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New Survey Shows the Next Generation Embraces Remote Work for College to Career Transition
A survey released today by Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, shows that U.S. college-aged adults embrace remote work in their career transition plans. The College to Career Survey examined 1,000 college-aged respondents’ attitudes on remote work and their work-life balance expectations as they prepare to transition into the workforce.
Velocity Global raises $400M in Series B growth round
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, announced today that it raised $400 million in its Series B funding round, increasing the company’s valuation seven-fold since the same time last year.
Velocity Global to play ball in partnership with the Rockies in 2022
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, and the Colorado Rockies baseball franchise today announced a robust partnership for the 2022 season. Velocity Global will serve as the official global workforce solutions platform of the Colorado Rockies.
Velocity Global adds Lina Szaks to lead Employer of Record Operations
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions to work with anyone, anywhere, anyhow announced today it welcomed Lina Szaks as senior vice president of Employer of Record. Szaks brings over 15 years of in-depth industry expertise in global payroll to apply to her new role.
Velocity Global adds tech revenue and marketing leaders Wade Burgess and Greg Brauner to drive continued growth
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions to work with anyone, anywhere, announced today it bolstered its leadership team with the addition of two experienced tech growth executives. Wade Burgess serves as chief revenue officer and brings more than 20 years of experience driving growth at digital and Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms. Greg Brauner joins the company as chief marketing officer to apply his 15 years of tech marketing leadership experience.
Ben Wright, Rob Wellner, and Velocity Global receive First Descents’ Horizon Line Award for Leadership Support of MS Programming
DENVER, April 6, 2022 – First Descents awards Ben Wright and Rob Wellner the Horizon Line Award at the 15th Annual First Descents Ball in recognition of Velocity Global’s visionary support of First Descents’ Multiple Sclerosis (MS) programming.
Velocity Global to Double its Workforce by Empowering Employees to Work Anywhere
Velocity Global, the leading provider of global employment solutions, today announced that it will more than double in size throughout 2022 to help companies around the world put their people first by letting them work from anywhere. The company currently employs over 600 people in 47 countries across six continents.
Velocity Global Impact Award to Celebrate Inspirational LPGA, LET Players
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., and BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, England, March 8, 2022 – The LPGA and LET announced today that Velocity Global, the Official Global Work Platform of both Tours, will sponsor the Velocity Global Impact Award. This honor will celebrate players who have helped to grow the sport of golf and to inspire the next generation of athletes to have a positive impact on the world.
Velocity Global becomes Official Partner of the DP World Tour
The DP World Tour today announces that Velocity Global, the world’s leading provider of global talent solutions, has become an Official Tour Partner in a multi-year agreement. Velocity Global serves as the Official Global Work Platform of the DP World Tour.
Velocity Global partners with McCann Worldgroup to further solidify leadership position in the future of work
NEW YORK, February 1, 2022 -- McCann Worldgroup has been named global creative agency by Velocity Global, the worldwide technology company whose Global Work PlatformTM connects employers and talent to work with anyone, anywhere. More than 1,000 clients rely on Velocity Global’s platform to build global teams without the need to set up their own legal entities in other countries or states.
Velocity Global welcomes LPGA Tour Stars Lexi Thompson and Albane Valenzuela as brand ambassadors
DENVER – January 11, 2022 – Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, welcomed 11-time LPGA Tour champion, Lexi Thompson, and former Stanford collegiate standout and rising LPGA star, Albane Valenzuela, as global golf brand ambassadors. Both 2021 Olympians will display the Velocity Global logo on their hats throughout the 2022 and 2023 seasons.