How Companies Deploy 3+ Marketplaces in Under a Day
Companies average less than a day to deploy the exact right talent solutions into their cloud. Here's how.
The Process
Convert Pain Into Possibilities
Input your requirements — or if you have an account, we tell you what you need
~1 min
Receive Recommendations
Ranked solutions, shortlisting, vetting
~6 min
Get Started
Pre-loaded MSAs, risk protection, peer validation
~3 min
Scale Through Impact,
NOT Headcount
Performance data, approvals, institutional knowledge
Convert Pain Into Possibilities ~1 min
Input your requirements — or if you have an account, we tell you what you need
Receive Recommendations ~6 min
Ranked solutions, shortlisting, vetting
Get Started ~3 min
Pre-loaded MSAs, risk protection, peer validation
Scale Through Impact, NOT Headcount
Performance data, approvals, institutional knowledge
The Science Behind Each Step
This is a flywheel, not a funnel. Usage creates intelligence, intelligence improves predictions, and every engagement makes the next one faster. What follows is a detailed breakdown of each stage.
Step 1: Convert Pain Into Possibilities
All three entry points solve the same problem: determining what you should be sourcing. They differ in who drives the process and how much context is available upfront.
| Entry Point | Who | What Happens | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predictive Analytics | Returning users with account history | HC tells you what you should be sourcing based on your patterns | Instant |
| Input Requirements | New users | You tell HC what you need — skills, outcomes, org chart | ~1 min |
| Go Shopping | Users who don't know what's possible | Browse marketplace, business cases, and real outcomes from similar companies | Self-guided |
Why Three Entry Points Matter
Most platforms assume you know what you need. That's a false premise. Some buyers have detailed requirements, some have a vague sense of a problem, and some don't know what's available. The three entry points ensure no buyer is left behind — and as Predictive Analytics matures, the platform increasingly meets you where you are.
Step 2: Receive Recommendations
Regardless of entry point, Step 2 delivers ranked solutions. The ranking is powered by HC Score — our merit-based algorithm trained on 1M+ workforce inputs.
| Activity | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Review ranked solutions | Solutions ranked by HC Score, filtered to your context | ~2 min |
| Create shortlist | Save top candidates to your workspace for comparison | ~2 min |
| Vet providers | Review verified business cases, reviews, and customer endorsements | ~2 min |
| Send RFI (Optional) | Request deeper intel from providers — unlocks provider-specific insights not available on profiles | ~2 days |
Total time for Step 2: ~6 minutes. The optional RFI adds ~2 days but produces enhanced recommendations for complex engagements.
Step 3: Get Started
This step is where Human Cloud diverges from every other platform. Three structural advantages make engagement faster, safer, and easier to approve internally.
| Advantage | What It Means | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Faster | MSAs, compliance rules, and restrictions are pre-loaded | Enterprises don't start from scratch — their existing configurations carry forward |
| Safer | Built-in risk mitigation: Escrow & MSA, IC Verification, EOR/AOR, Partner Ecosystem | Compliance and protection are structural, not optional add-ons |
| Easier Approval | Peer validation: “Companies like yours already approved this” | De-risks the internal decision — your boss doesn't need to be a hero |
Risk Mitigation Tools
Escrow & MSA
Payment protection and pre-negotiated master service agreements
IC Verification
Independent contractor classification verification to prevent misclassification risk
EOR / AOR
Employer-of-record and agent-of-record arrangements for compliant global engagement
Partner Ecosystem
Vetted network of compliance, insurance, and legal partners integrated into the workflow
Alternative: Engage Directly. Buyers can skip HC's protections and connect with solutions independently. In this case, the buyer assumes all compliance and engagement risk.
Step 4: Scale Through Impact, NOT Headcount
This is where the flywheel begins to turn. Creating a company account unlocks organizational intelligence that compounds with every engagement.
| Intelligence Layer | What It Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Collective Performance Data | Aggregated outcomes across every engagement your organization has run through the platform |
| Solution Approvals & Ratings | Internal ratings and approval history from your team — know what your colleagues already vetted |
| Institutional Knowledge | Organizational memory that persists across team changes and turnover |
This data feeds directly back into Predictive Analytics (Step 1). The more a company uses the platform, the better the platform predicts what they need next. The loop closes here.
The Flywheel
Unlike linear procurement processes, this system is self-reinforcing. Each cycle through the process produces data that improves the next cycle.
| Cycle | What Improves | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| 1st engagement | Baseline established | Requirements, preferences, and compliance rules are captured |
| 2nd–5th | Recommendations sharpen | Pattern recognition from engagement outcomes refines suggestions |
| 5th+ | Predictive Analytics activates | System proactively surfaces what you should be sourcing before you ask |
Time Summary
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Input Requirements | ~1 min |
| Recommendations | ~6 min |
| Protected Engagement | ~3 min |
| Total | ~10 min |
Optional RFI adds ~2 days for enhanced recommendations.
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