Workforce Management
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Our research has revealed that enterprises engage highly compensated and in-demand skill sets for their contingent labor programs to address talent shortages and the inability to find full-time employees qualified for the roles being filled. Though financial considerations are a part of the reasons for engaging contingent labor, these five rated higher than cost in…
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Finding the right people for your workforce can be a tall order in today’s competitive talent landscape. To address talent scarcity, organizations are investing in automation solutions, doubling down on allocating resources to find and hire full-time employees for specific job descriptions, and investing resources into upskilling current employees. But most companies are tackling talent…
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In today’s talent market, in part because of the Great Realization, top independent professionals have a lot of choices in their client base. Offering skillsets that are in high demand, they look beyond pay rate to the quality of working environments and benefits that can help them grow their businesses. Being a Client of Choice…
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Companies of all sizes have leveraged non-employee workers for a long time. Until recently, contingent labor was commoditized, for example, augmenting staff during seasonal upticks or temporarily replacing an employee on extended leave. While companies still engage contingent labor for purposes like these, many have extended into more strategic areas of the business. For example,…
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A virtual talent pool, a group of independent professionals you’ve identified, vetted, and developed relationships with over time, is key to a best-in-class organization. Independent contractors offer access to specialized, industry-specific skills. They are a valuable alternative to investing in a full-time resource, and cultivating a pool of high-value talent can give an enterprise an…
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Businesses are increasingly turning to independent contractors to meet their needs and remain agile in today’s evolving marketplace. By the end of 2027, the average company expects their use of contingent labor to grow to 38%. And studies from Deloitte and MIT’s Workforce Ecosystem found that 82% of large organizations are taking steps to integrate…
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Generative AI and other AI technologies based on large language models have seen an explosion in adoption since end users first encountered them. The powerful abilities of these models have prompted a call for AI to be integrated into most areas of business operations. For some leaders and pundits, this could be the solution to…
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Agility refers to an organization’s ability to swiftly respond to market changes, customer demands, and emerging opportunities. To be agile, businesses need to be flexible, innovative, and able to adapt their operations to new circumstances. In today’s dynamic business landscape, agility is essential to survive and thrive. Why are Independent Contractors Important to Business Agility?…
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Spurred by the Great Realization, the independent talent population is steadily increasing. Even as this talent segment becomes a permanent part of the workforce and a component of competitive advantage, leaders are faced with challenges. With more and more reliance on independent professionals for needed skills, the strategic question is no longer “Should we hire…
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Expanding your contingent workforce internationally has become increasingly important for companies to maintain agility and competitiveness. However, as businesses expand their operations across borders, the complexities of managing this workforce internationally increase dramatically. The challenges can be daunting, from navigating diverse legal frameworks to cultural nuances. Nicole Cieslicki, a seasoned professional and the Senior Director…
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