Supplier management

Looking to shape up your supplier pool? Identify suppliers via SIA lists

|November 4th, 2020|

As programs explore altering their supplier pipelines, they can look to Staffing Industry Analysts’ reports to identify firms that can be a fit for their needs, such as the Largest US Staffing Firms list, released recently.
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Shopping around: Both buyers and MSPs want lucrative opportunities

|October 21st, 2020|

After the chaotic first months of the pandemic, buyers are exploring new supplier relationships. Here are three potential factors driving this market activity.
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2020 CW Program Game Changers list is live

|September 9th, 2020|

Staffing Industry Analysts released its third annual 2020 CW Program Game Changers list today, a class of more than 40 individuals around the world who have been at the forefront of the changing world of work. Read about how they are moving mountains here.
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Beer brand Sam Adams may share liability in temp’s discrimination suit

|September 9th, 2020|

Sam Adams must face temp worker’s racial discrimination lawsuit after judge finds potential for the company to share liability with its staffing provider.
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Prep your program amid Covid-19 and beyond

|September 2nd, 2020|

While unemployment remains high amid the pandemic, the pendulum will swing back toward a challenging labor market. How to prepare your program for the upcoming shift.
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Sourcing model framework: Is it time to review?

|August 26th, 2020|

As your program and the marketplace evolve, you should revisit your framework to ensure it still aligns well and closely supports your program’s goals and objectives. Here are some considerations.
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Bold Predictions: Partnerships will be the path to dominate the FMS landscape

|August 26th, 2020|

A program manager discusses freelancer management systems and the need for providers to partner with programs’ MSPs, in the Staffing Stream.
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Supplier solvency: Tracking how your providers are faring

|August 12th, 2020|

As economies falter amid the pandemic, so do many businesses. Contingent workforce programs will be impacted by the financial health of their staffing providers. Be proactive.
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Crossing the divide: Lessons from a CW manager

|April 1st, 2020|

A contingent workforce professional with experience across the ecosystem offers her perspective on how suppliers can better serve and partner with programs like hers.
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Keeping on top of industry trends – how do your suppliers rank?

|January 29th, 2020|

Are your suppliers investing in innovations/best practices that boost your program’s bottom line? Compare and discuss.
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