CHICAGO, 6 OCTOBER 2025 — Atlas HXM, the pioneer of direct Employer of Record (EOR) services, today announced that it has been named a Leader in NelsonHall's 2025 NEAT (NelsonHall Evaluation and Assessment Tool) vendor evaluation for Global Employer of Record (EOR) Services.
This marks the continuation of Atlas HXM's leadership position in NelsonHall's annual assessment, underscoring the company's ability to deliver immediate client value while maintaining a strong roadmap to meet future workforce and compliance needs.
NelsonHall's NEAT evaluation identifies leaders as vendors with a high capability to deliver both immediate benefits to clients and to meet future requirements across geographies, industries, and workforce models.
Atlas HXM’s Strengths Highlighted by NelsonHall
The report recognizes several key strengths of Atlas HXM's global EOR offering, including:
Direct EOR model: Atlas HXM’s 100% direct ownership of entities in 160+ countries, eliminating third-party intermediaries and enhancing compliance and service quality.
Technology innovation: Continuous reinvestment in the Atlas HXM platform, with revenues allocated to R&D, supporting payroll, onboarding, compliance, data-driven workforce insights, and planned HRIS integrations in the coming months.
Global scale and expertise: Support for clients and active workers across ~90 languages, with deep compliance and legal expertise in every market of operation.
Comprehensive services: Beyond EOR, Atlas HXM provides global visa & mobility support, immigration, M&A employment administration, benefits management, and learning resources to drive holistic workforce growth.
Strong roadmap: Upcoming enhancements include AI-enabled expense management, automated compliance risk calculators, advanced country reports, and deeper analytics integrations.
According to NelsonHall, Atlas HXM sets itself apart in a rapidly maturing market through its direct model, global reach, localized expertise, and employee-first experience. Unlike indirect, hybrid, or partner-reliant competitors, Atlas HXM's model delivers consistent compliance and transparency, backed by its proprietary Atlas HXM platform.
“Being recognized as a Leader in the EOR industry by NelsonHall once again reinforces the trust that our clients place in us to support their global workforce strategies. At Atlas HXM, compliance, innovation, and a deep commitment to employee care have always been core to how we operate. Our people-first approach, combined with our direct EOR model, means that we’re not just helping companies grow — we’re helping people to thrive around the world. The needs of our clients will continue to evolve, but our focus stays the same: delivering an exceptional experience for both employers and employees through ongoing investment in our platform and, most importantly, our people."
— Jim McCoy, CEO of Atlas HXM
“Atlas HXM’s position as a Leader in the 2025 Global EOR NEAT reflects the company’s commitment to aligning its products and services with client needs and market trends. The company distinguishes itself through its direct EOR model and people-first approach, ensuring a consistent, high-quality employee experience that supports broader organizational goals.”
— Jeanine Crane-Thompson, Principal HR Analyst, NelsonHall
About Atlas HXM
Atlas HXM is the pioneer of the direct EOR model, empowering organizations to expand globally and manage distributed workforces with compliance and confidence. Through its proprietary HCM platform, Atlas HXM provides seamless onboarding, payroll, compliance, and workforce management in 160+ countries. With a focus on innovation, transparency, and employee experience, Atlas HXM enables companies to scale internationally without unnecessary complexity.
About NelsonHall
NelsonHall is the leading global analyst firm dedicated to helping organizations understand the ‘art of the possible' in digital operations transformation. With analysts in the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific, NelsonHall provides buy-side organizations with detailed, critical information on markets and vendors that helps them make fast and highly informed sourcing decisions. And for vendors, NelsonHall provides deep knowledge of market dynamics and user requirements to help them hone their go-to-market strategies. NelsonHall's analysis is based on rigorous, primary research, and is widely respected for the quality and depth of its insight.