinsurance and services company with 1,500 corporate clients worldwide and more than 100 million customers insured. Present in 45 countries, Mapfre Asistencia offer products that increase their partners’ profitability and improve people’s quality of life. They are specialised in Assistance, providing Services and insurance for Specialty risks.
INSURE AND GO
The Insure and Go brand was established in the UK in 2000 and launched in the Australian market in 2011. As a subsidiary of Mapfre Asistencia, the company specialises in travel insurance.
"Polyglot Group is a good partner; one who has a long-term vision and an interest to develop a long-lasting partnership. They create a win-win attitude when working with you; their interest is to help you grow your business and become your trusted partner."
Mapfre’s needs arose from their mission to take their InsureandGo brand to Australia. In launching this Australian operation, Mapfre needed to recruit an entire team, including very specific international profiles. As a result, Mapfre sought a solution which would provide access to ideal candidates for the insurance industry in Australia. In addition, Mapfre needed this solution to be financially effective without any unexpected costs.
As a newcomer to the Australian business environment, Mapfre needed a partner who is accustomed the Australian insurance industry, and familiar with to the local market. In addition, Mapfre sought a partner who could combine this local knowledge with an understanding of Mapfre’s global business requirements. This was important to ensure each hire would be a cultural fit for Mapfre’s values in this cross-cultural circumstance.
In establishing their new Australian operation, Mapfre soon needed a partner to manage labour contracts in accordance with Australian laws, including the drafting & negotiation of employment contracts. In employing the new Australian team, Mapfre sought ongoing Human Resource Management support which needed to be easily accessible in the face of any HR issues.
The Polyglot Group developed a detailed recruitment solution plan that was adapted to InsureAndGo’s business needs, taking into account the company’s business requirements in the local market (Australia) as well as Mapfre priorities as a global business. The Polyglot Group also developed a business plan which contained detailed job descriptions and in-depth time-lines of the recruitment process for each position. This idea was derived from our knowledge of the local market combined with experience in working with other European businesses.
In carefully discussing Mapfre’s plans and priorities, The Polyglot Group fostered a deep understanding of their values. When it came to recruiting the best cultural fit, we were able to make prompt and well-informed decisions about which candidates would be ideal for Mapfre and their future.
Our recruitment solution also eliminated Mapfre’s concerns about unexpected costs, as it took the simple form of set monthly payments based on the number of employees. To provide Mapfre with ongoing Human Resource Management support and follow-up, we delivered our Grow Bundle. With this in place, Mapfre’s unfamiliarity with Australian law was no longer a concern. As we were listed as the employer of record, Mapfre could rest assured in knowing compliance was guaranteed.
As Mapfre’s HR specialists, we negotiated and drafted employment contracts, meaning the company did not have to waste any time on employment processes and could focus on their core business. With this recruitment solution, Mapfre was able to access prompt and expert HR support from our team of expert advisors.
With our carefully implemented recruitment solution, Mapfre was able to recruit and manage their new Australian team. Sebastian Kaisin, Australia’s General Manager for InsureandGo reported, “We now have a team of 20 people, including very specific international profiles, fitting into our culture and needs for our business.”
With our assistance, Mapfre was equipped with the confidence and support to grow. “Polyglot is a good partner; one who has a long-term vision and an interest to develop a long-lasting partnership,” said Sebastian Kaisin. Not only did our solution answer all Mapfre’s requirements surrounding recruitment, it also provided ongoing expert Human Resource Management advice with Australian law and best practice in general.