CASE STUDY · POLARIS
How an impact-focused consultancy taps into a vetted global talent pool to deliver expert work on every project
18+
People hired
12+
Roles filled
8+
Countries hired in
"Every relationship with Work for Impact talent has run smoothly, there’s no need for micromanagement. I can delegate effectively and focus on growth."
Marco Bombardi
Founder, Polaris Digital
ABOUT POLARIS
Polaris Digital is a strategic business partner to entrepreneurs leading positive impact worldwide. Through long-term collaborations, Polaris Digital supports entrepreneurs with business consulting, marketing services, and digital product development.
With a need to work with subject matter experts on demand, Polaris Digital had previously relied on other talent platforms which were “highly competitive and overwhelming.” Sifting through an endless list of candidates for every job post, the startup found it difficult to find skilled, committed, and value-aligned talent.
Having found the lack of transparency on talent platforms troubling, the company also looked to local talent. However, this relied too heavily on referrals, and handling contracts and payments introduced time-consuming complexities.
Inefficiency of open platforms
Pay fair wages transparently
Scaling hurdles with local hiring
"Polaris Digital had previously relied on other talent platforms which were 'highly competitive and overwhelming.' Having found the lack of transparency on talent platforms troubling, the company also looked to local talent. However, this relied too heavily on referrals, and handling contracts and payments introduced time-consuming complexities."
Marco Bombardi
Founder
Polaris Digital needed the trust and engagement of local, recommended talent, but the ease and simplicity of a digital solution. With our exceptional talent pool, the team wasn’t overwhelmed by low-quality job applications and could easily find experienced, dedicated professionals with the right skills for every project.
Polaris Digital bypassed the "noise" of traditional job boards. By tapping into a pre-vetted, exceptional talent pool, the team avoided being overwhelmed by low-quality applications and focused only on high-caliber candidates who truly fit the brief.
Polaris Digital combined the reliability of vetted local talent with the speed of an online platform. This hybrid approach allowed them to skip administrative bottlenecks, manage compliance seamlessly, and build a dependable on-demand team without the traditional hiring friction.
Polaris was able to find "experienced, dedicated professionals" with the exact technical skills required for every unique project. This precision ensured that no matter the project’s complexity, the right expert was always available.
The ease of the digital solution allowed Polaris to find talent quickly and easily, removing the administrative friction often found in recruitment. This allowed the core team to stay focused on project delivery rather than searching for help.
From the first hire, Polaris Digital experienced the impact of working with professionals who cared about delivering value and prioritized building long-term relationships over transactional projects.
On other talent platforms, Polaris Digital found it hard to identify the right candidate. Thanks to our stringent vetting process and recruitment support, Polaris Digital can now find and hire the best candidate in days.
Polaris Digital has found working with global talent is surprisingly simple. With our all-in-one global talent platform, the company can handle all its communication, contracts, work logs, and global payroll in one place.
