Case Study: Kong Achieves Scalable Global Hiring with Papaya Global

World’s most popular API gateway, Kong, uses advanced forecasting to hire globally

Kong, the San Francisco-based API platform company, needed a way to hire remote talent globally as an Employer of Record while staying compliant, controlling costs, and planning for future entity setup in new markets. As its international hiring needs grew, Kong wanted a partner that could support rapid expansion without the complexity and expense of opening legal entities right away. Papaya Global was brought in to support these global hiring and payroll needs.

Papaya Global provided Kong with an EOR solution, in-country partners, and BI analytics to manage compliant hiring, payroll, and workforce cost forecasting across regions. The platform also supported entity establishment, immigration, equity, and benefits needs, giving Kong more flexibility and support as it scaled. As a result, Kong gained access to top talent in multiple markets, better visibility into current and future employment costs, dedicated customer support, and stronger peace of mind through Papaya Global’s security and compliance standards.

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Janet Phillips

Vice President, People