How is GloballyHired different than freelancer platforms?

GloballyHired offers W-2 employment, a broader spectrum of professional roles, and a competitive fee structure for employers.

Employment classification

Freelancer platforms typically classify talent as 1099 independent contractors, thus excluding them from employee benefits like health insurance and retirement plans.

GloballyHired is different. Our staff are all classified as W-2. Our employees are all offered health benefits and are generally seeking long-term working arrangements. Additionally, in partnership with our employer of record provider, we shoulder all payroll, tax, and back-office responsibilities.

Types of roles

Freelancer platforms primarily cater to short-term, skill-specific projects and one-off tasks.

Unlike typical freelancer platforms focused on solely ad-hoc projects, GloballyHired hosts professional talent for a wide range of positions, environments, specialties, and durations. Whether you need long-term, interim, fractional, leave coverage, short-term, or permanent direct hires, we’ve got you covered. Employers can integrate talent, from administrative assistants to C-level executives, into their existing teams to address critical skill gaps or drive major projects.

Fee structure

Freelancer platforms often deduct fees directly from the freelancer’s pay, reducing their overall compensation. Many also charge fees directly to employers.

GloballyHired charges employers a flat markup on hours for temporary roles. Employers can also hire directly for a highly competitive placement fee on permanent positions. There are no required costs to talent to be hired on our platform. Our model provides all of the convenience of platform hiring but is more socially conscious, offering benefits and a higher likelihood of long-term, permanent matches. We help businesses manage their hiring costs effectively and talent find the employment they’re seeking.