Multiplier's Global Hiring Gap report, based on a survey of 500 global business decision-makers, shows a clear gap between the ambition for international talent acquisition and actual readiness to manage compliance complexities.
Quick Intel
As global hiring accelerates to meet demands for specialized skills—particularly in AI and technology—companies face mounting regulatory challenges. Rising visa costs, evolving labor laws, and fragmented compliance requirements create significant hurdles, even when suitable talent is identified overseas.
The report underscores that while international expansion offers clear advantages in speed and talent quality, the lack of robust compliance infrastructure often prevents successful onboarding. Nearly half of surveyed decision-makers have experienced failed hires directly due to these issues, illustrating the growing difficulty of navigating a fragmented global regulatory landscape.
"While the global economy is more interconnected than ever, the regulatory landscape for hiring remains extremely fragmented," says Sagar Khatri, Co-Founder and CEO of Multiplier. "91% of companies are able to hire faster when they look abroad, so the desire to hire from anywhere is there. Simplifying compliance is the key to making the next era of hiring truly borderless."
Multiplier's findings highlight the need for streamlined solutions that reduce compliance friction, enabling organizations to capitalize on global talent pools without disproportionate risk. The report details additional trends in global expansion and is available for download on Multiplier's website.
This data emphasizes the strategic importance of partnering with platforms that handle employer of record (EOR), contractor of record (COR), and global payroll responsibilities across borders, allowing companies to focus on talent outcomes rather than regulatory navigation.
About Multiplier
Multiplier is the Global Exchange for Work, precision-built for companies to hire, manage, and pay global teams across 150+ countries. By combining world-class tools, including EOR, COR, and Global Payroll, with a vast network of owned entities and human-first support, Multiplier empowers companies of all sizes to expand globally with confidence. Since 2020, the global-first infrastructure has helped over 1,500 companies and now processes over $2 billion in cross-border wages, reshaping the global economy and the future of work.
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