Upwork

Upwork is a global work marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals for various projects. It functions as a platform, facilitating the creation and management of contracts between clients and freelancers. The platform offers tools for project management, communication, secure payments, and different contract types, including fixed-price and hourly arrangements.

Key Features

Upwork provides a robust environment for managing professional engagements through several key features:

• Comprehensive Contract System: The platform offers a structured system for establishing secure agreements, allowing users to define specific terms, set milestones, and manage payments efficiently. It also includes mechanisms for dispute resolution, ensuring clarity and protection for both parties involved in a contract.
• Direct Contracts for External Engagements: Freelancers can utilize the Direct Contracts feature to create and manage agreements with clients who may not have an existing Upwork account. This functionality extends the platform's secure payment protection via escrow and provides dispute assistance, facilitating a broader scope of contractual relationships.
• Diverse Talent Pool and Specializations: The marketplace connects businesses with a global network of independent professionals across over 125 categories. Key areas of focus include AI & Machine Learning, Software Development, Design & Creative, Marketing, and Administrative Support, catering to organizations seeking specialized expertise and flexible talent solutions.

Upwork ATS Integration

Manatal integrates with Upwork by leveraging its "My Own Contracts" feature, allowing users to seamlessly post job advertisements directly on Upwork. This integration enables Manatal users to utilize their existing job posting contracts with Upwork to broaden their reach to a vast pool of skilled talent worldwide for specific projects.

Use Cases

The integration between Manatal and Upwork offers several key use cases for businesses seeking flexible, project-based talent.

• Efficient Project-Based Talent Sourcing: Businesses can seamlessly post job advertisements for project-specific roles directly from Manatal to Upwork, tapping into a global network of independent professionals and agencies for immediate project needs.
• Streamlined Freelance Hiring Workflow: The integration simplifies the process of finding and engaging freelancers for diverse tasks such as web development or graphic design, extending Manatal's job posting capabilities to Upwork's specialized marketplace.
• Expanded Reach for Contractual Engagements: Manatal users can leverage their existing Upwork job posting contracts to broaden their reach and connect with skilled talent worldwide for specific, non-permanent projects, utilizing Upwork's extensive talent pool.