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Any global employer of record (EoR) partner can help you hire, pay, and manage your distributed workforce. But not every partner provides the high level of service and local knowledge you need to confidently build and run global teams. Velocity Global offers unmatched compliance expertise and market-specific support in 185+ countries so you can hire virtually anywhere with ease and peace of mind.
Here’s why over 1,000 companies trust us with their distributed workforces:
Localized Expertise
No competitor has proven to be more compliant than Velocity Global. Let our in-country legal, HR, and payroll experts make international labor laws the least of your worries.
Local Support for Global Teams
Our local HR experts provide a consultative approach with a deep understanding of country-specific regulations to ease the burden of international hiring and retention.
Exceptional Employee Experience
Work with a partner that cares about your people as much as you do. From providing fast, local support to offering talent-friendly benefits and equity awards, we put your people first every step of the way.
Demonstrated Success
Industry analysts consistently rank Velocity Global as an industry leader. With our experience supporting thousands of employees worldwide for nearly a decade, our clients know we’re a leader they can trust.
Why It Matters
Velocity Global
Top Competitors
Scale: Available in 185+ Countries
International expansion should be accessible, regardless of your current presence around the globe. Expand into any, new international market easily and compliantly.
Velocity Global:
Always Available
Top Competitors:
Sometimes Available
Expertise: In-Country HR Experts
Your talent deserves to be supported by a global employer of record (EoR) who truly understands local employment practices and expectations. Whether your talent is relocating to a new country, or you are adding new employees to your distributed workforce, choose an EoR provider who supports talent with in-country HR professionals with subject matter expertise.
Velocity Global:
Always Included
Top Competitors:
Sometimes Included
Expertise: In-Country Payroll Experts
Ensure that your employees will consistently be paid accurately and on time. In-country expertise matters with payroll-choose a provider who understands local taxation, statutory deductions, and best practices.
Velocity Global:
Always Included
Top Competitors:
Sometimes Included
Expertise: In-Country Legal Experts
Staying compliant with the right global EoR solution means avoiding potential risks associated with employee misclassification, employment contract errors, and when needed, employee terminations. Localized legal expertise is a crucial component to ensuring compliance with every action included in a global EoR relationship.
Velocity Global:
Always Included
Top Competitors:
Rarely Included
Expertise: Global Immigration Support
Setting up a global EoR solution can often require support with navigating the hurdles of global immigration. Look for a provider who has experience with and a true understanding of country-specific requirements and processes for immigration.
Velocity Global:
Always Available
Top Competitors:
Sometimes Available
Expertise: Global Benefits Support
Your valuable talent expects the best benefits package that you can offer. Not all global EoR providers can help you deliver a comprehensive, total rewards program that includes supplementary medical, retirement, equity, and other perks such as office space.
Velocity Global:
Always Available
Top Competitors:
Sometimes Available
Experience as a Global EoR Provider
The complexities and nuances of global employment require a deep level of experience in order to stay compliant and give supported employees the best experience possible. This means global EoR requires more than just a flashy platform–it takes a team of dedicated, experienced HR, payroll, and legal professionals who know the industry inside and out.
Velocity Global:
9+ Years
Top Competitors:
Typically 2-3 Years in Operation
Third-Party Evaluation: Big Four Accounting Firm
Calculating the total cost of employment with a global EoR solution is pivotal for budgeting and financial planning. Not all global EoR providers can calculate total costs accurately and consistently.
Velocity Global:
99.63% Accuracy*
Top Competitors:
Accuracy Unknown
Third-Party Evaluation: NelsonHall
Independent, third-party validation is critical when choosing which global EoR provider will be managing onboarding, payroll, and compliance for your distributed employees. Expert, industry analysts like NelsonHall help global EoR buyers identify which providers are leading the industry and creating satisfied customers around the world.
Velocity Global:
Industry Leader
Top Competitors:
Innovators, Major Players, and Leaders
Third-Party Evaluation: Everest Group
Independent, third-party validation is critical when choosing which global EoR provider will be managing onboarding, payroll, and compliance for your distributed employees. Expert, industry analysts like Everest Group help global EoR buyers identify which providers are leading the industry and creating satisfied customers around the world.
Velocity Global:
Industry Leader
Top Competitors:
Aspirants, Major Contenders, and Leaders
Transparent, fixed-rate fee structure
Some EoR providers may include unexpected and undisclosed fees with monthly invoices. Partnering with a global EoR provider with no hidden fees and a transparent cost structure ensures that your business can have clarity and simplicity when budgeting for employee costs.
Velocity Global:
Always Included
Top Competitors:
Sometimes Included
Transparent Foreign Exchange Structure
Foreign exchange (FX) needs to be simple and clear within a global EoR solution. Choose a provider who can clearly articulate and demonstrate how FX is processed and included in total costs.
Velocity Global:
Always Included
Top Competitors:
Sometimes Included
Compliance: IP and Data Protection
Entering into a global EoR partnership with a provider can expose sensitive, proprietary data to risk if it is not properly protected. Ensure that your global EoR provider holds data security certifications such as ISO 27001 and AICPA SOC 2. These certifications mean your data and your employees’ data are secure.
Velocity Global:
Always Included
Top Competitors:
Sometimes Included
Compliance: Expert-Vetted Employment Contracts
While some global EoR providers can quickly generate new employment contracts from templates, it’s critically important that all employment contracts are reviewed and vetted by country-specific experts in order to verify usability and execution. Look for a global EoR provider who comprehensively vets all employment contracts, and stands by their review process.
Velocity Global:
Always Included
Top Competitors:
Sometimes Included
Compliance: GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance is a requirement when engaging in a global EoR relationship within the European Union. Global EoR providers must maintain the highest level of data protection and privacy in order to avoid legal risks for both clients and supported employees.
Velocity Global:
Always Included
Top Competitors:
Sometimes Included
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How Do Clients and Their Talent Feel About Velocity Global?
“Velocity Global takes a huge burden off my plate because I know our teams are well taken care of without having to worry about day-to-day administration. Our CEO loves that working with Velocity Global means we don’t need to handle everything ourselves, employ HR people in-country, or worry about compliance. The price you pay is well worth removing all that headache and stress.”
—Ellen Bockelman, Chief People Officer, Dragonfly Financial Technologies
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