Future-proof your talent strategy.
Upwork is how.
Upwork Enterprise makes it easy to grow distributed teams and manage complex remote work strategies through our on-demand remote talent platform.
A smarter way to scale,
from the leader in remote work
Upwork Customer Highlight: Flexera
Flexera uses Upwork to power a flexible talent program for their entire organization, and gains a competitive advantage with quick access to the right talent and skills across all functions.
PROVEN
Hard-to-find talent, found for you
Whether you’re filling a critical role, sourcing a niche skill, or assembling a multidisciplinary team, finding the right talent can be challenging. With Upwork Enterprise, you’ll have access to the top 1% of tech talent on Upwork, vetted and verified by domain experts. Our team can help you shortlist any project request for the best matches validated by client reviews, success scores, and work samples to help you hire with confidence.
6
x
higher customer loyalty than traditional staffing
85
%
fill rate for open roles
1 in 3
F500 companies currently use Upwork
98
%
enterprise customer satisfaction rating
Advanced matching technology quickly identifies top matches, or a talent manager can hand-select Expert-Vetted Talent for you
Thorough vetting process and rigorous testing help ensure talent are top performers
Talent Clouds allow you to quickly rehire professionals you trust
Expanded services streamline talent sourcing and address specialized needs
FLEXIBLE
Who, when, and how. All on your terms.
From short-term work to recurring projects, Upwork provides the flexibility to scale teams up or down as demand changes. Choose the level of service you want, the amount of resources you’ll need, and the level of expertise required—all through Upwork.
Individuals or agencies
Skills at scale to cover any need
IC’s, W2s & vendors
Choose from a range of engagement options
Expert guidance on navigating contracts, SOWs, and payroll equivalents
Hands-on assistance implementing flexible hiring models
COST-EFFECTIVE
Get more for what you pay for
Traditional staffing agencies mark up talent by 75% or more — and that’s on the low end. Why invest in redundancies when that budget would be better spent on more projects or specialized talent? Improve spend allocation and reinvest the savings into your organization.
Save 30% to 50%
over traditional staffing options
Centralized compliance, payments, and reporting save you time and energy, too
Direct-access to proven talent without unnecessary layers
COMPREHENSIVE
More than remote talent sourcing
With Upwork Enterprise, streamlined talent sourcing is only the beginning. As the pioneers of remote talent solutions for over two decades, our platform is designed to address the logistical and operational concerns that can come with building distributed teams, especially for companies who are new to the process, to ensure a seamless and customized experience every time.
Bring-your-own talent
Need a simpler way to integrate existing or new contracts? Tailor your workflow to fit your internal onboarding process and screening policy to bring everyone in one place.
A framework for flexibility
Distributed teams are complex to manage. We handle all the nuances of worker classification, so you can grow without additional misclassification risk.
Quality you can count on
With Work Protection, you can count on great work. If you aren’t satisfied, we’ll help make it right.
Payroll made painless
We’ll handle the administration of contract labor domestically and in over 180 countries.
BEST-IN-CLASS SUPPORT
Expertise at every touchpoint
Every enterprise offering claims to offer great support. But what does that really mean? With Upwork Enterprise, you have a team of experts dedicated to making each step of the process as smooth as it can be. Together, we’re here to help you build, design, and project manage a custom solution that makes flexible hiring and collaboration a scalable, efficient path to sustainable growth.
Account Manager
Leads the overall account plan and works with all the internal relevant stakeholders to maximize their Upwork investment
Program Success Manager
Onboards new users, provides platform training, keeps internal team informed on system updates and account reporting
Upwork Professional
Provides hands-on assistance through the entire hiring process — from writing job posts and screening talent to facilitating interviews and kicking off projects.
GLOBAL NETWORK
Choose from 8,000+ skills on demand
Quickly fill internal skill gaps, build distributed teams, or drive a new initiative. With direct access to the industry’s top independent professionals, contractors, consultants, and agencies, there’s never been a more flexible way to hire.
Business Operations
Sales & Marketing
IT & Engineering
Creative & Design
IT leader meets revolving market demands, protects security with remote talent
After months of searching in a tight local labor market with no success, Flexera's engineering team turned to Upwork to find a ReactJS Developer.
Within days of posting on Upwork, the team found an experienced developer who was able to start work immediately.
2x faster
50% saved
SERVICE PLANS
There’s a service plan for every team
From customization to worker classification, there’s a plan for companies and teams of every size and ambition.
Business
Ideal for businesses seeking a flexible way to find proven talent and scale teams.
Enterprise
Ideal for businesses seeking a flexible solution that covers compliance and work protections.
**10% service fee on all payments. Includes payment processing and administration fees.
Features & benefits
Verified work history and reviews
Unlimited users and proposals
Built-in collaboration and project tracking tools
Tailored search results featuring proven talent, including Top Rated and Top Rated Plus Talent
Dedicated account managers to help you find and hire quality talent fast
Consolidated billing and invoicing with net 30 terms
Expert-Vetted Talent hand-selected by talent managers
Detailed reporting with company insights and trends
Custom configurable contracting and onboarding process
Global worker classification compliance services
Project management support
Work protection
**10% service fee on all payments. Includes payment processing and administration fees.
RESOURCES
New to remote work models?
Check out our comprehensive guide for newcomers, a simple how-to for getting started, and more “proof-is-in-the-pudding” success stories from customers like you.