Recognized for risk protection, global scale, and managing independent contractors and contingent workers through one provider
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — November 2, 2026 — People2.0, a global provider of workforce compliance and payroll services, has been named a Leader in Everest Group’s Contractor of Record (CoR) and Contingent Employer of Record (CEoR) Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026. Everest Group assessed 28 providers and positioned People2.0 among the eight Leaders, highlighting its strong indemnification support, robust worker classification, and ability to help clients manage independent contractors and contingent workers through one provider in 130+ countries.
Everest Group also places People2.0 among the providers holding more than 5% of the CoR and CEoR market, based on spend under management. The market grew more than 30% in 2025, and according to Everest Group, reducing risk is now the top priority for buyers. As companies rely more on independent contractors and contingent workers, they are looking closely at how much classification risk their provider will share.
In its assessment, Everest Group pointed to People2.0’s proprietary iConnect technology, which helps clients assess, document, and monitor contractor engagements, and to its indemnification support and insurance coverage, which give clients added protection if a classification is challenged. Everest Group also noted People2.0’s comprehensive reporting and its integrations with workforce platforms such as SimplifyVMS, NextCrew, JobDiva, and StaffingOS.
People2.0 has supported enterprises and talent suppliers for more than 25 years. Everest Group’s CEoR category covers what People2.0 calls employer of record (EOR), where People2.0 becomes the legal employer of contingent workers and handles their payroll, tax, and compliance. Its CoR category includes agent of record (AOR) services like People2.0’s, which help clients classify independent contractors correctly, then onboard and pay them in line with local rules.
“Our clients trust us with something important: employing and paying the people who keep their businesses running,” said Steve Schaus, CEO, People2.0. “That means getting classification and compliance right, paying workers accurately, and being there to guide clients through rules that change from country to country, state to state, and even city to city. Being named a Leader by Everest Group reflects the care our teams bring to that work every day. We believe this recognition validates the strength of our global infrastructure, the expertise of our people, and our commitment to setting the standard for contingent workforce solutions. We’re grateful to our clients and partners for the trust they place in us, and we’ll keep investing in the people, expertise, and technology that help them grow with confidence.”
“People2.0 has developed a comprehensive CoR and CEoR offering, with capabilities spanning worker classification, indemnification, payroll, and payments to support contingent workforce programs,” said Lokesh Goyal, Vice President, Everest Group. “Its proprietary technology and integration capabilities, complemented by robust reporting, further strengthen its offering, positioning People2.0 as a Leader on Everest Group’s Contractor of Record (CoR) and Contingent Employer of Record (CEoR) Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.”
To learn more about the contingent workforce market and how People2.0 was assessed, download The Focus on People2.0 in the Contractor of Record (CoR) and Contingent Employer of Record (CEoR) Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.
