Connext Global Rides Remote Work Wave to 35% Growth

HONOLULU, HI – January 07, 2026 – As businesses worldwide continue to navigate the permanent shift towards distributed workforces, remote staffing firm Connext Global has announced a landmark year, reporting 35% year-over-year revenue growth and the addition of 581 new employees in 2025. The Honolulu-based company’s performance highlights a successful strategy that combines a multi-country delivery model with a deep-seated focus on workplace culture, positioning it as a significant player in the booming Employer of Record (EOR) market.

The figures, released in Connext’s 2025 Year in Review, underscore the intense demand for services that help companies scale their teams globally without the logistical and financial burdens of establishing foreign entities. The company's expansion, which brings its total global team to over 2,000 professionals, spans key talent hubs in the Philippines, Colombia, and India.

Tapping into the Global Talent Pool

Connext’s growth is occurring within a broader market transformation. The remote work trend, accelerated in recent years, has now solidified into a core business strategy for many organizations. Companies are increasingly looking beyond their local borders to access specialized skills and build resilient, cost-effective teams. This has fueled the rise of EOR providers, which handle the complexities of international payroll, benefits, and legal compliance, allowing businesses to hire talent anywhere.

Connext has carved out a distinct niche in this competitive landscape, which includes major players like Deel, Remote, and Velocity Global. The company focuses on a "co-managed" remote staffing model, primarily serving mid-market organizations looking to build teams of 5 to 50 members. This integrated approach, which combines staffing with EOR services, aims to simplify vendor management and reduce costs.

The firm's multi-country delivery network is a core component of its value proposition. It leverages the Philippines for its deep expertise in customer experience, healthcare support, and finance; India for high-demand roles in IT, engineering, and cybersecurity; and Colombia and Mexico for their bilingual (English-Spanish) talent pools. This strategic distribution allows clients to build diverse teams tailored to specific operational needs.

Culture as a Competitive Advantage

While financial growth and market expansion tell one part of the story, Connext’s 2025 success is equally defined by its achievements in employee experience. The company has accumulated a series of prestigious workplace culture awards, suggesting that its focus on its people is a key driver of its business success.

In 2025, Connext was named the #1 Great Place to Work in Colombia for organizations with up to 100 employees and ranked #13 among large companies on the Philippines' Best Workplaces list. According to Great Place to Work® Philippines, an impressive 94% of Connext employees there reported it as a great place to work. The company also secured the #32 spot on the inaugural Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in Southeast Asia list. These accolades are particularly noteworthy as they are largely based on direct, confidential feedback from employees regarding trust, pride, and camaraderie.

This emphasis on culture appears to be yielding tangible results. Connext reported a 98% employee retention rate in 2025, a figure that stands well above industry averages. In a competitive market for talent, high retention provides clients with stable, experienced, and high-performing teams, minimizing the disruption and costs associated with turnover.

“2025 reinforced what we are seeing across the market, with companies looking for partners who can grow quickly without sacrificing quality or culture,” said Tim Mobley, President of Connext Global, in the company's official announcement. “This year was about building momentum by deepening client partnerships, investing in our delivery capabilities and strengthening the employee experience that helps great people do their best work at Connext.”

Strategic Investments for Future Scaling

Connext’s 2025 performance was not merely a reaction to market trends but was underpinned by deliberate strategic investments aimed at long-term scalability. In late 2025, the company bolstered its leadership team with senior hires in operations and finance, including the appointment of David Lichtenstein as Vice President of Product. Lichtenstein, with a background in scaling technology platforms, is tasked with leading the company’s product strategy, with a focus on leveraging data, automation, and AI.

This move signals a clear intent to enhance its technological backbone, aiming to deliver more efficient and data-driven offshore solutions. By investing in its platform, Connext is preparing to handle more complex client needs and larger-scale operations.

Looking ahead to 2026, the company plans to build on its momentum by targeting larger organizations and supporting higher-volume hiring. This signals a strategic shift to move further upmarket while continuing to serve its core mid-market clientele. The firm has stated it will continue to accelerate its operational capabilities and expand career pathways for its global talent. These investments in both technology and people are designed to ensure that as Connext grows, its clients continue to receive the consistent, high-quality support that has become its hallmark.

The company's dual focus on operational excellence and a thriving employee culture appears to be its formula for navigating the complexities of global expansion, setting a foundation for sustained growth in the dynamic future of work.