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Global Employment Intelligence

Find where in the world
to hire your next team.

The GEMM Framework maps 16 hiring configurations across 7 countries — with PE risk analysis, cost modeling, and EOR comparison built in.

16GEMM modes mapped
7Countries scored
68%Avg cost reduction (US→CO)

Framework

The GEMM Framework: 16 Employment Modes, Scored

Every country recommendation is generated by a deterministic algorithm — not editorial judgment.

Core · Strategic · Full team membershipLight · Deliverable-based · Minimal oversight
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GEMMWORK GLOBAL INDEX · APR 14, 2026
GEMM Modes Mapped
16
across 4 engagement types
Countries Scored
7
updated April 2026
Avg Cost Reduction
68%
+3pp YoY
US → Colombia, senior SWE
PE Risk: Low Markets
4 / 7
Colombia, Poland, Philippines, Romania