Second Talent has expanded its Employer of Record (EOR) services to help companies rapidly and compliantly hire international tech talent amid 2025’s wave of over 100,000 global tech layoffs impacting giants like Intel, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon. Factors such as economic slowdown, pandemic over-hiring, and shifts toward AI and automation have driven widespread restructuring, creating demand for flexible hiring solutions. “As the tech industry recalibrates following massive layoffs, businesses need flexible and compliant hiring solutions to remain competitive,” said Elton Chan, co-founder of Second Talent.
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The company’s EOR model manages payroll, tax compliance, benefits, and local labor law adherence, allowing businesses to scale quickly without setting up local entities. This approach has enabled clients, such as a U.S. fintech startup, to cut onboarding timelines by 75% and payroll administration costs by 40% when building cross-border teams in Vietnam and the Philippines. Covering key Southeast Asian markets, Second Talent’s expanded services aim to mitigate international hiring risks, accelerate market entry, and optimize workforce strategies for tech companies navigating post-layoff market challenges.
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