In our hyper-connected world, geographical boundaries no longer constrain hiring practices. Technological advances have expanded the talent pool, enabling companies to find and hire talented workers from around the globe through online work platforms. And as new staffing models such as online work, crowdsourcing, and distributed teams emerge, it is becoming increasingly clear that—in the words of Benchmark Capital General Partner Kevin Harvey—“if you have only local talent, you’re hamstrung.” This session will provide essential information for forward-thinking HR executives on how best to leverage these rapidly growing work models, along with context on the industry and its major players as well as key compliance and regulatory considerations.