What are the most trusted "talent platforms" used by corporates? How are they integrated in the daily workflows of corporates?

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What are the most trusted "talent platforms" used by corporates? How are they integrated in the daily workflows of corporates?

When searching for the most trusted "talent platforms" our research found Upwork, Work Market, Expert360, Toptal, Guru, TalentDesk247, Envato, Hillgate, Talmix, SpareHire, and Credo. Typically, Wonder lists contain 10 entries however since Upwork was already provided an extra company was chosen. These 11 talent platform companies qualify as "most trusted" due to the fact that they either have high-profile clients like Pfizer, appear in "top" lists, have a high search ranking and are similar to other reputable businesses. An exact list of the "most trusted" talent companies was not readily available. Below you'll find a detailed list that includes each company's onboarding process and how they are integrated into the daily corporate workflows.

1. UPWORK

Upwork states its purpose as a platform for connecting "businesses with great talent to work without limits."


Onboarding Process -

This company relies on their Talent Services division to offer to consult with their Upwork Enterprise clients. This gives enterprise companies special access to freelance talent. Upwork vets millions of freelancers on Upwork to identify the right talent for their client's "evolving project demands."

It should also be noted that specialists review requirements and "pre-designed job descriptions" to get familiar with what the corporate client needs. Then verified work history on Upwork, "powerful search tools," and more are used to pinpoint available "pre-vetted freelancers" who fit the project needs. The company also uses sophisticated algorithms which give added visibility and status to top freelancers. The pricing structure on Upwork also encourages workers to build relationships and repeat their use of the platform when working with their clients as opposed to moving off the platform.


What is Available for Clients -

Clients have access to scheduled chats, the ability to receive and send files, as well as get feedback through messages. A dedicated Account Manager is provided along with access to Upwork's solutions team. Users also have access to program management support, expedited customer support, and talent sourcing assistance.

2. Work Market

WorkMarket provides a platform where users can "build, automate and scale their own network of skilled talent." The talent is sourced from work on demand, full-timers, and freelancers. Over $300 million dollars of work has been done on this platform. Labor clouds are used to boost the service delivery operation.


Onboarding Process -

This company's software allows users to create work listings that detail their particular needs and can be matched with the best resources through their algorithm. From there they can reach out to qualified talent and manage the project through a single dashboard that covers every aspect of the extended workforce. Talent posts their resume onto the platform and through continued successful work, increases their prominence in searches for prospective partners.


What is Available for Clients -

WorkMarket offers sophisticated automation, machine learning and labor clouds that allow users the ability to design a digital workspace for the modern world.

3. Expert360

This company joins freelancers and consultants together with businesses for project-based assignments. Expert360 has access to over 15,000 top freelancers and has corporate clients like eBay, Virgin, and Coca-Cola.


Onboarding Process -

Clients can get access to vetted freelancers and manage their current workforce through the platform. The workers they typically choose are formally from top companies and schools, successful business owners and have a proven track record. The process works through a series of steps that are detailed below in the "How We Work" section.

1. Create project brief
2. Get matched with the best consultants
3. Engage
4. Agree to terms
5. Work directly with consultant


What is Available for Clients -

They can build teams, "hire top individual talent and engage with subject matter experts and boutique firms at the click of a button." Clients can also send payment, offer feedback, and track spends activity.

4. Toptal

This company offers a premium global network of developers who are capable of tackling ambitious software projects. Some top clients include J.P. Morgan, Pfizer, Airbnb, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Emirates, and Zendesk.


Onboarding Process -

Only the best talent is hand-picked for their clients. This is proven by the fact that only 3% of programmer and developer applications are accepted. This 3% pool are considered elite since they have to clear a 5-part screening process. The screening phases are listed below along with the percentages of applicants that passed each level.

1. Language & Personality — 24%
2. In-Depth Skill Review — 7.4%
3. Live Screening — 3.6%
4. Test Projects — 3.2%
5. Continued Excellence — 3%

For clients, the first steps involve outlining their project needs, naming the project and creating a brief.


What is Available for Clients -

Toptal goes on to find the right matches and allows their clients to communicate directly to freelancers so that projects can be handled on their terms. If, after a trial period, a client is not satisfied with a freelancers work then they are allowed to seek another worker without any risk or cost on the client's side.

5. Guru

Guru has 1.5 million users and more than "a million completed jobs through their network." Over 3.4 million services are offered in marketing, legal, engineering, Web/IT, design, writing, management and more.


Onboarding Process -

Freelancers are automatically matched to a client after they post a listing. From there those workers are invited to send a quote. Messages can be sent to these individuals as well as to other freelancers that clients manually search for.


What is Available for Clients -

Clients and freelancers can work together through Guru's Work Room to set deadlines, schedules, and milestones as they complete a project. A timer is also included to track progress.

6. TalentDesk247

TalentDesk247 allows users to hire skilled consultants and freelancers.


Onboarding Process -

Clients register their project details in order access their talent pool. After posting their listing they can then interview freelancers and create a shortlist of contenders.


What is Available for Clients -

Once a freelancer is hired they can then detail expectations and manage pay, invoices, and time sheets.

7. Envato

Envato hand-picks freelancers for software development and design projects. Other service categories include WordPress services, website development, copy-writing, logo design, designing, and animation to mobile apps. There are currently over 3,000 creative services available through this platform.


Onboarding Process -

After Envato hand-picks registered freelancers, clients can then post project details, view portfolios and compare prices of available freelancers. From there a freelancer is chosen.


What is Available for Clients -

Clients have access to "in-built messaging and collaboration apps." Projects are managed online and after a job is approved the end product is sent to the employer.

8. Hillgate

Hillgate is an online platform that offers elite global talent to ambitious businesses. The average turnaround time is 3 days for Hillgate's 5,000 vetted freelancers. The company also boasts that their services cost 50-70% less than consulting firms.


Onboarding Process -

Users make a project and then Hillgate's vetting system sources a pool of freelancers that meet the given criteria. After that, the client can then interview contenders, review their skills and talk about the project.


What is Available for Clients -

Client's get access to project and contract templates as well as tools to do manual advanced searches. The company also provides an internal messaging system.

9. Talmix

Talmix has top-tier clients like Pfizer, Agent Provocateur, Pepsico, Staples and MasterCard Advisors. The company offers over 25,000 independent consultants from across the world in 150 countries.


Onboarding Process -

Users post a project and then Talmix's "cutting-edge algorithms" notify top talent with the requested skills. Clients then review proposals and reach out in order to come to a decision.


What is Available for Clients -

Over 100 different business sectors are covered on the platform. Clients can hire on long and short-term projects and the platform is built for smart ease of use.

10. SpareHire

This company provides freelance positions for "investment bankers, managerial consultants, and private equity, venture capital, and corporate development specialists." The projects offered on this platform are lucrative and the competition is high.


Onboarding Process -

Candidates are required to have a resume along with at least 2 years of experience in order to qualify. Clients can compare candidates by education, ratings from previous work, and experience. Applicants and clients can communicate through the available "email-synched system." they can also schedule further communication, interviews and more before hiring.


What is Available for Clients -

Payment is only required once an applicant is hired and clients can invite other potential candidates to interview. NDA's and contracts can also be handled through the platform. Billable work hours can be tracked through the platforms' "Hour Log."

11. Credo

This company is focused on marketing professionals with a particular emphasis on "content, paid search, link-building, email marketing, social media and technical SEO."


Onboarding Process -

Clients have the ability to chat with Credo over a live call to give them information on their project and specific needs. From there, Credo introduces them to the right verified consultants that suit their needs. After the introductions are made clients hire the right fit outside of the platform.


What is Available for Clients -

This platform is more focused on facilitating the hire than managing the workflow after the fact. With this in mind, the detailed one-on-one phone call is a feature that separates it from its competitors. Clients can have someone help them address their needs and pick their brain as opposed to being digitally presented with options and then going through the majority of the legwork. A free SEO page audit is also offered.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the "most trusted" talent platform companies included in this list are Upwork, Work Market, Expert360, Toptal, Guru, TalentDesk247, Envato, Hillgate, Talmix, SpareHire, and Credo. These companies were deemed "most trusted" due to their appearance in reputable "top lists," major clients like Pfizer, high search rankings and similarity to other "top" companies. A precise list of trusted talent companies was not found. These talent platforms are brought into the corporate workflow through different tracking, messaging, and management integration. That same, sometimes hand-picked, talent is hired and onboarded through the use of algorithms, interviews, screenings, proposals, and searches.

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