Workforce Engagement
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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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Direct sourcing is a viable way for companies to find qualified talent and cut costs. With unprecedented access to a pool of more than 72 million independent professionals, more organizations than ever before are engaging contracting freelance or consulting workers. However, despite these positive trends in both supply and demand, several challenges still exist when…
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Direct sourcing as a strategy for talent acquisition comes with many benefits. Direct sourcing allows organizations to find highly qualified independent talent by using their own resources rather than relying on a third-party staffing agency or consulting firm. Direct sourcing can help enterprise managers reduce the time and cost of recruiting. Modern tools like online…
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Direct sourcing helps companies easily access and seamlessly connect with top independent talent while significantly reducing costs. With direct sourcing, managers can source talent internally, rather than relying on a third-party such as a consulting or staffing company to fill talent needs. Our workforce ecosystem today is more diverse than ever before. And companies are…
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Staying complaint when hiring independent contractors is a task many enterprises today face. More than 71 million Americans are currently working independently on a full- or part-time basis. This means that if you aren’t doing so already, you’ll likely be engaging some of this independent talent soon. But read carefully. That last sentence wasn’t an…
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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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Including freelancers in a company’s workforce is a key part of a successful project-based work environment. Many organizations are moving to a blended model of high-value freelancers along with full-time employees. Freelancers offer many benefits to your company. They support workforce flexibility and add skills that might not be present in your current workforce or…
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Though contingent labor has always been part of the workforce, at least to some extent, the Great Realization has spurred the engagement of contractors in larger numbers and in roles that were previously considered employee-only. Inclusion of contingent talent in a blended workforce is becoming the norm as corporations tap independent professionals to access critical…
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Engaging an independent contractor is a very different process from hiring a full-time employee. In general, full-time employees are the best option for ongoing business needs that are a core competency of your company. Independent contractors, on the other hand, offer flexible options for project-based work, or when you need to bring on specialized expertise…
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