You've heard the horror stories
about global hiring.
So did we — so we built Edge.
Compliance isn't a checkbox. It's the foundation.Global hiring gets complicated fast — IP ownership, data security, employment law, liability. Edge was built to handle all of it. Your talent are real employees under real employment law, with NDAs, IP assignment, HIPAA-grade security, and a fully compliant employer-of-record structure. You get the global talent. None of the exposure.
When people think "global hiring,"
this is what they picture.
And honestly? For most platforms, they're right. Freelancer marketplaces, offshore BPOs, and independent contractor arrangements have earned this reputation. Here's why.
"My data will be stolen"
Freelancers work on personal laptops, home Wi-Fi, and shared devices. There's no security infrastructure, no DLP, and no way to enforce data handling policies after the project ends.
"They'll disappear with my IP"
Independent contractor agreements often have weak or unenforceable IP clauses. Work-for-hire doctrine varies by country. If a freelancer copies your process, good luck enforcing anything.
"There's no legal recourse"
With no formal employment contract, no local entity, and no legal jurisdiction — you have virtually zero enforceable recourse if something goes wrong.
"It's basically a call center"
Offshore BPOs cycle through interchangeable agents with no investment in your specific workflows. High turnover, zero continuity, and your work is treated as a commodity.
"I'll get in trouble with labor laws"
Misclassifying a worker as a contractor when they should be an employee creates tax liability, fines, and legal exposure — and most freelancer platforms leave that risk entirely with you.
"There's no accountability"
If a freelancer ghosts or a BPO swaps your person, there's no SLA, no guarantee, and no one whose job it is to fix it. You absorb the cost and start over.
Edge isn't a freelancer marketplace.
Edge isn't a BPO. Edge is an employer.
Edge is a fully compliant employer of record. That means your talent are real employees — under real employment law, with real contracts, real benefits, and real legal protections. Edge is the legal employer. You have zero employer liability, zero co-employment risk, and full legal coverage.
Built for industries where
compliance isn't optional.
Healthcare, dental, insurance, accounting — your industries handle sensitive data every day. Edge doesn't bolt security on as an afterthought. It's built into the infrastructure from the ground up.
HIPAA-Grade Infrastructure
Edge campuses, networks, hardware, and VPNs are built to meet HIPAA requirements. Talent handling protected health information work within a fully compliant environment — not a home office on shared Wi-Fi.
SOC 2 & ISO 27001
Edge holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications — the same security standards used by enterprise SaaS companies and financial institutions.
USB-Disabled Hardware
All Edge-issued hardware has USB ports disabled by policy. No data leaves the device via external media. Period.
HIPAA VPN & Encrypted Connections
Every campus workstation connects through encrypted HIPAA-grade VPN tunnels. Data in transit is protected to the same standard as US healthcare networks.
Secured Campus Facilities
Biometric access, clean desk policy, dedicated workstations, and physical security controls. This isn't a co-working space — it's a purpose-built facility.
Dual ISP & Backup Power
Every campus runs on redundant internet and backup generators. No downtime because of local infrastructure failure.
Compliance isn't just contracts and security.
It's how people are managed.
Edge provides structured HR processes for every hire — onboarding, performance reviews, conflict resolution, and offboarding — so nothing falls through the cracks and everything is documented.
Structured Onboarding
Day 1 setup, tool access, role orientation, manager introductions, and a tailored onboarding plan. Your hire isn't just thrown in — they're prepared.
30/60/90-Day Reviews
Formal performance check-ins with structured feedback, goal tracking, and documented outcomes — coordinated by your Relationship Manager and shared with you.
Quarterly Performance Reviews
Standardized evaluations combining your feedback, productivity data, and assessments into actionable reviews. Documented and on file.
Performance Improvement Plans
If performance dips, Edge implements structured PIPs with clear milestones, timelines, and coaching. Documented outcomes protect both sides.
Conflict Resolution
Communication issues, workplace friction, or misalignment? Your RM mediates between both sides with a documented resolution process.
Offboarding & Transitions
Structured offboarding: access revocation, knowledge transfer, equipment return, and replacement coordination through the Edge marketplace.
Not all global hiring is created equal.
Here's the actual difference.
The compliance gap between Edge and the alternatives isn't marginal — it's structural.
| Edge | Freelancer Platforms | Offshore BPOs | Local Hire (US) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment model | W-2 equivalent, EOR | Independent contractor | — BPO's employee | Your W-2 employee |
| Legal employer | Edge (zero liability for you) | Nobody / you assume risk | — BPO entity | You (full liability) |
| NDA coverage | Binding, survives termination | Optional, unenforceable | — Varies widely | You draft & enforce |
| IP assignment | Automatic, contractual | Weak / unclear | BPO may retain | You draft & enforce |
| HIPAA compliance | Infrastructure & BAAs | Not possible | Rarely | You build & maintain |
| SOC 2 / ISO 27001 | Certified | No | — Some | — You implement |
The cost savings of global hiring
with the compliance of a US employer.
That's the line most platforms can't walk. Freelancer marketplaces give you low cost but zero compliance. Local hiring gives you full compliance but full cost. Edge gives you 60-70% cost savings and full legal compliance, HIPAA-grade security, structured HR, and zero employer liability. You don't have to choose between affordable and compliant.
From contract to compliance —
here's what Edge handles.
Contracts & Legal
Edge Legal generates employment agreements, NDAs, IP assignments, and non-competes — specific to the role and jurisdiction. Reviewed, executed, and filed.
Security & Infrastructure
Your hire is assigned to a secured campus with enterprise hardware, HIPAA VPN, biometric access, and USB-disabled workstations. Ready on Day 1.
Onboarding & HR
Structured onboarding, tool access, role orientation, and 30/60/90-day performance reviews — coordinated by your Relationship Manager.
Ongoing Compliance
Contract renewals, tax filings, labor law updates, security audits, and performance documentation — all handled continuously by Edge.
Still have questions?
Let's address them directly.
"Is my data actually safe with someone overseas?"
Your data is safer with Edge than with most US office setups. SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA VPN, USB-disabled hardware, biometric campus access, encrypted connections, and clean desk policy. Your talent works in a purpose-built secured facility — not a coffee shop.
"What if they steal my intellectual property?"
Every Edge hire signs a binding IP assignment clause and NDA — enforceable under local employment law, not a generic terms-of-service checkbox. All work product is legally yours. This is fundamentally different from freelancer platforms.
"What about co-employment risk?"
Edge is the legal employer. You have zero employer liability and zero co-employment exposure. Taxes, benefits, termination, and labor law compliance are all on Edge — not on you.
"How do I know this is real compliance?"
Edge holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. We sign BAAs for HIPAA. Our contracts are jurisdiction-specific and audit-ready. You can request documentation for your legal and compliance teams anytime.
The cost savings of global hiring.
The compliance of a US employer.
Edge gives you 60-70% cost savings and full legal compliance, HIPAA-grade security, structured HR, and zero employer liability. You don't have to choose between affordable and compliant.