Online staffing platforms come in many forms but the model is simple: help companies find needed talent in their niche using technology. Some platforms focus on IT talent, like software engineers, others focus on areas like nursing.

Many online platforms would like to scale their W-2 contractor side of their business, but find it challenging with changing regulatory landscapes. If transitioning from a 1099/Independent Contractor model to W-2/Employee Model, the challenge is sometimes insurmountable.

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That's where Ascen steps in. Ascen allows online platforms to offer contract placements by acting as the employer of record ("EOR") of W-2 contractors, handling everything from onboarding, timesheets, payroll, regulatory compliance, with optional embedded financing.

While many EORs exist, few are designed to be API-first and built specifically for the staffing industry. Ascen is fundamentally a software company and stands out from EORs built to service end clients directly or that rely on manual processes. Platforms can integrate via our REST API with full API coverage (assignments, timesheets, expenses, payroll, invoices, and more) and embeddable UI components so you can continue to operate at scale with minimal integration effort.