When considering an expansion to the U.S., companies often neglect to give the administration of Human Resources, Workers' Compensation, Employee Benefits and Payroll the attention it deserves because it is not seen as a profit centre within businesses. However, a well designed and implemented plan is critical to protect the bottom line since any mistakes, oversights or unfortunate circumstances in these four areas could negatively impact on profits due to law suits and other claims.

The key to achieving successful outcomes is a strategic, step-by-step plan that focuses on the major aspects of HR. Although there are many similarities between the U.S. and Canada with respect to HR matters, there are also a number of major differences.