Papaya Global, a pioneer in workforce payments, has launched Contingent OS, a dedicated enterprise-grade platform designed to help companies and managed service providers manage, pay, and scale their contingent workforce more efficiently. This new solution addresses a critical gap in managing freelancers, consultants, gig workers, and independent contractors, who are increasingly vital to today’s flexible business models.
The Rise of the Contingent Workforce and Emerging Challenges
1. Workforce Flexibility Meets Complexity
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Gartner reports that 32% of organizations are replacing full-time employees with contingent workers to boost flexibility and cut costs.
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However, a survey by Aberdeen Group shows 41% of companies face rising risks managing contingent labor, including compliance, financial, and operational challenges.
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Legacy payroll and procurement systems are often fragmented and inadequate for this dynamic workforce, leading to risks such as misclassification penalties and inefficiencies.
Contingent OS: An End-to-End Platform for External Workforce Management
2. Unifying the External Workforce Lifecycle
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Contingent OS integrates vendor management systems (VMS), payroll compliance, invoice verification, and instant global payments into a single seamless platform.
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Features include:
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AI-powered classification backed by in-country legal experts, reducing compliance risks.
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Streamlined onboarding that accelerates worker activation by up to 70%.
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Real-time, self-service payments with same-day delivery in over 130 currencies.
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Embedded fintech tools like pre-invoice funding, FX optimization, and digital wallets for enhanced spend and liquidity control.
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Easy integrations with VMS, Time & Attendance, and ERP systems.
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“Contingent work is no longer peripheral it’s foundational. We’re building the financial infrastructure for the new world of work.”
— Eynat Guez, CEO and Co-founder, Papaya Global
Early Adopter Success Stories
3. Driving Compliance, Speed, and Transparency
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Amdocs leveraged Contingent OS to onboard hundreds of contingent workers quickly and compliantly, improving project delivery without sacrificing compliance.
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KellyOCG benefits from real-time visibility, compliance assurance, and reliable payment accuracy, enhancing workforce satisfaction and operational standards.
“Papaya’s solution lifted a great burden for our team, giving us visibility, compliance, and ensuring timely payments.”
— Adelle Harrington, VP EMEA, KellyOCG
Why This Matters for Enterprises and MSPs
4. Replacing Friction with Flow
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Papaya’s platform reduces manual processes and compliance risks while increasing transparency across HR, procurement, and finance.
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The embedded financial technology stack helps enterprises maintain control over contingent workforce spending and working capital.
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As contingent workforces grow, such scalable, compliant, and efficient platforms become essential for competitive advantage.
“We’re replacing friction with flow — giving enterprises a smarter, faster way to manage and pay their external workforce.”
— Amit Levi, Chief Product Officer, Papaya Global
Papaya Global’s Contingent OS is a pioneering solution that addresses the complex realities of managing a modern, flexible workforce. By unifying compliance, payments, and vendor management into one platform powered by AI and fintech innovation, it empowers enterprises and MSPs to operate with agility, transparency, and control. This launch marks a major milestone in building the financial infrastructure for the future of work.
