Today’s background checks: Catch up, part 2
Six core management best practices to consider when developing and conducting background check policies.
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Achieve program success in 2024 with these insights
From regulations to technology and market trends, what program managers should consider as they implement their strategies.
Don’t overlook IC compliance and payrolling services when direct sourcing
For a direct-sourcing initiative to be successful, the program needs providers for independent contractor compliance and payrolling. How to find the right fit.
Who picks up the tab? Options beyond the supplier-funded model
As dominant funding models start to lose appeal, organizations should consider the advantages of these other approaches.
Retention: Keeping contingents engaged and on board
Attracting quality talent is just the beginning. Once you have them on assignment, how do you ensure they remain?
Chart a path forward
Building a contingent workforce program roadmap can help your organization achieve its strategic and operational goals. Here’s how.
The journey to more diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
More than broadening the search net, companies need to evaluate their hiring systems — including interview practices — to improve their access to diverse candidates.
Beyond metrics: Mapping your suppliers’ maturity
Instead of adding to your supplier pool to address a challenging labor market, take a close look at the suppliers already in it.
As IC usage grows, manage your risk
Contingent workforce managers plan to increase their usage of independent contractors. Here are some steps you can take to mitigate your risk when using this strategic worker classification.
The survey says …
Seeking feedback on your program can improve your services and bottom line, so go get it.
The market reigns: Why staffing is not evil
With the pandemic calling into question staffing and contingent workforce programs’ business models, SIA’s Frank Enriquez examines what buyer organizations can do to control costs while working with staffing firms to procure high-quality talent.
Don’t fire your suppliers — Update SLAs
Before assuming the worst when suppliers seem to be performing poorly, consider how the program’s needs may have evolved from the initial service-level agreement.
Supplier consolidation: An art form, not science
Too many suppliers lead to inferior service and candidate quality and leading programs are taking heed.
What’s in it for me?
Is the change you’re considering necessary for your program? Make sure you can justify it to your stakeholders.
The dreaded RFP
Getting the most out of an imperfect process to make the best decisions possible for your organization and suppliers.
Collaborative conference experience to manage your nonemployees
Varied options to overcome CW management challenges and optimize your supply chain in the gig economy.
Will new tech bolster total talent as obstacles recede?
While total talent solutions have been slow to gain traction, organizations are beginning to take advantage of their benefits.
Ontario’s new licensing requirement faces six-month delay
Recognizing the problems it could cause, the Canadian province postponed the implementation of its licensing plan for temp providers and recruiters.
Apprenticeships: A key to growing your own talent
Dearth of qualified workers? Consider adding apprenticeships to your talent wheelhouse to develop the skills you need.
A new reality: Moving closer to total talent
As workers and companies alike are re-evaluating how they engage with each other, total talent management seems finally to be coming into fruition after years of hype. But the solution is not one-size-fits-all, so look for a dynamic approach.
