Contractors Power Your Projects.
Who’s Powering Their Compliance?
With legislation evolving across energy markets, unseen compliance gaps can quickly escalate into fines, audits, or project delays. CXC brings clarity and control – fast, compliant, and built for the pace of global energy and renewables delivery.
Don’t wait for an audit – book your free Compliance Workshop tailored to energy and renewables teams.
Regulatory Landmines Are Everywhere. Are You Stepping on One?
One misclassified contractor can cost you €150,000+.* Are you sure you’re covered? In the race to decarbonise, workforce compliance often lags behind project delivery. Here’s what you’re up against:
Complex local labour, tax, and environmental laws across jurisdictions
Risk of contractor misclassification - leading to fines, audits, or project shutdowns
Delays from onboarding inefficiencies in remote or emerging markets
Lack of visibility into workforce spend and supplier performance
Sustainability reporting pressures - with non-compliance costing more than money
Constant regulatory shifts and compliance gaps no one has flagged yet until it’s too late
What you don’t know WILL hurt you.
Global Workforce Compliance, Handled.
CXC gives you a simple, compliant way to engage external talent in 100+ countries – without setting up legal entities.
De-Risk Your Contingent Workforce with CXC's Proven Compliance Solutions
Three ways we help you stay compliant, scale fast, and stay audit-ready.
CXC Comply
Your compliance nerve centre – critical for firms managing multi-country teams.
A digital platform to audit, assess and manage worker compliance, developed through our diagnostic process, managed by experts.
Worker classification ✔️
Risk exposure insights ✔️
Country-by-country rules ✔️
Audit defence files built-in ✔️
Employer of Record (EoR) / Agent of Record (AoR)
Engage contractors anywhere – without setting up legal entities.
We take on full responsibility for worker compliance, onboarding, payroll, and tax so your teams can deliver across borders without the legal complexity.
Vendor-Neutral Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Total visibility. Total control. Zero supplier bias.
We centralise your contingent workforce, clean up supplier chaos, and give you the governance and cost control your Procurement and Compliance teams are desperate for.
Project Directors & Site Leads: Specialist contractors are onsite and offshore – on time, fully compliant, and ready to work.
Legal & Compliance Leaders: You stay ahead of shifting regulations, with every contractor vetted and audit-ready – no surprises.
Finance Leaders: You get cost certainty, consolidated invoicing across jurisdictions, and zero unexpected penalties.
Procurement & Operations: Gain full visibility and control – one partner, clean contracts, no vendor chaos.
HR & Talent Acquisition: Secure critical skills at speed – without entity setup delays or onboarding bottlenecks.
HSE & Risk Teams: Ensure every contractor meets safety and certification standards – reducing operational risk and liability.
Programme & Operations Managers: Your rigs, refineries, and projects stay on schedule – no shutdowns, no compliance-triggered delays.
Employer Brand & Contractor Relations: Contractors prefer your projects – seamless onboarding, reliable pay, and a reputation for doing things right.
This is what we deliver. Every time.
Book Your Free Compliance Workshop for Energy Leaders
We’re offering a free 30-minute strategy session, tailored to your operations, to help you get ahead of shifting legislation by walking through the specific risks and regulations impacting your regions.
We’ll distil the key insights from your call into a concise takeaway you can share internally – risks, opportunities, and suggested next steps, tailored to your operations.
What You Get With CXC - And What You Don’t Elsewhere
FEATURE
CXC
TYPICAL SELF-SERVE EOR PLATFORM
Local Compliance Expertise
Deep expertise in local laws
Limited local expertise
Dedicated Account Manager
Yes, dedicated contact per client
No dedicated manager – use ticket systems
Built-In Legal & Tax Compliance
Compliance is built-in, not optional
⚠️ Varies by country – not always guaranteed
Custom Workforce Solutions
Tailored to your needs
Standardised packages
Real-Time Human Support
Humans, not bots
Mostly chatbots or slow email support
One-Size-Fits-All Platform
Solutions are tailored, not templated
✔️ Yes, but not adaptable
Focus on Risk Mitigation
Risk-first approach
Often prioritises cost over risk
Reactive vs Proactive Support
Proactive and preventative
Often reactive after issues arise
Country Coverage
Extensive in-region footprint
⚠️ Limited or outsourced presence
Global Risk Infrastructure
Embedded frameworks for employment, tax & immigration risk
⚠️ Risk managed reactively or outsourced
Strategic Advisory Capability
Consultative, long-term workforce planning
Transactional focus – limited to onboarding & payroll
Change Management Support
Support through transitions, expansions & restructures
DIY – no structured change planning support
Talent Experience Ownership
Cohesive onboarding, support & compliance aligned to employee
experience
Fragmented – compliance-first, not talent-first
Enterprise-Grade Scalability
Proven model with multinationals across regions
⚠️ May break down at scale – not built for complexity
Customised Reporting & Insights
Real-time insights aligned to client metrics
Basic dashboards, often irrelevant or generic
Onshore vs Offshore Operations
Local entities and people on the ground
Heavy reliance on offshore, third-party partners
Governance & Audit Readiness
Always audit-ready, with full documentation trail
⚠️ May not meet enterprise-level audit standards
Why Enterprises Switch to CXC
CXC has been simplifying the world of work since 1992. We manage thousands of contractors for global leaders.
Driving efficiency, supplier management, and significant cost reductions for a leading global renewable energy company
CXC’s MSP centralised recruitment, streamlined supplier management, and standardised recruitment margins, providing a single point of contact and access to a pre-established supplier panel, minimising the client’s procurement dependency.
Visibility, compliance and direct sourcing
for Boeing through a global MSP
Challenge: Across Europe, Boeing and its subsidiaries faced increased contingent worker costs with inflated margins, non-compliant practices and process inefficiencies. They needed a central supply chain management programme with a streamlined recruitment process.
Engaging global talent compliantly for a
large professional services firm
CXC’s extensive experience in global workforce management and robust technology platform provided the client with the necessary tools and expertise to streamline operations, navigate complex compliance requirements, and ensure the seamless integration of their workforce into the newly formed entity.
With 50+ legal entities and the capability to serve over 100 countries, CXC delivers compliant payroll solutions – even in the most complex and challenging markets.
Compliance That Goes Beyond the Checkbox
We don’t just promise compliance – we take full ownership of it. With in-house legal experts and partnerships with top-tier local law firms, we ensure you’re protected across every jurisdiction. From labor laws to tax risks, we’ve got your back – wherever you operate.
Transparent pricing
No surprises. Just predictable, enterprise-grade pricing models that you can count on.
Dedicated Teams and Governance
We align with your program’s governance structures to deliver the service you expect, every time.
Neutral and Trusted Partner
Unlike some providers, we’re not tied to staffing or HR capital firms, ensuring unbiased, world-class service.
Built for Scale - Not Shortcuts
We grow with you. Whether you’re entering new markets or managing complex workforce challenges, we provide stability with agility.
A Culture of Client Success
We’re not chasing quick wins. We’re invested in long-term partnerships built on integrity, clarity, and outcomes that last.
The Global Compliance Partner Behind Energy Project Success
We’re the trusted force behind the scenes – making complex contractor delivery simple, compliant, and ready to scale across offshore and onshore operations.
30+ years managing global contractor programs in high-risk, high-compliance sectors
Powering workforce delivery for leading oil & gas operators
Operating in 100+ countries with deep, in-region compliance expertise
Vendor-neutral, conflict-free, and purpose-built for global energy scale
Decades of Trust, Proven Results, Worldwide Success
Reliable solutions backed by 30+ years of expertise. From global reach to local insight, we deliver flexible, compliant payroll with transparent pricing, dedicated teams, and a partnership you can count on.
*Estimated costs associated with contractor misclassification are based on typical liabilities observed in high-compliance jurisdictions, including retroactive social security contributions, back taxes, employee benefits, penalties, and legal fees. The €150,000+ figure is often used as a conservative average for a mid-to-senior level contractor in high-compliance regions like UK, Germany, France, or Spain, especially in industries where rates and contributions are higher.
For example, in countries like Germany, employers may be liable for up to 4 years of back payments — or up to 30 years in cases of intentional misclassification (Source: CXC Global Hiring Guide). Actual financial exposure can vary significantly depending on jurisdiction, contractor terms, duration of engagement, and local regulations. Always seek professional advice for specific compliance assessments.
**Timelines may vary depending on solution scope, regional requirements, and implementation complexity.