Supplier management

Benchmarks: Growth potential ahead for outplacement services

|August 30th, 2023|

There are many drivers that portend increased long-term demand for outplacement services. Here’s what SIA found in its latest research.
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Expanding your talent search? SIA report examines use of the employer-of-record model

|August 16th, 2023|

As firms tap global markets for the right talent at the right price, this service is gaining traction with contingent workforce programs.
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Sponsored: How to boost your program’s maturity and optimize the talent supply chain

|August 16th, 2023|

The more mature the program, the more consistently it demonstrates better talent attraction, retention and overall ROI.
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Provider trends: Bill rates trending downward

|August 2nd, 2023|

SIA’s Pulse survey of staffing suppliers finds bill rates are declining even as recruiting difficulty increases. Plus, we examine expectations for the rest of the year.
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How contingent workforce programs are using AI

|July 26th, 2023|

Program leaders should be aware of the ways artificial intelligence technology is affecting their programs, products and services. Here’s what they need to know.
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SOW: Avoid strategic risk with acceptance criteria

|June 14th, 2023|

Properly executed SOW contracts cut the risk of your provider falling short when delivering projects or services. We offer some key standard signoff process steps and procedure policies that can help you establish solid milestones.
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Evaluating your supplier pool? Check SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms list

|June 14th, 2023|

CW managers can refer to SIA’s annual list of the largest staffing firms in the US when examining their supplier pipelines and exploring options. The 2023 update comprises a record 251 firms.
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Provider trends: Report indicates loosening labor market

|June 7th, 2023|

Staffing providers find new orders reaching near-historical lows and sales difficulty increasing. Firms also weigh in on AI impact.
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From industry standard to liability

|April 12th, 2023|

Policies that previously served your program well can be detrimental to long-term goals and strategy. Why some best practices should be reconsidered.
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Supplier trends: New orders fall but bill rates up 12%

|April 12th, 2023|

The dynamic between CW managers and their talent suppliers can be complicated. SIA's recent Pulse report provides staffing firm insights that can help buyers keep abreast of supplier trends.
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