Model selection
EOR, staffing, payroll or a managed pod, pick by what you're missing
Nearshore projects stall because buyers choose a model for the wrong gap. Decide by whether you're missing the talent, the legal employer, the payroll rail, or the delivery accountability.
Side-by-side comparison
| Model | Best when | Speed | What the partner owns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct staffing | You need people found, not just employed | 2–6 weeks to placement | We source, screen, place and employ |
| EOR / employment | You already have the candidate | 5–15 business days to onboard | We are the legal employer of record |
| Payroll only | You have a local entity | One payroll cycle | We run local payroll, tax and filings |
| SOW / managed pods | You want an outcome, not headcount | 3–6 weeks to a live pod | We own delivery, supervision and results |
When each model is the wrong answer
EOR only
You don't have the candidate yet, you'll pay for a structure with nobody in it.
Staffing only
The provider places the person but can't legally employ them in-country.
Payroll only
You have no local entity, so there's nothing to run payroll through.
SOW / managed pod
You need direct control of individual workers day to day.
Costs differ as much as capability. See employer burden by country before you lock a model.
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