Safeguard Global named among HR Tech China's 2026 Top 30 Most Influential HR Technology Brands. Jun 3, 2026 Safeguard Editorial Team Shanghai, China - May 28, 2026 - Safeguard Global, a leading global provider of employer of record (EOR) and workforce management solutions, has been named one of HR Tech China's 2026 Top 30 Most Influential HR Technology Brands, recognizing the company's strong technology capabilities, professional expertise, and commitment to supporting Chinese enterprises as they expand globally. The award was presented during the HR Tech China 2026 Top 30 Most Influential HR Technology Brands Ceremony held in Shanghai on May 28. Winnie Xu, representing Safeguard Global, accepted the honor on behalf of the company. The annual HR Tech China awards recognize leading organizations driving innovation across the human resources technology sector. Participating companies are evaluated across key criteria including brand influence, product capabilities, AI applications, innovation, technical expertise, professional services, team strength, and ESG impact, making the award a respected benchmark within the industry. This latest recognition adds to a growing list of industry accolades for Safeguard Global. In 2025, the company was named a Leader in the Employer of Record (EOR) category in the NelsonHall NEAT evaluation and received the Gold Award for Best Employer of Record (EOR) Service Provider at the HRM Asia Awards. These achievements reflect Safeguard Global's expertise in global employment, workforce compliance, and international HR management. Since entering the Chinese market in 2022, Safeguard Global has built a dedicated, local Chinese-speaking team focused on helping Chinese companies navigate the complexities of international expansion. Through its global service network, local expertise, and integrated workforce solutions, the company supports organizations with compliant hiring, global payroll, tax compliance, employee benefits administration, and workforce risk management across more than 185 countries. The company continues to strengthen its technology offerings while maintaining the human expertise that global workforce management requires. In April 2026, Safeguard Global launched Intelligent Workforce, a workforce intelligence solution that helps organizations compare hiring costs and labor market conditions across countries and regions. By combining actionable data insights with guidance from local workforce experts, the platform enables businesses to make more informed decisions about global hiring, workforce planning, and international expansion. Being named one of HR Tech China's 2026 Top 30 Most Influential HR Technology Brands underscores Safeguard Global's achievements across technology, service excellence, and industry leadership. Looking ahead, the company remains committed to supporting Chinese enterprises with the expertise, technology, and global infrastructure needed to build and manage successful international teams.

Safeguard Global has launched Intelligent Workforce, an AI-powered strategic workforce planning tool that helps organisations compare hiring scenarios across 187 countries. The solution provides real-time market comparisons backed by guidance from over 400 in-country experts. The tool allows users to input a role and instantly evaluate salary ranges, employer costs and market conditions across multiple locations. It considers factors including talent availability, hiring complexity and local employment requirements to recommend optimal hiring markets. Intelligent Workforce addresses the traditionally slow, fragmented nature of global workforce decisions, which often take weeks to model manually. The platform enables companies to make informed decisions in minutes rather than weeks, providing visibility into total employment costs including salary, taxes, benefits and compliance. Future releases will expand capabilities to include workforce benchmarking and efficiency insights.

Safeguard Global awarded Gold for Best Employer of Record (EOR) Service Provider. Company earns top recognition in the HRM Asia Readers' Choice Awards. AUSTIN, Texas - December 5, 2025 - Safeguard Global, a pioneer in global workforce enablement and creator of the modern employer of record (EOR) category, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Employer of Record (EOR) Service Provider by the HRM Asia Readers' Choice Awards. This recognition marks a significant milestone for the company, which has advanced from last year's Silver Award. "It's an incredible honor to receive the Gold Award this year," said Julius Ranta, Safeguard Global VP of revenue, APAC. "The recognition reflects the dedication of our teams across the region and the meaningful partnerships we've built with our clients. Over the past year, we've focused on enhancing our platform, refreshing our website, and strengthening the expert support we provide to organizations navigating global workforce challenges." Safeguard Global's EOR solution blends an intuitive, all-in-one technology platform with its "human when it matters" approach, ensuring clients have access to both modern automation and hands-on, in-country expertise. While interest in AI and automation continues to grow, the company emphasizes that human insight remains essential for solving complex employment, compliance, and workforce strategy needs. The HRM Asia Readers' Choice Awards honor the leading HR solution providers across APAC, recognizing excellence in areas such as HR technology, recruitment, consulting, mobility, and workforce solutions. Winners are selected by the HR community and a panel of industry judges presiding over 30 award categories. The awards celebrate organizations that demonstrate innovation, service excellence, and meaningful impact across the HR landscape. "Above all, this award reflects the ambitions of the clients we serve," said Bjorn Reynolds, CEO of Safeguard Global. "They're entering new markets, building global teams, and navigating complexity at incredible speed. Our role is to clear the path for them - with expert guidance, local insight, and a commitment to doing things the right way to help them scale." 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 in-country experts working in 70+ 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.