In Staffing, What Does DE&I Even Mean?
We need to define DE&I. Not what it stands for — diversity, equity and inclusion — but what it means. It’s time for contingent staffing leaders — both buyers and suppliers —Read More…
Tag Archives: Buyers
How Will the Third Covid Wave Affect Europe’s Agency Work Sector?
The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis significantly impacted the global agency work market. In 2019, global agency work sector revenue, which includes agency work revenue generated via an MSP, reachedRead More…
HR vs. Procurement: Who Manages the Extended Workforce?
The workplace has been evolving to include more external workers. With the ongoing pandemic, more organizations are using non-employees who are flexible and can be accessed on-demand. The gig economy has morphedRead More…
How Do You Build a Diverse Workforce Strategy with Impact? Part 1
The number one question I am asked by clients is, “How can you help our organization drive a more diverse workforce?” It’s a key issue for leaders around the globe, and 76%Read More…
Creating a Better Onboarding Experience for External Workers
Onboarding external workers can be a tricky puzzle for contingent workforce program leads. According to research by industry analyst Josh Bersin, about 40% of organizations fail to adequately onboard and integrate newlyRead More…
From New Skills to New Shoes: Why ‘flexible’ is the future for work
Most people looking for flexible work as we emerge from the latest lockdown are having to brush up on their skills. At redwigwam we carried out a study and discovered that asRead More…
Using MSP Direct Sourcing Part 2: Impact on costs and your talent pipeline
As more organizations increasingly turn to contingent talent to remain agile, and ensure flexibility while market conditions are uncertain, many businesses are exploring the option of sourcing talent directly to save onRead More…
DE&I Within the Ecosystem: Reasons to hope
I am cautiously optimistic about the future of the ecosystem. When the SIA editorial team reviewed nominations for our inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Influencers list recently, I found myself with mixedRead More…
2021 Nurse Staffing Trends: Recruitment and retention top concerns for healthcare execs
Hospital leaders across the US have been scrambling to have enough staff and ICU beds available to handle the influx of patients amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to findings of Avant HealthcareRead More…
5 Steps to Create Skills Assessments that Help You Find Hidden Gem Hires, Faster
What do the roles of barista, software engineer, actor, and ballet dancer have in common? They’re all jobs that use skills assessments as part of the hiring process. For those jobs, everyoneRead More…