14 January 2025
Employers are going to be looking forward to 2025 with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. The last few years have been full of uncertainty, a stop-and-start economy and plenty of political upheaval. The hope is that 2025 will be substantially different – at the very least, easier to plan for. For many, RPO is […]
20 September 2024
Introduction There’s been a big buzz around the latest US Labor Report this week. The number of job openings posted by employers was lower than forecasted and commentators have seen this as an indication that the jobs market is slowing, and the economy is moving towards a downturn. Depending on your political persuasion, that downturn […]
27 June 2024
One of the challenges of working with a Contingent Managed Service Provider is keeping in tune with what is happening with the rest of the market. With a long-term contract, it can be difficult to see beyond the horizon. Additionally, you may struggle to feel assured that your Managed Service Provider is taking you on […]
9 February 2024
A new era of skills-based hiring is changing how organisations think about contingent workers. Introduction There is a general new awareness of how resourcing and skills shortages impact on organisational growth and profitability. Ultimately, this shift has been guiding the transition from a Knowledge Economy to a Skills Economy. But while the change is being […]
23 January 2024
There is a lot to look forward to in contingent workforce solutions. Introduction If you are modelling contingent workforce solutions in 2024, there is a lot to think about – and a lot to look forward to! Whether you are considering introducing new technologies to improve the experience, exploring cost-saving opportunities or looking more closely […]
19 January 2024
Implementing a contingent workforce can reduce hiring costs. But without a distinct Contingent Value Proposition, it can be harder to meet your recruitment goals. Employers may find it hard to reach, engage and measure brand impact on a fast-changing talent community. Introduction Over the last three decades, agencies and employers have perfected the model for […]
19 October 2022
by Jody Robie, SVP for North America, Talent Works Human Resource teams are overwhelmed, and it shows – there’s a new emphasis on delivering a superior employee experience. Line managers and employees now expect more on-demand access to HR services. The problem is organizations that used to be able to leverage referrals and employees for […]
9 June 2022
With the hiring landscape constantly evolving, organisations are adapting and finding innovative ways of sharing leadership responsibilities. One such practice is Fractional Leadership. Fractional leaders fill part-time or short-term leadership positions in an organisation. Often they will be covering situations such as: The company is still in its early days, therefore, doesn’t have budget for […]
1 April 2021
The world is going digital, we can’t deny it, and we certainly can’t escape it. In almost every industry, you can imagine digital transformation is occurring; if it’s not already, then plans are certainly in place. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2022 emerging technologies will generate 133 million new jobs in place of […]
12 May 2020
It’s undeniable that the way we work is about to undergo significant changes. After the corona virus has made working remotely the norm, businesses can’t expect to return to their pre-COVID ways of working. If the way a company operates evolves to meet changing attitudes, then employees will also have to adapt. As we prepare […]