Much of CPO Rising’s content on the contingent workforce industry revolves around the evolution of this space and what that progression means for the typical enterprise. New and exciting sources of non-traditional talent, the emergence of revolutionary strategies and solutions, the presence of social media in talent engagement…these are all viable attributes of a growing contingent workforce that, if not properly managed, can have serious ramifications.

The topic of evolution within contingent workforce management (CWM) may be a frequently-discussed item, however, this conversation continues for a reason: as organizations look to the future, non-traditional and non-employee talent is a critical component of how they will ultimately meet or exceed their business goals. In fact, Ardent Partners research has discovered that over 90% of companies consider this workforce to be a crucial aspect in the achievement of corporate objectives.

Last month, Ardent published the second annual edition of its landmark State of Contingent Workforce Management research report. The study, utilizing the intentions, strategies, challenges and performance of over 200 procurement, supply chain, finance and human resources professionals, captures the true, contemporary perception of non-traditional and non-employee talent across the business world.

Ardent has teamed up with DCR Workforce, a provider of CWM technology (including managed services, Vendor Management System tools, etc.), to present a global webinar this coming Wednesday, December 10 at 1:00pm Eastern that will highlight the major findings from the new State of Contingent Workforce Management report and deep-dive into the concepts and insights behind the data.

I encourage you to spend your lunch hour with us on Wednesday and bring something back to your company that can: help enhance existing CWM processes, improve visibility into the many kinds of non-traditional talent working within the average organization, and learn what the future of this industry may look like (and how you can prepare for what’s coming up ahead).

Webinar attendees will be treated to:

• An overview of current market trends within the CWM industry, including growth figures, expected implications across the globe, and the challenges most organizations face as they manage this talent.
• A deep-dive into the Best-in-Class CWM program, including their strategies, capabilities (tactical and strategic) and processes.
• An exclusive look at Ardent’s updated Contingent Workforce Management Framework, the tool developed to help companies build effective CWM programs, and;
• The four CWM items that will play a pivotal role in the future of this industry.

Click here to register for Wednesday’s webcast, and I look forward to seeing you there.

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