61
%
Organisations increasing freelance hiring year on year
70
%
Companies using freelancers for skilled or strategic work
80
%
Executives who expect freelancer use to grow further
40
%
Freelancers who report misclassification
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What you'll learn
- Why freelancer hiring is booming post‑pandemic — and the risks that come with it
- Common misclassification pitfalls and how different countries interpret the rules
- Real‑world stories of fraud, misrepresentation, and compliance blind spots
- Practical frameworks for balancing speed, cost, and compliance in freelancer onboarding
About this session
As companies continue to grow across borders, more are turning to freelancers to fill critical skill gaps quickly and cost‑effectively. But with speed comes risk. Misclassification, varying local regulations, and the rise of fraud and identity concerns mean businesses can’t afford to treat freelancer hiring as an afterthought. In this session, leaders from Remote, Veremark, and Hoogle.ai share their first‑hand experiences navigating freelancer compliance worldwide. From real cases of fraudulent freelancers in Silicon Valley, to the gray areas of benefits and classification, to balancing background checks with budgets, this conversation explores what it takes to scale confidently while protecting your business.