For employers

Hiring independent contractors is one of the fastest ways to bring in specific skills, reduce costs, and keep your team flexible. You don’t have to cover health insurance, paid time off, or unemployment insurance. You’re not responsible for employment taxes or providing company benefits. The contractor works independently and delivers results.

We have created a list of (not so obvious) tools that will help you facilitate your work with freelancers. Hopefully you will be surprised!

Hiring international employees brings as many opportunities as doubts. Do you need a local legal entity? What about taxes, global payroll, or employee benefits? And how do you stay compliant with local employment laws in a foreign country you’ve never set foot in?

Remote.com is a solid EOR platform for full-time international employees, but it’s often too expensive and complex for contractor-based hiring. Alternatives offer faster onboarding, lower costs, and more flexibility depending on your hiring model.

Most business owners aren’t trained designers. That’s why many turn to platforms like 99designs, which connect clients with a large pool of freelance designers. You can post a project, review submissions, and pick the design you like. But 99designs isn’t the only way to get high-quality design work. There are plenty of other options.

In this article, we explain why Eastern Europe outsourcing continues to grow and why Poland stands out among outsourcing destinations for skills, reliability, and cost efficiency.