Direct Sourcing

Attracting Independent Talent: Mind Your Language

By MBO Partners

A key component of a highly effective direct sourcing program is the ability to attract the high-value independent talent that the enterprise needs. In one sense, the activities associated with accomplishing this are like employee recruitment. However, there are differences that are important to understand, and one of these is the way in which you…

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5 Ways to Simplify Talent Re-Engagement

By MBO Partners

Re-engaging independent talent who have previously worked with your business can be a great way to save time and money. When independents are already familiar with the processes and culture of your company, they can get to work faster and more comfortably. Not only will they already understand expectations for work, but managers and internal…

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How to Define Your Direct Sourcing Strategy  

By Cori McKee

We’ve covered several topics about a direct sourcing program, including building a skills assessment for your program business case, three areas to help improve understanding, the company functions that comprise your direct sourcing dream team, planning the stepping stones of your direct sourcing journey, and keys to program success.   A direct sourcing program does not…

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How the Independent Workforce can Protect Enterprises During Uncertain Times

By MBO Partners

Finding a way to thrive in today’s uncertain economic, political, and social environment is a challenge for modern businesses. In order to remain agile and sustain a resilient workforce, enterprises need to be flexible, leverage the latest digital tools, and reduce barriers to entry. Shifting towards a hybrid workforce model that includes both employees and…

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How to Make the Most of a Talent Web

By MBO Partners

Not long ago, but long enough that it can feel like “once upon a time” to many people, the enterprise-worker relationship was simple, a straight line from employer to employee. Processes, procedures, and policies were built for this straight line and talent management strategies revolved around it. Around the beginning of the century, things began…

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The “Other” Risk in Hiring Independent Talent and 3 Ways to Avoid It

By MBO Partners

The legal risks associated with hiring independent talent are a common topic in business media. There are resources available for enterprises to tap in order to ensure that the engagement of independent contractors is in compliance. But even though you may understand when to classify workers as independent contractors and how to avoid common misclassification…

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4 Keys to Direct Sourcing Program Success

By Cori McKee

In previous direct sourcing articles, we’ve covered building a skills assessment for your program business case, three areas to help improve understanding, the company functions that comprise your direct sourcing dream team, and planning the stepping stones of your direct sourcing journey.    In the previous article in this series, we considered the baseline elements…

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Leverage Independent Talent to Help You Go Lean

By MBO Partners

Lean methodologies help maximize the use of resources, cut down on waste, and promote collaboration. With continuous improvement as its foundation, the lean approach fosters adaptability while maintaining quality. Taking a lean approach to your workforce can improve agility, increase innovation, and enhance productivity.  It can also position your company to weather economic downturns and…

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How to Build a Bench of Independent Talent You Can Count On

By MBO Partners

Incorporating independent talent into your workforce is a great way to remain agile and deliver innovative solutions. Independent contractors offer flexibly when it comes to growing and shrinking your workforce. As specialists in their respective fields, they offer access to in-demand skills that might not be present in among full-time employees. These benefits can help…

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4 Reasons to Include Independent Creators in Your Marketing Strategy

By MBO Partners

The Creator Economy has set a high bar for enterprises, pushing marketing departments to rethink their strategies. The creative explosion in content across social media platforms has fostered a fundamental shift in the media consumption patterns of consumers. Changing expectations and preferences in content consumption can affect brand perceptions and buyer actions. Marketing methods that…

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