Tag: managed service provision

Understanding Strategic Talent Solutions: MSP vs RPO.

19 May 2026

Workforce planning is increasingly challenging for organisations. Political and economic uncertainty, allied to rapid technological advances, mean that future changes in the workforce can be difficult to forecast. Hiring organisations have to make difficult decisions about the constitution of the workforce. Which skills and services are core? Which roles are permanent, which are contact? Where can they rely on specialist consultants or freelance support?

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Why onboarding your contingent workforce really matters.

8 April 2026

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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Is your MSP ensuring workforce compliance?

11 March 2026

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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What the future holds for Managed Service Provision.

17 November 2025

For over two decades, Managed Service Provision has been the dominant force in contingent workforce management. They offered structure, compliance, and control to organisations dealing with complex, multi-supplier talent ecosystems. But as the world of work transforms – shaped by digitalisation, skills shortages, new work models, and shifting talent expectations – many are beginning to […]

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Is your talent supply chain broken? Partner with an MSP.

16 October 2025

The stakes for getting the talent supply chain right have never been higher. The rise of hybrid work, globalisation, AI-driven automation, and the demand for specialised skills have made workforce planning more complex and critical. Moreover, contingent workers now comprise up to 40% of the total workforce in some industries. That means the systems used […]

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The importance of engaging early contingent talent.

9 September 2025

How effective is your organisation at finding and engaging with early contingent talent? You might think your MSP’s current approach to hiring young temporary, contract and freelance workers is fine as it is. After all, there are plenty of providers out there that can source high volumes of candidates faster than you can say ‘overreliance […]

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Managed Service Provision. Out with the old, in with the new.

7 May 2025

The global contingent workforce is evolving. Organisations are facing new challenges around how they engage, manage and maintain that workforce. There’s a growing need for Managed Service Provision to evolve and step up at a strategic level. They need to prioritise workforce planning. Move with agility. Above all, they need to offer flexible services that […]

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