Why I started Employ Borderless

I spent weeks researching EORs and found nothing but sales pitches. So I built something else.

Every time I needed to hire someone abroad, I’d spend weeks researching.

Which EOR should I use? Is Deel worth $599/month? What about Remote? Oyster? There are dozens of these companies now. And every website I found was either outdated, a sales pitch, or both.

I’d Google (yes back then we still used Google instead of ChatGPT) “best EOR” and get listicles that were clearly paid placements. I’d ask in founder communities and get ten different answers. I’d talk to sales reps who obviously just wanted to close me.

It was exhausting.

I’ve been in international hiring for over a decade. I started Internship Abroad years ago, helping people find placements overseas. I’ve worked as a freelancer across borders. I’ve dealt with the compliance headaches, the payroll confusion, the “we don’t support that country” emails.

I know this space. And I still couldn’t find straight answers.

So in 2024, my co-founder Paul and I started Employ Borderless.

The idea was simple: build what we wished existed. An independent advisory platform that actually helps companies find the right EOR, PEO, or payroll provider. No paid rankings. No sponsored “top 10” lists. Just honest recommendations based on what the company actually needs.

We also run EOR Overview, where we publish reviews, comparisons, and guides. Same principle: useful information without the sales pitch.

We’re based in Singapore. Small team. No outside funding. Just building something we think should exist.

If you’re trying to figure out how to hire internationally, I’ll be writing about what I’ve learned. The stuff that actually matters, not the marketing fluff.

Thanks for reading.

Robbin