Direct Sourcing
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Direct sourcing is a strategy enterprises use to internally source independent talent rather than relying on a third party to find talent on their behalf. Many companies today are building programs around direct sourcing to compliantly find, engage, and manage independent talent. The more smoothly and fully your direct sourcing program is embedded in the…
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Like the employee portion of the workforce, your independent talent network is not a homogeneous group. The communication strategies for your direct sourcing program must be crafted to resonate with the right audiences, whether directed internally or externally. Insight into the communication preferences and messaging styles of the different components of your talent network can…
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Many companies today are turning to direct sourcing as a strategy for independent talent acquisition. Direct sourcing helps managers find and compliantly engage talent. Organizations are increasingly relying on the growing pool of people working as independent contractors, freelancers, and self-employed professionals. Independent talent provide access to specialized skills managers struggle to find. Furthermore, businesses…
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Direct sourcing often has a positive impact on enterprises. It allows managers to source talent internally rather than having to rely on a third-party gatekeeper like a staffing company to fill talent needs. When you set up a direct sourcing program, it is important to have buy-in from all relevant parts of your organization to…
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You’ve completed your skills assessment and identified where independent talent can strategically impact the enterprise. You have a handle on the skills and characteristics of the independents who would be a good fit. Now, you need to find that talent—and it needs to be top-tier talent. It should be no surprise that competition for top-tier…
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The modern business model is changing at the same time that the job market is heating up. Even though unemployment is down to historic lows, many enterprises still find it difficult to fill open positions that require in-demand skills. As a result, many companies are turning toward project-based staffing to remain agile and competitive. What…
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More than ever before, enterprises today need to be able to move quickly and effectively to adapt to changing business needs and disruptions. Building a workforce composed of a mix of full-time and contingent talent is one of the top ways savvy businesses are achieving workforce agility. Agile enterprises are better positioned to adapt to…
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While we may not go so far as to call it a “war,” there is very strong competition for talent across all industry sectors. Part of the driving force behind the optimized workforce—a blend of full-time and independent talent—is the need to access high-value and trusted skill sets on an ongoing, but not full-time, basis….
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If you work in the contingent workforce world, you know that direct sourcing has been a hot topic for a few years. If done correctly, it can be a game changer. MBO’s Chief Talent Officer, Amy O’Donnell, recently shared tips and strategies for setting up a robust direct sourcing program tailored to your organization’s unique…
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