Right now, there are a multitude of factors affecting how organisations shape their workforce. Economic uncertainty, the growth of the contingent workforce, the expansion of automation, AI and robotics into everyday tasks – to name just a few. This workforce evolution is happening on a global scale, driving fundamental change in the skills, roles and resource requirements. The workforce is […]
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A contingent workforce offers organisations the flexibility to access specialist skills, respond to changing business demands, and scale their workforce as needed. However, as contingent workforces grow, it can become increasingly difficult to manage. Without the right visibility and control, organisations may struggle to manage costs, maintain compliance, and make informed workforce decisions. Are you […]
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In large organisations, the contingent workforce changes shape and size quickly. It can be hard to track and even harder to manage. Too often, the responsibility sits awkwardly between hiring departments, HR and procurement. The shared responsibility means less accountability. Organisations that rely on a significant contingent workforce often face the same types of challenges. […]
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The uncomfortable truth is that contingent workforce management in many organisations is falling short. While contingent workers provide a convenient and flexible resource pool, they are often classified incorrectly, non-compliant with governmental legislation or industry regulation, or sourced through a talent supply chain that lacks transparency and, in some cases, ethics. Why does this happen? Because contingent workforce management […]
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A robust contingent workforce management strategy enables organisations to reduce hiring costs, improve efficiency, mitigate risk, improve processes and reduce hiring costs – while creating a better experience for hiring managers and workers alike. Here are six of the most significant benefits. 1. Improved workforce visibility Many organisations struggle to answer a simple […]
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As organisations increasingly rely on contingent workers to fill skills gaps, support project delivery and provide workforce flexibility, managing this growing segment of the workforce has become more complex. As a result, organisations are facing operational challenges. Contractors, freelancers, consultants, agency worker and statement-of-work resources often operate across multiple departments, suppliers, and systems. Consequently, this is making […]
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The number of contingent workers is growing globally, making Managed Service Provision an increasingly important consideration for organisations. As markets become more complex, businesses need to flex their talent supply chain in line with demand, drawing on contractors, freelancers and temporary workers to stay competitive.
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When a new permanent employee joins your organisation, they typically follow a structured onboarding journey—from induction and compliance training to system access, stakeholder introductions and clear 30, 60 and 90-day goals. Yet this level of structure is rarely extended to the contingent workforce, leaving an important segment of talent without the same foundation for success.
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Hiring contractors has never been more attractive – or more complex. In a market defined by skills shortages, fast-moving projects and the need for flexibility, contractors offer businesses speed, expertise and agility. But alongside those benefits comes a growing web of legal, tax and regulatory obligations that can quickly turn into costly risks if they’re […]
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For years, organisations have been told they must be agile. Agile infrastructure, agile processes and an agile contingent workforce. Speed, flexibility and rapid iteration became the gold standard for surviving in an increasingly digital world. But the reality facing many businesses today is very different from the one in which agility first rose to prominence. […]
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