Rivermate

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Business Development Manager of an advertising & marketing company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Marketing & Advertising

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Rivermate to accomplish?

• Hiring Internationally

SOLUTION

How did you find Rivermate?

Online Search

Why did you select Rivermate over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Rivermate were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Global Onboarding & Employment Setup: Managing compliant employment contracts tailored to local regulations and overseeing the onboarding process for new hires in multiple countries.
Benefits Administration: Coordinating mandatory and supplementary employee benefits in line with country-specific standards.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We successfully onboarded employees in multiple countries within weeks instead of months, significantly accelerating our market entry timeline. All employees were paid accurately and on schedule, with no payroll discrepancies reported. We avoided the substantial costs and time associated with setting up local legal entities in each country.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

What stood out was their responsiveness. Whenever we had questions or encountered unique situations in different countries, their team responded quickly with clear guidance and practical solutions. They were proactive in anticipating potential challenges and kept us informed every step of the way, which made the entire process smooth and predictable.

What was your primary form of communication with Rivermate?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their ability to navigate international employment laws while keeping the process simple and transparent stood out. I also appreciated how proactive they are in identifying potential challenges before they become issues and providing clear, actionable guidance.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Rivermate could have done differently?

While our experience with Rivermate has been very positive, one area for potential improvement is streamlining communication for highly complex or multi-country setups. Occasionally, responses could take a bit longer when coordinating across multiple jurisdictions, though the team was always thorough and helpful once they responded.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a link builder at Batlinks Media, an ROI-focused SEO agency. We help businesses generate predictable revenue from Google search by implementing profit-driven strategies, competitor analysis, and transparent reporting to deliver fast wins and long-term growth.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Rivermate?

We needed help hiring freelancers globally and paying them easily in multiple currencies.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Rivermate has helped us hire potential candidates, including link builders, managers, and writers. The team has also helped with recruitment and payroll in some cases.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from Rivermate.

How did you come to work with Rivermate?

Someone referred Rivermate to us. We chose them over other options because their pricing fit our budget and offered good value for the cost.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent less than $10,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2026, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Rivermate has helped us achieve high goals for 2–3 clients in terms of project completion and client satisfaction.

How did Rivermate perform from a project management standpoint?

Rivermate has delivered on time. We communicate via virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Rivermate has an amazing team across the world.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything for Rivermate to improve. The overall experience has been good for us.