International Expansion: How to Build a Global EOR Partner Strategy

International Expansion: How to Build a Global EOR Partner Strategy

We live in an increasingly globalized society — and more and more businesses across a wide range of industries are striving to take advantage of it. International expansion can help set your company up for significant growth and long-term success. But only if it’s done right. International expansion is rife with potential pitfalls and examples…

How EOR Partners Help Traditional, Direct-Hire Recruiters

How EOR Partners Help Traditional, Direct-Hire Recruiters

Though traditional direct hiring still makes up a majority of employment in today’s economy, the market for contract workers is growing steadily. In the next five years, the number of freelancers in the United States is expected to grow by upwards of 16 million workers and has increased by 13 million in the last five…

How ‘Split’ Marketplaces Will Hit Buyers and Staffing Providers

How ‘Split’ Marketplaces Will Hit Buyers and Staffing Providers

There are many staffing models that may be used to help businesses fill job orders. From freelance marketplaces to more “traditional” staffing agencies that use targeted outreach to find talent to fill full-time positions, the right solution will typically vary based on the needs of the buyer and the position that they need to fill….

Managed Service Providers: How the Traditional Supply-Base Model Has Evolved

Managed Service Providers: How the Traditional Supply-Base Model Has Evolved

It used to be that when a company needed additional talent to get a job done, they generally had two options: hire a new employee, or outsource the work to another company. The idea of using contingent talent (also known as freelancers) was practically a foreign concept. Yet nowadays, the traditional supply-base model for matching…

Managed Service Providers: Not All EOR Partners Are Created Equal

Managed Service Providers: Not All EOR Partners Are Created Equal

When it comes to choosing a managed service provider for staffing needs, one of the most important things to look at is whether a potential partner provides employer of record (EOR) services. In an increasingly complex work environment that sees businesses relying on a mix of both full-time staff and independent contractors, engaging with an…

How to Handle Your Business’ Staffing Needs With a Recession On the Horizon

How to Handle Your Business’ Staffing Needs With a Recession On the Horizon

In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying economic crises, many experts predict a recession is on the horizon. With ongoing supply chain issues and new coronavirus variants emerging, the future of our economy is becoming increasingly unpredictable — making it difficult for companies to plan ahead. Much like the changing seasons, recessions…

Why It’s Important to Train Your Clients to Work Well With Freelancers

Why It’s Important to Train Your Clients to Work Well With Freelancers

Today’s staffing agencies are engaging with freelancers more often than ever before — and for good reason. Many businesses have come to recognize the potential value of working with contingent talent, such as greater operational flexibility and reduced overhead. While ensuring that clients are supplied with quality freelancers is one thing, this is only part…

Can Managers Force Employees to Return to the Office? (and Like It?)

Can Managers Force Employees to Return to the Office? (and Like It?)

After nearly two years of the remote work model spreading across the globe, companies are now requesting their employees to return to the office. For some, this in-office work might be easy to resume. But for the many who enjoy the flexibility of remote work, a new point of tension has been sparked between employees…

4 Reasons to Strongly Consider Hybrid Resourcing for Your Business

4 Reasons to Strongly Consider Hybrid Resourcing for Your Business

The world of work has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last few years. The COVID-19 pandemic and “Great Resignation” have caused millions of individuals to switch to new employers, leave the workforce entirely, or become independent contractors.  In fact, Americans For Prosperity reports that 36 percent of American workers freelance. This large, diverse group…

What Does It Mean to Be ‘Freelancer First,’ Exactly?
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What Does It Mean to Be ‘Freelancer First,’ Exactly?

With the number of freelancers in the United States alone expected to exceed 90 million by 2028, it should come as no surprise that countless platforms have arisen online to connect freelancers with clients. While many of these platforms have been able to do just that, not all of them have done so with a…