Tag: msp

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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Managed Service Provision in Recruitment. Explained.

20 April 2026

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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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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Is your contingent workforce built to adapt and endure?

11 February 2026

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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Is your MSP doing enough to reduce hiring costs?

5 February 2025

MSPs are continuing to see a demand for their services – and for good reason. Economic uncertainty. Unstable markets. Risks of global downturn. With many scenarios on the table, it’s clear that the need to reduce hiring costs is more critical than ever. But at the same time, the contingent workforce continues to grow and […]

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Does your Contingent Managed Service Provider facilitate change?

30 October 2024

Is your Contingent Managed Service Provider responding to the changing market landscape? They should be helping you enable direct-to-talent relationships or you may end up falling behind. Introduction The Contingent Managed Service Provider (MSP) is changing. Traditional methods of contingent workforce management face growing challenges from new market conditions, changing workforce preferences, and economic uncertainty. […]

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The challenges of growing your contingent workforce in 2025

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 […]

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