In part one of this two-part episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Samantha Duncan (Washington) and Lina Fernandez (Boston) discuss the importance of conducting global HR self-audits and best practices for developing a unified audit framework that can be scaled across multiple jurisdictions. The speakers explore key timing considerations for audits and outline the essential topics these audits should cover—from pre-employment screenings and hiring practices to day-to-day operations, compensation, and termination procedures.