Tag: managed service provision

Your Contingent Workforce: A Health Check.

26 August 2026

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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Why workforce compliance should be a board-level priority.

12 August 2026

Workforce compliance is not always viewed as a critical driver for businesses seeking to grow productivity. Sometimes, it can even have negative connotations. Too much bureaucracy limiting decision-making, an abundance of red tape restricting innovation. From a strategic perspective, compliance can all too easily seem like a barrier that organisations need to get around. That’s a perspective that needs to change and here’s why:    The hidden workforce […]

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The Big 5 Contingent Workforce Challenges.

4 August 2026

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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Contingent Workforce Management: The uncomfortable truths.

29 July 2026

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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6 Benefits of Contingent Workforce Management.

21 July 2026

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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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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