Lifted, a subsidiary of Upwork Inc., is a comprehensive platform designed to assist enterprises in sourcing, contracting, managing, and paying global contingent talent efficiently and compliantly. Launched in August 2025, Lifted addresses the complexities of modern workforce management by offering a unified solution that integrates seamlessly into existing enterprise ecosystems.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Unified Talent Management: Lifted provides a contract- and country-agnostic platform that consolidates the management of various contingent workforce models, including independent contractors, agent of record (AOR), employer of record (EOR), staff augmentation, and statement of work (SOW) engagements.
- Seamless Integration: The platform integrates effortlessly with existing contingent workforce programs by partnering with managed service providers (MSPs) and vendor management systems (VMS), ensuring a smooth transition and operation within current infrastructures.
- Global Compliance and Payment Infrastructure: Lifted offers automated classification backed by experts and a robust payment system that supports every contingent workforce model, ensuring compliance across different jurisdictions and contract types.
- Access to Extensive Talent Pool: Leveraging Upwork's marketplace, Lifted provides enterprises access to a vast pool of over 250,000 AI experts globally, enabling companies to find and engage top-tier talent across more than 10,000 skill areas.
Primary Value and Solutions Provided:
Lifted empowers enterprises to scale their contingent workforce efficiently without compromising on quality or compliance. By offering a comprehensive, tech-enabled platform, Lifted addresses the challenges of managing complex, compliance-driven workforce models. It eliminates the traditional trade-offs between flexibility and compliance, speed and scale, or digital ease and enterprise rigor. With Lifted, companies can navigate the complexities of modern workforce management, ensuring visibility, control, and compliance across borders, classifications, and procurement models.
