Expandopedia

Expandopedia is a business intelligence platform designed to simplify global expansion, particularly in the areas of human resources and employment compliance.The platform provides businesses with insights, tools, and resources related to global HR and legal requirements across more than 150 countries. It offers access to expert analysis, HR templates, and consulting services, making it easier for businesses to handle the legal and compliance challenges that come with global expansion. By providing detailed information on labor laws, HR policies, and legal requirements, Expandopedia helps businesses manage hiring, onboarding, and off boarding processes smoothly in different countries. It is particularly useful for companies looking to mitigate the risks involved in entering new markets, offering data-driven strategies and practical tools to ensure a smoother expansion process.

Client

Atlas

Type

Product design

Year

2020

Country

California

Identified Problem

As companies pursue growth through global expansion, they face significant challenges in navigating the complex, ever-changing landscape of international HR and legal compliance. The fragmented nature of global labor laws, tax regulations, and employment policies across different countries increases the risk of non-compliance, which can lead to costly legal penalties, reputational damage, and operational inefficiencies.

Design Thinking Process

The UX design process for Expendopidia followed a five-step approach:

Empathize

Define

Ideate

Design

Test

Stakeholder Interviews

Clearly state that the interview aims to gather the stakeholder's expectations for the product, recognizing their significant influence on its development.

Mr John Ibrahm

Product owner

Age 32

Can you explain the core vision behind Expandopedia and what problems it aims to solve for businesses?

Expandopedia’s vision is to simplify global expansion by providing businesses with accurate HR and legal information, solving compliance challenges in over 150 countries.

Who is the primary target audience for Expandopedia, and what challenges do they face in global expansion?

Expandopedia's primary audience is businesses expanding globally, struggling with complex HR and legal compliance.

What motivated the launch of Expandopedia under Elements Global Services?

Expandopedia was launched to simplify global expansion by providing reliable HR and legal guidance.

Audrey

Product owner

Age 27

What industries or types of businesses benefit the most from using Expandopedia?

Multinational companies and growing businesses benefit most from Expandopedia, especially for HR and legal compliance support.

How does Expandopedia differentiate itself from other business intelligence platforms in the market?

Expandopedia offers detailed, country-specific HR and legal information for global expansion, setting it apart from general platforms.

How does the platform ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the legal and HR information?

The platform ensures accuracy and timeliness by employing a team of experts who regularly update and review the HR and legal information.

User Research

User’s Interview

To delve into the specific experiences, motivations, and challenges of PayActiv users.

Sarah

Expendopidia User

How did you first learn about Expandopedia, and what prompted you to start using it?

I found Expandopedia through a recommendation and started using it to simplify global HR and legal compliance.

Can you describe your primary use cases for Expandopedia? What specific challenges are
you trying to address with the platform?

I use Expandopedia for managing international HR policies and legal requirements, especially when entering new markets.

Which features of Expandopedia do you find most valuable, and why?

The detailed country-specific legal and HR information is most valuable for ensuring compliance.

Survey

To gather quantitative data from a larger sample of users.

Expendopidia

Thank you for taking part 😍

Please complete this document to help us improve future Expendopidia.

1: Overall, how satisfied were you with your Expedopidia experience? 1= Satisfied, 5 = unsatisfied.

2: How easy is it to navigate and use the Expandopedia platform?

Easy

3: Do you find Expandopedia's information on global HR and legal requirements to be accurate and up-to-date?

Yes

4: Has Expandopedia helped you streamline your global HR processes?

Yes

5: Would you recommend Expandopedia to other businesses considering global expansion?

Yes

6: What specific improvements or additional features would you like to see in Expandopedia?

Expandopedia provide deeper country-specific analysis, real-time updates, and integration with popular HR software. Additionally, it offer cost estimation tools, risk assessment features, a community forum, and language translation services.

User Persona

Information Architecture

Conceptualization

User Journey

Usability Testing

I tested the Expandopidia at various stages of the project.

Lo-fi prototypes were tested with the stakeholders weekly to get feedback on the functionality, content, and interactivity of the product.
Target Users: We Recruit users to get more authentic feedback on their experiences and needs.
Real-World Scenarios: We Create tasks that simulate real-world use cases, such as requesting an advance for an emergency or using financial education tools to create a budget.
Iterative Testing: We Conduct multiple rounds of testing throughout the development process to continuously refine the app based on user feedback.

Design System

The solution

Expandopedia offers a comprehensive platform designed to solve the challenges businesses face when expanding globally. By consolidating critical HR, legal, and compliance information from over 150 countries, Expandopedia simplifies global expansion for companies. The platform provides real-time access to updated labor laws, employment regulations, and HR templates in one place.
Expandopedia reduces the complexity of hiring, onboarding, and managing employees across multiple markets, lowering the risk of legal complications and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The easy-to-use platform also offers expert analysis and tools that help businesses make quick, informed decisions, saving time, reducing costs, and lessening operational inefficiencies associated with global expansion.
This centralized solution allows businesses to focus on strategic growth while managing the complexities of international HR and compliance with confidence.

Visual Design

Mobile View