Safeguard Global named a Leader in Overall and Mid-Market EOR Services in NelsonHall's 2026 NEAT evaluation. Published Sep 23, 2026 Updated Sep 23, 2026 Safeguard Editorial Team Recognition across both Overall and Mid-Market EOR capabilities underscores Safeguard Global's strength in helping organizations navigate global workforce complexity AUSTIN, TEXAS - Sept. 23, 2026 - Safeguard Global, a pioneer in global workforce enablement and employer of record (EOR) solutions, today announced it has been named a Leader in both the Overall and Mid-Market EOR Capability market segments in NelsonHall's 2026 NEAT (NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool) evaluation of global EOR Services. This award once again recognizes Safeguard Global's position as a Leader in NelsonHall's Overall evaluation of the EOR market. New this year, NelsonHall also evaluated providers specifically for their Mid-Market EOR capabilities, an area closely aligned with Safeguard Global's core customer focus. NelsonHall named Safeguard Global a Leader in this segment as well, reinforcing its strength in supporting mid-market organizations as they build and manage global workforces. Safeguard Global has supported more than 1,500 organizations in 187 countries and territories, backed by more than 400 local experts who provide the in-country knowledge needed to navigate global employment. "Global workforce strategies are evolving quickly as companies balance access to talent, cost pressures, new technology, and an increasingly complex compliance environment," said Bjorn Reynolds, founder and CEO of Safeguard Global. "Being recognized by NelsonHall as a Leader in Overall and also for our Mid-Market EOR capabilities reinforces what we've believed from the beginning: Technology can make global employment simpler, but expertise and human judgment are what give organizations the confidence to act. That combination is how we help our clients expand globally without the risk." For HR and business leaders evaluating Employer of Record providers to support international hiring and expansion, the NEAT evaluation provides an independent analysis of providers' ability to meet current and future global workforce needs. The Leader distinction in the EOR NEAT assessment identifies vendors that excel in delivering immediate benefits to clients and meeting future client requirements. These vendors demonstrate strong capabilities relative to their peers, based on a combination of NelsonHall analyst assessments and client feedback. Jeanine Crane-Thompson, principal HR Analyst, NelsonHall, said "Safeguard Global's position as a Leader in both the Overall and Mid-Market EOR Capability segments of the 2026 Global EOR Services NEAT evaluation reflects its ability to combine global technology capabilities with deep in-country expertise and a strong focus on client needs. Its technology and global infrastructure, backed by local knowledge across markets, position Safeguard Global to help organizations comply with multi-faceted employment requirements and support their evolving global workforce needs." As companies make increasingly important business decisions about where and how to hire, Safeguard Global helps turn global workforce data into actionable insight. Its Intelligent Workforce solution, which is powered by AI and built on live data, gives leaders greater visibility into factors such as talent availability, employment costs, and market conditions, while local experts provide the country-specific guidance needed to turn those insights into action. Together, these capabilities help organizations evaluate new markets, make informed workforce decisions, and navigate the complexities of hiring and managing talent across borders with greater confidence. About Safeguard Global. Safeguard Global enables global expansion without the risk. As a pioneer in global workforce enablement and employer of record (EOR) solutions, Safeguard Global helps organizations quickly and compliantly recruit, hire, pay, and manage teams in nearly 190 countries, without establishing legal entities. The company's technology platform is backed by over 400 local experts who deliver human support when it matters most. With a breadth of global workforce solutions that also includes HR, benefits, accounting, legal, visa and immigration, and tax services, Safeguard Global guides customers with the expertise and support they need to scale faster and hire compliantly around the world - wherever they are in their expansion cycle. Learn more at https://www.safeguardglobal.com. Follow Safeguard Global on LinkedIn. About NelsonHall. NelsonHall is the leading global analyst firm dedicated to helping organizations understand the 'art of the possible' in digital operations transformation. With analysts in the U.S., U.K., Continental Europe, and Asia, NelsonHall provides buy-side organizations with detailed, critical information on markets and vendors (including NEAT assessments) that helps them make fast and highly informed sourcing decisions. And for vendors, NelsonHall provides deep knowledge of market dynamics and user requirements to help them hone their go-to-market strategies. NelsonHall's analysis is based on rigorous, primary research, and is widely respected for the quality and depth of its insight.

Safeguard Global & activpayroll: helping businesses hire globally with confidence. by activpayroll team As organisations continue to expand internationally, many are looking for trusted partners who can simplify the complexities of hiring and employing talent across borders. That's why activpayroll has partnered with Safeguard Global, a pioneer in global workforce enablement and creator of the modern Employer of Record (EOR) category, to provide customers with a trusted EOR solution. This partnership enables activpayroll customers to hire employees in countries where they don't yet have a legal entity, while continuing to benefit from activpayroll's expertise in global payroll. Together, we provide a seamless solution that supports every stage of international workforce expansion. Why Safeguard Global? Safeguard Global is one of the world's most experienced Employer of Record providers, helping organisations hire talent quickly, compliantly and confidently across 185+ countries. What sets Safeguard Global apart is its high-touch, white-glove approach. Customers receive dedicated support from experienced in-country experts, ensuring a personalised service throughout the employee lifecycle. Whether you're testing a new market, hiring your first international employee or expanding into multiple countries, Safeguard Global provides the expertise and local knowledge needed to navigate global employment with confidence. A Partnership Built Around Complementary Expertise While both organisations support global workforces, this partnership has a clear focus. activpayroll remains the trusted expert in global payroll, while Safeguard Global provides Employer of Record services for customers who need to employ people internationally without establishing a local legal entity. Together, we help organisations overcome the barriers to international hiring by combining world-class payroll expertise with proven global employment capabilities. The result is a seamless experience that enables businesses to expand internationally faster, remove compliance risk and provide an outstanding experience for their employees worldwide. Supporting Global Growth International expansion shouldn't be slowed down by employment complexity. Through this partnership, activpayroll customers gain access to a trusted Employer of Record provider that shares the same commitment to exceptional customer service, compliance and long-term customer relationships. Whether hiring one employee or building an international team, activpayroll and Safeguard Global are helping businesses unlock global talent with confidence. Safeguard Global is one of a growing number of trusted organisations within activpayroll's Strategic Partner Network. By working with carefully selected partners that complement our global payroll and mobility expertise, we're able to provide customers with access to specialist support wherever they are expanding. Learn more about our Strategic Partner Network and how it helps organisations navigate global growth.

Safeguard Global named to TIME's list of America's Top WorkTech Companies 2026. Jun 16, 2026 Safeguard Editorial Team TIME and Statista recognize the global employer of record pioneer for financial strength and industry impact. AUSTIN, TEXAS, June 16, 2026 - Safeguard Global, a pioneer in global workforce enablement and creator of the modern employer of record (EOR) category, has been featured in the inaugural edition of TIME's list of America's Top WorkTech Companies 2026. The recognition is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. How TIME and Statista ranked America's Top WorkTech Companies. The America's Top WorkTech Companies 2026 list recognizes companies primarily focusing on developing and providing workplace-related technologies, products, or services. In support of the research, Statista gathered and scrutinized data from approximately 5,000 U.S. companies through desk research, online application forms, and collaborations with other data and market intelligence companies. The ranking is built on two pillars: financial strength and industry impact. Each company received a score in both dimensions, and these scores were combined into an overall score. The 250 companies with the highest scores were included in the ranking. "As AI accelerates change across industries, the companies that remain competitive won't simply adopt new technology; they'll empower the right people to put it to work," said Bjorn Reynolds, founder and CEO of Safeguard Global. "In today's environment, organizations are rethinking where talent comes from, how teams are structured, and how they can scale globally. TIME's recognition of us underscores our nearly two decades of helping companies hire and manage talent globally, reduce workforce compliance risk, and build the global workforce they need." The accolade reinforces Safeguard Global's leading position in delivering global EOR solutions, workforce compliance, and international HR management, adding to a growing list of recent industry honors. In 2025, the organization was named a Leader in NelsonHall's 2025 NEAT report on EOR Services. Inside Safeguard Global's Intelligent Workforce platform. Safeguard Global continues to develop solutions that help leaders navigate global hiring with greater confidence. In April, the company launched Intelligent Workforce, an AI-powered, strategic workforce planning and optimization tool that enables organizations to compare hiring costs and labor market conditions across different countries and regions. Combining actionable data insights with guidance from local workforce experts, the solution helps businesses make smarter decisions about talent strategy, workforce deployment, and international expansion. Future releases will expand these capabilities with deeper benchmarking and workforce optimization and efficiency insights, along with continuous planning support from Safeguard Global's 400+ in-country experts. About Safeguard Global. Safeguard Global enables global expansion without the risk. As a pioneer in global workforce enablement and employer of record solutions, Safeguard Global helps organizations quickly and compliantly recruit, hire, pay, and manage teams in nearly 190 countries without establishing legal entities. The company's technology platform is backed by over 400 in-country experts working in more than 80 countries, providing human support when it matters most. With global solutions spanning HR, benefits, accounting, legal, visa and immigration, and tax services, Safeguard Global equips organizations with the insights and expertise needed to scale faster and hire compliantly around the world. Learn more at safeguardglobal.com. Follow Safeguard Global on LinkedIn.