Workforce Management
Workforce Management | 5 MIN READ
Freelancers, independent contractors, gig workers, entrepreneurs, etc. create the independent workforce and are changing the way we view and understand work. Today, millions of Americans report working full-time providing professional services. The large majority of these workers have chosen this path of independence and are happy with their choice. From the perspective of enterprises, there…
Workforce Management | 3 MIN READ
Companies often hire independent contractors when they either need outside talent who have skilled expertise or their need is only temporary. Today’s workforce ecosystem is incredibly diverse. Enterprises are building dynamic teams with a mix of salaried employees and contract or freelance talent, and the contingent worker side of this equation is quickly growing as…
Workforce Management | 4 MIN READ
Millennials and Gen Z now outnumber the combined ranks of Baby Boomers and Generation X, making up 51 percent of the independent workforce. Independents fill an important need for organizations today, providing much-needed skills, flexibility, and agility.    At the same time, these two generations have found a welcome place in the independent workforce. They can…
Workforce Management | 4 MIN READ
Most firms working with consultants, contractors, freelancers and other 1099s will use an RFP (Request for Proposal) to set the tone and guidelines for what is expected to complete an assignment. Clients are more comfortable with engaging a contractor when they outline and understand what needs to be delivered by the consultant. Moreover, consultants will…
Workforce Management | 3 MIN READ
The Contingent Labor Imperative: How Enterprises Strategically Engage Top Independent Talent in 2022 and Beyond
Modern workforces are fueled by contingent labor. The COVID-19 health crisis and surrounding economic uncertainties lit the match thrown into enterprises desperate for optimized business models. Companies plan to increase this sector to gain relevant skillsets and diverse mindsets to keep in step with an ever-changing pivot away from corporate stability to labor agility.       In…
Workforce Management | 4 MIN READ
The most effective workforces today consist of a mix of full-time and contingent labor. If you’ve worked with independent talent before, you’re probably aware of how important it is to build a strong foundation to support these workers. Independent contractors have specialized expertise in a particular industry. They are business owners who are likely to…
Workforce Management | 3 MIN READ
A virtual talent bench allows companies to dynamically respond to ever-changing business needs. In order to remain agile and competitive in today’s fast-changing world of business, enterprises increasingly need easy access to skill-based workers.  For many, this means reshaping the conventional idea of a workforce into one that is composed of both full-time and independent…
Workforce Management | 5 MIN READ
Work needs to get done, and there’s no time to waste. You need to find a savvy, highly skilled independent professional who respects a strict budget and has the specific expertise you’re looking for. So, where should you start looking, and how do you screen and manage independent contractors to protect your company’s best interests?…
Workforce Management | 4 MIN READ
Setting up a contingent labor program according to best practices and policies requires buy-in from key decision makers. Forward-thinking companies understand that using independent talent as part of their workforce is a strategy can increase organizational agility and give them access to in-demand skills, there may be some resistance among decision makers to create a…
Workforce Management | 4 MIN READ
Engaging independent contractors shouldn’t be complicated. Yes, navigating the risk of worker misclassification can be daunting, but there are ways to simplify the process. Many businesses today engage independent talent as part of their total workforce. As the use of independent talent has become more mainstream, so has the engagement process.   Follow these eight tips…
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