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…

Reducing misclassification risk is an important consideration as more enterprises today incorporate independent talent into their overall workforce strategy. Independents have a lot to offer, and with the right engagement program, they can help an organization thrive. Here are four important strategies to keep in mind if you are considering making independent talent part of…

Independent contractors and employees are two very different pools of talent and there are big differences when it comes to recruiting each type of talent. In order to successfully attract, retain, and re-engage independent workers, it’s important to focus on building a recruiting strategy that is specifically designed to meet the needs of these workers….

Independent contractor misclassification can be an expensive mistake—here’s what you need to know to avoid it.

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…

Remote working has become commonplace for many organizations today. While typical remote workers tend to stay in one geographic area, another group of professionals seek even greater flexibility. Digital nomads are workers who embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle that allows them to travel and work remotely. Our latest research found that 17.9 million American workers…

Effective workforce management is essential for companies to stay competitive and achieve their long-term objectives. For businesses that engage independent contractors, adopting a proactive workforce management approach can yield significant advantages. But what exactly does proactive workforce management mean, and how can it benefit your enterprise? What is Proactive Workforce Management? Proactive workforce management involves…

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…

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…

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…

Building long-term relationships with contingent workers is a key component of an effective workforce optimization strategy. Remote working arrangements are now common in many businesses. Companies that already rely on independent talent as an integral part of their workforce can gain the many rewards from this flexible, remote, and skills-driven talent pool. Those who aren’t…

Independent Contractor Risk Assessment is Important Independent contractor misclassification is an important concept to grasp when engaging contingent workers. While most businesses understand that the threat of reclassification is real and growing, quantifying such risk is still difficult for many enterprises. This isn’t surprising. IC reclassification penalties are highly variable and may rise and fall…

In June, the law firm of Cohen Milstein announced that 15,750 Amazon Flex drivers in California, Illinois, and Massachusetts had filed claims for arbitration alleging that they had been misclassified as independent contractors. The practice of filing a large number of arbitration claims has developed in recent years in response to arbitration agreements that companies use to prevent class action lawsuits.

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…