New York, 11 March 2025: With 90% of companies expected to face IT skills shortages by 2026 and 72% of organizations reporting a payroll talent shortage, businesses are being forced to rethink how they build their teams. More companies are looking beyond traditional full-time roles and embracing freelancers to keep up with shifting workforce demands and talent shortages. To help businesses understand and adapt to this changing landscape, Multiplier, the global employment platform, is hosting a webinar titled 'Freelancers vs FTEs: Building an Agile, Global Team' on March 13, 2025.
With freelancing on the rise, businesses can no longer afford to lack the systems and tools needed to manage and scale a flexible workforce effectively. This is one of the challenges that Chris Morrow, Founder & Managing Director of Digitalent; Timothy Nicholas, Co-Founder & CEO of Permhunt; and Amritpal Singh, Co-Founder & President of Field Operations of Multiplier, will address during the discussion. With expertise spanning digital talent acquisition, global workforce solutions, and operational strategies, each brings a unique perspective on hiring, workforce planning, and scaling teams in global markets.
‘In the past three years, we’ve seen a significant increase in freelance contracts in the tech space, showing a clear shift toward more flexible work models,’ said Amritpal Singh, Co-Founder & President of Field Operations of Multiplier. ‘Getting the right people at the right time is key. Need a niche skill? Hire a contractor. Uncertain about a full-time role? Bring in a freelancer or try a temp-to-perm approach. Removing geographical barriers gives businesses access to global talent on demand. However, to do that effectively, companies need the right strategies, infrastructure, and compliance measures in place. This webinar will break down the logistics of a contingent workforce.’
The webinar will explore the reality of workforce agility and how businesses can adopt a more flexible approach to hiring. As economic uncertainty and shifting market demands continue to reshape the job market, the ability to scale quickly is becoming essential. Panelists will discuss the trade-offs between hiring full-time employees and engaging freelancers, considering factors such as cost, skill availability, and the broader impact on stability and growth. The discussion will also cover how businesses can structure and manage a contingent workforce while ensuring compliance with international employment regulations.
With more professionals opting for freelance work, companies that fail to adapt risk losing top talent. At the same time, integrating freelancers with full-time employees requires thoughtful planning to maintain collaboration and productivity. Recognizing these factors, the panel will discuss strategies for balancing stability and flexibility, ensuring full-time and freelance talent work effectively together.
To stay competitive in a changing job market, businesses need to rethink their hiring strategies—finding the right balance between flexibility and stability while ensuring access to the right talent at the right time. Multiplier’s webinar brings together industry leaders to share insights on balancing freelancers and full-time employees, addressing talent shortages, and managing a more flexible workforce. Taking place on March 13, the discussion will explore strategies for building teams that can adapt and scale with changing demands. Register here.
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About Multiplier
Multiplier is a global employment platform for HR leaders and professionals who need an easy, fast, and cost-effective way to onboard, pay, and manage the best global talent across 150+ countries. Through best-in-class global payroll, EOR and compliance technology, person-to-person support, and hyper-local employee benefits, Multiplier empowers its customers to connect with the best talent and build a world of limitless opportunity.