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Near Named G2 High Performer in Staffing & RPO Categories


Near Named G2 High Performer in Staffing & RPO Categories
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  • February 10, 2026

Near (Hire With Near), a full-service nearshore recruiting and staffing partner specializing in Latin American talent for U.S. companies, has been named a High Performer by G2 in four categories: Staffing Agencies, Recruiting Agencies, On-Demand Staffing, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). The recognition is based entirely on verified customer reviews, with Near achieving a 4.8-star rating from 115 reviews.

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  • Near earns G2 High Performer status in Staffing Agencies, Recruiting Agencies, On-Demand Staffing, and RPO categories.
  • Maintains a 4.8-star rating from 115 verified reviews and has served more than 700 companies, including Function Health, Expensify, and Deel.
  • Offers comprehensive service: sourcing, vetting, hiring, onboarding, payroll, compliance, benefits, and retention support.
  • Delivers candidate shortlists in 3–5 days and most hires in under 3 weeks, compared to typical U.S. timelines of 3–6 months.
  • Focuses exclusively on Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico) with 97% placement success rate and 9.1/10 client satisfaction score.
  • Customers praise thorough vetting (including candidate videos), quality of talent, competitive pricing, and time/cost savings.
  • G2 High Performer designation requires strong satisfaction scores, market presence, and authentic reviews across support, ease of business, and recommendation likelihood.

Near differentiates itself through a full-service, end-to-end model that removes the complexity and uncertainty from global hiring. Clients benefit from rapid timelines, high-quality talent across departments (software engineering, finance, sales, operations, marketing, design, virtual assistance), and ongoing support that extends beyond placement.

Reviewers frequently highlight the comprehensive nature of Near's offering. One verified G2 user stated: “I appreciate the comprehensive package offered by Hire with Near, which includes sourcing, vetting, hiring, onboarding, benefits, payroll, compliance, and retention. This all-inclusive approach saves us significant time and money in recruiting and hiring candidates from overseas, allowing us to reinvest those savings into the business effectively.”

Speed remains a standout advantage: “I find their dedication to hiring under 21 days particularly valuable, as it ensures rapid recruitment that fills critical gaps in our organization, enabling us to support our customers better.”

Pricing and quality also receive consistent praise: “I appreciate Hire with Near primarily because of their compelling pricing structure, which stood out among many firms we engaged with. The cost factor is significant for our business decisions, and Hire with Near offers the best pricing compared to other recruiting platforms we have used in the past.”

The vetting process draws particular acclaim for its depth: “They are quick to present candidates and have a thorough vetting process. This process includes sending you videos of the candidates, allowing you to observe how they present themselves, answer technical questions, and display their personality before you decide to move forward with an interview.”

Another client simply noted: “The quality of talent they provide is outstanding.”

Hayden Cohen, CEO of Near, commented: “Our customers consistently tell us they value clear communication, fast follow-through, and having a recruiting partner who actually listens. Hiring globally can feel uncertain, and our job is to take that uncertainty off their plate so they can focus on building their teams.”

As demand for nearshore talent in Latin America continues to rise—driven by skilled professionals, cultural alignment, real-time collaboration (minimal time zone differences), and cost efficiencies—Near's G2 recognition reinforces its position as a trusted partner for U.S. companies building remote teams.

 

About Near 

Near (Hire With Near) is a full-service recruiting and staffing partner for U.S. companies hiring top-performing remote talent in Latin America. Over 700 companies—like Function Health, Expensify, and Deel—use Near to build their teams and save hundreds of thousands in overhead. With a 97% placement success rate and a 4.8 G2 rating, Near handles everything from sourcing and screening to payroll and ongoing support. They deliver shortlists in 3–5 days, and most companies hire in under 3 weeks. For more information, visit https://www.hirewithnear.com/

 

About G2 

G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 80 million people annually use G2 to make decisions based on authentic peer reviews.

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