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The pharmaceutical industry is recognizing its susceptibility to the same risks inherent to engaging independent contractors as any other sector. Baby boomers who have built their careers at pharmaceutical companies aren't leaving the workforce, but they are working differently -- as consultants. Keeping them on board is beneficial to both the pharmaceutical company and the consultant, but as Gene Zaino discusses, it's important to engage them safely. (Listen to the interview here.)
With the nation facing the toughest economic times since The Great Depression, enterprises are being forced to reevaluate their current labor needs and implement alternative workforce strategies to effectively drive performance without sacrificing time, cost, or quality. Download the latest research on contract labor, and in particular the risks and challenges for managing the growing sector of independent contractors.
According to a new study, over 90% of organizations surveyed use contract talent, and 34% said use has increased in the past three years. The composition of the contract workforce is changing; more than half are skilled consultants performing mission critical functions. The study indicates HR and procurement will need to collaborate to manage contract talent strategically.
Jointly produced by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and MBO Partners, this paper offers a groundbreaking overview of the legal ramifications and risks for federal contractors required to use E-Verify, with particular attention to how the new regulations -- which go into effect in May 2009 -- will apply to independent consultants, independent contractors, small vendors, and other sub-contractors.
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 Download White PaperE-Verify Requirements for ContractorsJointly produced by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and MBO Partners, this paper offers a groundbreaking overview of the legal ramifications and risks for federal contractors required to use E-Verify, with particular attention to how the new regulations apply to independent consultants, independent contractors, small vendors, and other sub-contractors. Get the paper here!
Upcoming EventsJune 25, 2009; 1:00-2:00pm ETWebcast: Building a Business Case for Contract Talent Management
This webcast will feature HR leaders who lead successful contract talent management programs. We will discuss the outcomes of HCI's research into the ROI in contract talent management and hear how they built contract talent management programs successfully. We will explore the use of Vendor Management Solutions technologies, Managed Service Providers and Independent Contractor Engagement Specialists designed to help organizations get the most out of the contract workforce. Register now > New ResearchContract Talent Management and HROver 90% of organizations surveyed use contract talent, and 34 percent said use has increased in the past three years. The composition of the contract workforce is also changing; more than half are skilled consultants performing mission critical functions. The study indicates human resources and procurement will need to collaborate to manage contract talent strategically.
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