Company attributes growth to shift in how talent approaches remote work partnerships
21 August 2025 — Cloudstaff, a virtual staffing provider, announced that its talent network has surpassed one million professionals worldwide. The milestone reflects broader changes in how skilled workers are choosing virtual work opportunities and what they expect from virtual staffing partnerships.
Cloudstaff’s growth reflects the global permanence of hybrid and virtual work models.
A recent Gallup study found that 28% of U.S. workers are now fully remote, while 52% follow a hybrid schedule — a sharp increase from just 8% fully remote before 2020.
Additionally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 36.07 million U.S. employees — or 22.8% of the workforce — now work either fully virtually or in distributed offshore/nearshore environments.
Cloudstaff’s “active choice” recruitment model focuses on professionals who intentionally want to work in cross-cultural, global teams, aligning with Gallup’s findings that employees with flexible work arrangements show higher engagement than those fully on-site.
AI-Powered Matching Addresses Common Outsourcing Challenges
Cloudstaff uses AI-driven recruitment tools to match candidates not only by technical skills but also by working style compatibility, communication preferences, and cultural adaptability — factors that are often overlooked in traditional hiring.
“Technical skills are table stakes now,” said Miki Carbonell, Chief Recruitment Officer at Cloudstaff. “The real challenge is finding people who thrive in distributed teams, understand different business cultures, and can adapt their communication style to each project.”
The company’s AI system considers timezone flexibility, collaboration preferences, and career growth motivations, creating stronger matches that foster long-term retention and team stability.
Market Response: Quality Over Quantity
Industry analysts note that Cloudstaff’s milestone comes at a time when businesses are prioritizing retention and sustainable team structures over cost savings alone.
Beth Woods, VP of Marketing at Cloudstaff, explained: “We’re seeing a maturation in how companies approach virtual talent. The focus has shifted from ‘how cheaply can we fill this role?’ to ‘how do we build sustainable teams — whether offshore, nearshore, virtual, or hybrid — that deliver consistent results.’”
Organizations with flexible staffing policies have been shown to lower turnover rates by double-digit percentages, according to studies by Gallup and SHRM, although exact figures vary by industry and region.
Meanwhile, in the Market.us Global BPO Report, 2024, global business process outsourcing (BPO) market are said to continue to expand, and projected to grow from $315.2 billion in 2023 to $739.4 billion by 2033.
Global Talent Landscape Continues to Evolve
Remote work is especially popular among highly educated professionals. Gallup’s 2024 report shows that 32% of advanced degree holders now work fully remote, compared to 10% of those with only a high school diploma.
This trend highlights how virtual roles are increasingly seen as career pathways of choice for skilled talent, while businesses gain access to broader, more diverse talent pools with the potential for higher retention rates.
On the Horizon
As virtual work becomes a permanent fixture of the global economy, companies like Cloudstaff are positioned as critical infrastructure for distributed and hybrid teams.
The company plans to expand its AI matching capabilities and roll out new service areas in 2026, focusing on creating even more precise, people-centric matches that go beyond skill fit to encompass culture and long-term engagement.
“This milestone isn’t just about numbers,” added Ernst. “It’s about building the foundation for a future where businesses and talent collaborate seamlessly across borders.” .
About Cloudstaff
Cloudstaff is pioneering virtual staffing solutions that combine ethical outsourcing with enterprise-grade people tech. They connect businesses embarking on remarkable growth with the world’s top talent from their pool of over one million professionals. Brilliant careers for future teams are underpinned by unique investments in community and training, while client experiences are boosted with productivity apps, passionate support, and a vision for an AI-augmented future of work. With 21 delivery centers across the Philippines, India, Colombia, and Kenya, 79 work-from-home cities supported, and client operations in the US, Australia, and UK, they are helping businesses around the globe find staff for over 150 roles. Businesses looking for professional services staffing partners that are more than just an Employer of Record (EOR) or compliance service can discover why they choose Cloudstaff at www.cloudstaff.com.
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