Deel's "2025 Global Hiring Trends Report" analyzes data from over 1 million employees, revealing that startups with top-tier funding primarily recruit skilled professionals from high-income countries overseas, rather than for cost-saving reasons. The report highlights key trends including the rapid rise of artificial intelligence training as a global profession, the return of remote workers to urban areas, and an increasing number of contractors in economically turbulent regions opting for payments in USD or stablecoins to secure their income. Data shows that the driving force behind international hiring is fierce competition for top talent, which remains concentrated near major city centers.