Rick Hammell

Founder and chief executive officer at Helios

Expertise: People management, HR

Education: American InterContinental University

Rick Hammell is the Chicago-based founder and chief executive officer of Helios. With nearly 20 years of human resources and employee management experience, Hammell is dedicated to pioneering cutting-edge solutions that help companies manage talent and payroll efficiently and compliantly across borders.

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Updated on July 19, 2024

3 Ways to Address Global Payroll Compliance Challenges

Global payroll is a lifeline for organizations wanting access to diverse talent and skill sets around the world, but compliance is a tricky part of the process.

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Operations
Financial Risk Management
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Rick Hammell Rick Hammell
Updated on January 08, 2024

6 Ways HCM Can Improve Your Remote Workforce

What is human capital management, and how can you use it in your organization?

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Productivity
HR Operations
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Rick Hammell Rick Hammell
Updated on April 22, 2024

Strategies and Tools to Grow Your Small Business Internationally

Embracing flexibility and new tech can turn startups and mid-size companies into global contenders.

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Compliance
Employee Relations
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Rick Hammell Rick Hammell
Updated on April 27, 2024

Expanding Your Business Globally? Here’s How to Prepare Your Team.

Our expert looks at three main ways to overcome communication barriers in cross-cultural business.

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Risk Management
Founders + Entrepreneurship
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Rick Hammell Rick Hammell
Updated on December 05, 2025

Being Out in the Corporate World Is Scary. Here’s How to Help Employees Thrive.

Do whatever it takes to make LGBTQ+ employees feel themselves from the start.

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Employee Engagement
Employee Development
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Rick Hammell Rick Hammell
Updated on April 25, 2023

Remote Work Is Great for DEI. Here’s Why.

Think about this before you order employees back to the office.

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People Management
HR + Recruiting
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