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Christopher Paden

About Christopher Paden

Chris Paden, CCWP, is the senior director of contingent workforce strategies and research for SIA, with primary responsibilities supporting the CWS Council for the Americas and focused on benchmarking best practices and providing advocacy for the industry. He can be reached at cpaden (at) staffingindustry (dot) com.

Determining program ownership: The case for other functions

|November 8th, 2023|

There’s no single right way to decide. Sometimes finance, IT or your program management office are better suited than HR or procurement.
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Determining program ownership: The case for procurement

|October 25th, 2023|

There is no single right way to determine program ownership. When CW programs require structured cost management and a focus on control and oversight, procurement may be the best solution.
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Determining program ownership: The case for HR

|October 11th, 2023|

There is no single right way to determine program ownership. Human resources and procurement each bring a strong case to the table. Here are the strengths of HR.
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Economic change is coming: 3 trends to watch

|August 23rd, 2023|

From finding stabilized rates to prioritizing initiatives, we highlight emerging trends that will help you respond to economic shifts.
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Stand out: How to elevate your contingent workforce program

|June 28th, 2023|

Certain components help elevate programs to the level of a competitive differentiator. What areas should you consider to bolster the contingent workforce function at your organization?
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Why direct sourcing solutions succeed

|May 10th, 2023|

Members of SIA’s CWS Council advisory team discuss what programs should have in place to make their direct sourcing initiatives successful.
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Why direct sourcing solutions fail

|May 3rd, 2023|

Despite its popularity, organizations’ direct sourcing efforts often have been underwhelming. Why your solution might not live up to expectations.
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Building a customer satisfaction program

|March 15th, 2023|

Knowing whether your stakeholders are pleased with your program and why is critical to its improvement and success. How to gain the intelligence you need to understand your customers and how best to serve them.
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A contemporary guide: Optimizing your program for 2023, part 2

|January 18th, 2023|

In a continuation of last week’s article, we offer additional ideas to help you structure your program for a successful 2023, such as embracing total talent and diversifying your workforce.
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A contemporary guide: Optimizing your program for 2023, part 1

|January 11th, 2023|

From formal management methodologies to building a community, some ideas to help you structure your program for a successful 2023.
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