YunoJuno Named Leader by Everest Group: Setting the Benchmark in Freelance Workforce Management
We’re proud to announce that YunoJuno has been recognised as a Leader in Everest Group’s 2025 PEAK Matrix® Assessment for Freelancer Engagement and Management Systems (FEMS), a major endorsement of our technology, vision, and ability to deliver results for modern businesses managing flexible talent.
This recognition reflects more than just platform strength, it speaks to our commitment to making freelance management seamless, compliant, and truly global.
Why this matters: What the PEAK Matrix® recognises
The Everest Group PEAK Matrix® evaluates providers based on two key pillars: market impact and vision and capability. YunoJuno stood out for our strong compliance workflows, end-to-end marketplace, and clear focus on AI-powered innovation.
As Lokesh Goyal, Practice Director at Everest Group, explains:
"YunoJuno has demonstrated robust capabilities in the freelancer/IC space, driven by its strong compliance workflows, marketplace capabilities, transparent freelancer/IC engagement processes, and clear vision for AI-led innovation. It has been able to garner significant market impact in UK and Europe, and is also rapidly expanding its geographic footprint. Its proprietary classification engine with AOR support, combined with robust marketplace capabilities, makes it a compelling choice for enterprises seeking a holistic freelancer/IC engagement and management solution. This has helped YunoJuno in securing its position as a Leader on Everest Group’s Freelancer Engagement and Management System (FEMS) PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025"
| Aspect | Employee | Independent Contractor |
|---|---|---|
| Control and supervision | Direct control over how, when, and where to work | Freedom to set their own schedules and methods |
| Payment | Regular wages; taxes withheld by employer | Paid per project; responsible for their own taxes |
| Benefits | Health insurance, retirment plans, paid leave | Must arrange their own benefits |
| Termination | Often requires notice and may include severance | Can usually be terminated at any time without benefits |
| Tools and equipment | Provided by the employer | Typically use their own tools |
What set YunoJuno apart in the assessment
The report highlights several unique strengths that helped us earn this top-tier status, including:
AI-led innovation
- AI-powered candidate search to match clients with vetted freelancers quickly, often within 24 hours.
- AI-enabled job post creation to streamline briefs and improve hiring accuracy.
- Real-time workforce insights covering day rates, availability, market benchmarks, and trends.
Marketplace depth & talent intelligence
- An integrated open marketplace of over 100,000 pre-vetted freelancers and independent contractors (ICs).
- Customised talent discovery with visibility into rates, availability, and skill sets.
- Rich freelancer profiles including work history, CVs, references, ratings, and reviews.
Compliance & classification leadership
- A proprietary classification engine to assess contractor eligibility, with indemnification via our AOR and EOR services.
- Customisable classification templates based on job role and local jurisdictions.
- Built-in contract management, background screening, and ID verification.
Financial flexibility & transparency
- Global payments across 165+ countries and multiple currencies.
- Clear payment breakdowns shown to freelancers and recruiters, building trust and transparency.
- Fourteen-day freelancer payment policy and single-invoice management for clients.
- Support for multiple currencies and payment terms, plus working capital solutions.
Enterprise functionality & client services
- Project-based timesheets for managing multiple SoWs under one contract.
- In-platform automation for approvals, tasks, and workflows.
- Support for SSO and open API integrations (including sandbox environments).
- Access to dedicated account and delivery managers for white-glove service.
- Live chat support for real-time resolution.
Our ongoing mission
Whether you're sourcing creatives, developers, marketers, or strategists, managing contractors can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be.
YunoJuno empowers companies to scale flexible talent confidently with tools that remove administrative burden, ensure compliance, and unlock visibility across the entire freelancer lifecycle.
As our CEO, Runar Reistrup, notes:
“This recognition is a testament to our mission of simplifying freelance workforce management. We’re committed to helping companies seamlessly engage world-class talent while maintaining compliance and efficiency at scale.”
What’s next?
With a strong presence in the UK and Europe, and an expanding footprint in North America, we’re continuing to invest in platform capabilities, global reach, and the intelligence businesses need to stay ahead in a flexible workforce world.
Explore the YunoJuno platform or book a demo to see how we can help you simplify and scale your freelancer operations.
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