Christopher J. Dwyer | SVP of Research & Future of Work Expert https://cporising.com/author/christopher-dwyer/ Analyst-led research and intelligence for the procurement community. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:05:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cporising.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CPOR-Favicon-75x75.png Christopher J. Dwyer | SVP of Research & Future of Work Expert https://cporising.com/author/christopher-dwyer/ 32 32 CPO Rising Listicle: Five Reasons to Attend the CPO Rising Executive Roundtable https://cporising.com/2023/06/02/cpo-rising-listicle-five-reasons-to-attend-the-cpo-rising-executive-roundtable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cpo-rising-listicle-five-reasons-to-attend-the-cpo-rising-executive-roundtable Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:02:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47884 Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Procurement professionals have many compelling reasons to attend the Ardent Partners and CPO Rising Executive Roundtable Event at the…

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]]> Ardent Partners Executive Roundtable Event (“FOWX LIVE”) — June 13 https://cporising.com/2023/05/08/ardent-partners-executive-roundtable-event-fowx-live-june-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-executive-roundtable-event-fowx-live-june-13 Mon, 08 May 2023 10:02:36 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=47725   Procurement & HR Executives Are Invited To Attend This Executive Roundtable Event. About the Event:   This roundtable conference is dedicated to exploring the Future of Work and addressing the…

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]]> Direct Sourcing’s Impact On 2023 Hiring https://cporising.com/2022/11/07/direct-sourcings-impact-on-2023-hiring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=direct-sourcings-impact-on-2023-hiring Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:00:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46849 Our Monthly Webinar Series continues this Thursday at 2 pm ET with a great look at how organizations can scale their 2023 hiring initiatives (details here). There’s no question as…

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]]> Trends Driving the Future of Work https://cporising.com/2022/10/03/trends-driving-the-future-of-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trends-driving-the-future-of-work Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:00:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46735 The Future of Work impacts every workplace in one way or another. Monday’s CPO Rising article explores several trends that the Future of Work Exchange (powered by Ardent Partners) identified…

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]]> Instant Analysis: Beelines Receives Major Investment From Stone Point Capital https://cporising.com/2022/05/04/instant-analysis-beelines-receives-major-investment-from-stone-point-capital/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=instant-analysis-beelines-receives-major-investment-from-stone-point-capital Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46032 Earlier this morning, global Vendor Management System (VMS) and Extended Workforce Management Platform Beeline announced that the company received a majority investment from funds managed by Stone Point Capital, a…

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]]> When Will “The Greatest Resignation” Become “The Great Resettling”? https://cporising.com/2022/04/27/when-will-the-greatest-resignation-become-the-great-resettling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-will-the-greatest-resignation-become-the-great-resettling Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:00:30 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=46018 When we take a 30,000-foot purview of what’s happening right now regarding “The Great Resignation,” it looks pretty dire: nearly four-plus million workers have left their positions each month since…

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]]> “The Greatest Resignation” Means We Need To Start Thinking Differently About The Workforce https://cporising.com/2022/04/06/the-greatest-resignation-means-we-need-to-start-thinking-differently-about-the-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-greatest-resignation-means-we-need-to-start-thinking-differently-about-the-workforce Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:20 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45964 “Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, relationship, home… it’s your responsibility to love it, or change it.” – Chuck Palahniuk, Best-Selling Author For months now, “The Great Resignation”…

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]]> Where Does The Extended Workforce Go From Here? https://cporising.com/2022/04/01/where-does-the-extended-workforce-go-from-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-does-the-extended-workforce-go-from-here Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:00:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45955 [Editor’s Note: This article originally published on the Future of Work Exchange website] The Future of Work is many things: technology, transformation, work optimization, innovation, collaboration, and, of course, talent. Depending…

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]]> Ardent Partners And The Future Of Work Exchange Launch Definitive MSP Report https://cporising.com/2022/03/02/ardent-partners-and-the-future-of-work-exchange-launch-definitive-msp-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-and-the-future-of-work-exchange-launch-definitive-msp-report Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:00:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45833 New Study Evaluates The Leading Managed Service Providers (MSPs) For The Workforce Solutions Market BOSTON, MA, March 1, 2021 – Ardent Partners, a leading research and advisory firm, along with the Future…

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]]> The Four Things That Will Determine The Future Of “The Great Resignation” https://cporising.com/2022/01/20/the-four-things-that-will-determine-the-future-of-the-great-resignation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-four-things-that-will-determine-the-future-of-the-great-resignation Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:34 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45599 By now, you’ve heard the phrases. “The Big Quit.” “The Great Resignation.” “The Great Reassessment.” Around these parts, we’ve typically referred to the massive, massive numbers of workers voluntarily leaving…

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]]> The Future of Work Exchange Key Providers For 2021: Prosperix https://cporising.com/2021/12/16/the-future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-prosperix/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-prosperix Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:00:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45470 [Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Future of Work Exchange will unveil its “21 for 2021” list of key solution providers that are shaping the Future of Work through innovative…

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]]> Workforce Management Recommendations For 2022 https://cporising.com/2021/12/13/workforce-management-recommendations-for-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=workforce-management-recommendations-for-2022 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:00:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45462 The extended workforce has, for several years, represented the natural advancement of contingent labor and its greater impact on critical enterprise objectives. Coupled with a sharply shifting business landscape, changing…

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]]> “Talent Sustainability” Is The Next Great Workforce Strategy https://cporising.com/2021/12/07/talent-sustainability-is-the-next-great-workforce-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=talent-sustainability-is-the-next-great-workforce-strategy https://cporising.com/2021/12/07/talent-sustainability-is-the-next-great-workforce-strategy/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:00:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45453 It’s not easy out there for hiring managers, HR executives, and talent acquisition leaders. Besides both the personal and professional panic over the Omicron variant (even though we’re still in the throes…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2021/12/07/talent-sustainability-is-the-next-great-workforce-strategy/feed/ 1 How Will Omicron Impact The World Of Business? https://cporising.com/2021/12/01/how-will-omicron-impact-the-world-of-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-will-omicron-impact-the-world-of-business Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:00:21 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45437 Stop me if you’ve heard the story before: the world is seemingly out of the clutches of an easily-transmissible variant of the novel coronavirus, there is talk from epidemiologists regarding…

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]]> The Future of Work Exchange Key Providers For 2021: Workforce Logiq https://cporising.com/2021/11/18/the-future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-workforce-logiq/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-workforce-logiq Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:12 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45416 [Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Future of Work Exchange will unveil its “21 for 2021” list of key solution providers that are shaping the Future of Work through innovative…

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]]> The Future of Work Exchange Key Providers For 2021: Beeline https://cporising.com/2021/11/10/the-future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-beeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-beeline Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:00:49 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45292 [Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Future of Work Exchange will unveil its “21 for 2021” list of key solution providers that are shaping the Future of Work through innovative…

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]]> The Future of Work Exchange Key Providers For 2021: GRI https://cporising.com/2021/11/02/the-future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-gri/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-gri Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:00:06 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45273 [Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Future of Work Exchange will unveil its “21 for 2021” list of key solution providers that are shaping the Future of Work through innovative…

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]]> The Future of Work Exchange Key Providers For 2021: Utmost https://cporising.com/2021/10/26/the-future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-utmost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-utmost Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:00:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45212 [Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Future of Work Exchange will unveil its “21 for 2021” list of key solution providers that are shaping the Future of Work through innovative…

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]]> Future of Work Exchange Key Providers For 2021: NextSource https://cporising.com/2021/10/18/future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-nextsource/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-nextsource Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:00:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45208 [Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Future of Work Exchange will unveil its “21 for 2021” list of key solution providers that are shaping the Future of Work through innovative…

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]]> Future of Work Exchange Key Providers For 2021: Talmix https://cporising.com/2021/10/12/future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-talmix/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-talmix Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:00:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45204 [Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Future of Work Exchange will unveil its “21 for 2021” list of key solution providers that are shaping the Future of Work through innovative…

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]]> Future of Work Exchange Key Providers For 2021: RightSourcing https://cporising.com/2021/10/05/future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-rightsourcing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-rightsourcing Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:00:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45192 [Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Future of Work Exchange will unveil its “21 for 2021” list of key solution providers that are shaping the Future of Work through innovative…

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]]> What’s Ahead For Businesses As Vaccine Mandates Loom? https://cporising.com/2021/09/29/whats-ahead-for-businesses-as-vaccine-mandates-loom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-ahead-for-businesses-as-vaccine-mandates-loom Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:00:41 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45176 Late last year, the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines was hailed a medical miracle and scientific triumph that proved the world could begin looking towards a coronavirus-free future. Over…

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]]> Future of Work Exchange Key Providers For 2021: Bluecrew https://cporising.com/2021/09/28/future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-bluecrew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-of-work-exchange-key-providers-for-2021-bluecrew Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:00:37 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45163 [Editor’s Note: Over the next several weeks, the Future of Work Exchange will unveil its “21 for 2021” list of key solution providers that are shaping the Future of Work through innovative…

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]]> When Does “The Great Staff Shortage” End? https://cporising.com/2021/09/22/when-does-the-great-staff-shortage-end/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-does-the-great-staff-shortage-end Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:00:20 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45138 This past weekend, my wife and I traveled over two hours north to meet family for an apple-picking trip (perhaps the best of the fall activities? A debate for another…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 606: A Conversation with Cesar Jimenez, CEO of myBasePay https://cporising.com/2021/09/15/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-606-a-conversation-with-cesar-jimenez-ceo-of-mybasepay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-606-a-conversation-with-cesar-jimenez-ceo-of-mybasepay Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:14 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45119 Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a conversation with Cesar Jimenez, CEO of myBasePay. Cesar and I discuss the impact…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 605: As the Summer Ends, Business Agility and Flexibility Will Be Paramount https://cporising.com/2021/09/02/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-605-as-the-summer-ends-business-agility-and-flexibility-will-be-paramount/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-605-as-the-summer-ends-business-agility-and-flexibility-will-be-paramount Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45029 Welcome to an all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company. As the summer ends, the arrival of fall brings continued uncertainty to both…

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]]> Once More, With Feeling: Empathy Is the Only Way Forward https://cporising.com/2021/08/27/once-more-with-feeling-empathy-is-the-only-way-forward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=once-more-with-feeling-empathy-is-the-only-way-forward Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:00:07 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45017 “The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy, we can all sense a mysterious connection to each other.” – Meryl Streep Over the past…

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]]> FOWX Alert: PRO Unlimited Continues Aggressive Technology Transformation, Acquires Workforce Logiq https://cporising.com/2021/08/24/fowx-alert-pro-unlimited-continues-aggressive-technology-transformation-acquires-workforce-logiq/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fowx-alert-pro-unlimited-continues-aggressive-technology-transformation-acquires-workforce-logiq Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=45008 [Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Ardent’s “Future of Work Exchange” website. A “FOWX Alert” – The Exchange’s coverage and analysis of the Future of Work industry’s most important…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 604: A Conversation with Matt Pietsch, Chief Strategy Officer at High5 https://cporising.com/2021/08/18/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-604-a-conversation-with-matt-pietsch-chief-strategy-officer-at-high5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-604-a-conversation-with-matt-pietsch-chief-strategy-officer-at-high5 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:00:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44977 An all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a discussion with Matt Pietsch, Chief Strategy Officer at High5. Matt and I chat…

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]]> Services Procurement And The Future Of Work: A Conversation With Paul Vincent, Global Head Of Services Procurement At Randstad Sourceright https://cporising.com/2021/08/17/services-procurement-and-the-future-of-work-a-conversation-with-paul-vincent-global-head-of-services-procurement-at-randstad-sourceright/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=services-procurement-and-the-future-of-work-a-conversation-with-paul-vincent-global-head-of-services-procurement-at-randstad-sourceright Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:00:02 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44974 Last week, Randstad Sourceright announced the appointment of Paul Vincent as its Global Head of Services Procurement. In this Future of Work Exchange feature, Paul joins us to talk about…

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]]> The Agile Workforce Runs on Talent Marketplaces and Talent Communities https://cporising.com/2021/08/13/the-agile-workforce-runs-on-talent-marketplaces-and-talent-communities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-agile-workforce-runs-on-talent-marketplaces-and-talent-communities Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44967 Last year, Ardent Partners predicted that the global business landscape would experience a sharp uptick in the utilization of non-employee labor as a direct result of the pandemic’s sweeping impact…

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]]> Let’s Not Ignore Worker Burnout https://cporising.com/2021/08/10/lets-not-ignore-worker-burnout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-not-ignore-worker-burnout Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:00:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44951 In late spring 2004, I graduated from Suffolk University with a degree in print journalism. In-between traversing between temporary accounting and finance gigs, I knocked on the doors of every…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 603: “Hot Vax Summer” Meets the Delta Variant https://cporising.com/2021/08/05/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-603-hot-vax-summer-meets-the-delta-variant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-603-hot-vax-summer-meets-the-delta-variant Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:00:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44934 An all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, highlights how summer reopenings and return-to-office plans are currently being derailed by the Delta variant…

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]]> The Impact Of The Delta Variant On The World Of Talent And Work https://cporising.com/2021/08/03/the-impact-of-the-delta-variant-on-the-world-of-talent-and-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-impact-of-the-delta-variant-on-the-world-of-talent-and-work Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:00:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44926 [Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on The Future of Work Exchange website. The Future of Work Exchange (powered by Ardent Partners) is the premier destination for those HR, talent acquisition,…

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]]> The Transformation Of The Agile Workforce https://cporising.com/2021/07/30/the-transformation-of-the-agile-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-transformation-of-the-agile-workforce Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44918 Last year, Ardent Partners predicted that the global business landscape would experience a sharp uptick in the utilization of non-employee labor as a direct result of the pandemic’s sweeping impact…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 602: The Link Between the Future of the Workforce and the Future of the Workplace https://cporising.com/2021/07/21/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-602-the-link-between-the-future-of-the-workforce-and-the-future-of-the-workplace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-602-the-link-between-the-future-of-the-workforce-and-the-future-of-the-workplace Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:00:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44889 An all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a discussion around the “future of the workforce” and its link to the “future…

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]]> The “Digital Staffing and Talent Marketplaces Technology Advisor” is Now Available https://cporising.com/2021/07/20/the-digital-staffing-and-talent-marketplaces-technology-advisor-is-now-available/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-digital-staffing-and-talent-marketplaces-technology-advisor-is-now-available Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:00:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44882 Upcoming Future of Work Exchange research finds that 82% of all businesses state that the challenging times of 2020 created a bigger need for extended and non-employee talent. The past…

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]]> Welcome To The Future Of Work Exchange (FOWX)! https://cporising.com/2021/07/15/welcome-to-the-future-of-work-exchange-fowx/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-future-of-work-exchange-fowx Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44863 Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the Future of Work Exchange! This new site is the culmination of decades of time spend researching and developing the strategies, tools, characteristics, and attributes…

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]]> With the Workforce at a Breaking Point, What is the Role of Agile Talent? https://cporising.com/2021/07/09/with-the-workforce-at-a-breaking-point-what-is-the-role-of-agile-talent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=with-the-workforce-at-a-breaking-point-what-is-the-role-of-agile-talent Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:00:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44840 The United States is at an interesting crossroads in relation to its total workforce: after historic unemployment and severe staffing disruption at a year ago at this time, most labor…

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]]> Upcoming Webinar: The Transformation of the Agile Workforce https://cporising.com/2021/07/07/upcoming-webinar-the-transformation-of-the-agile-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=upcoming-webinar-the-transformation-of-the-agile-workforce Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44834 Last year, Ardent Partners predicted that the global business landscape would experience a sharp uptick in the utilization of non-employee labor as a direct result of the pandemic’s sweeping impact…

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]]> Beeline’s Tech Expo Reinforces the Growth and Impact of the Extended Workforce https://cporising.com/2021/07/02/beelines-tech-expo-reinforces-the-growth-and-impact-of-the-extended-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beelines-tech-expo-reinforces-the-growth-and-impact-of-the-extended-workforce Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:00:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44820 Going into 2020, 43.5% of the average company’s workforce was considered “non-employee,” a figure that was vastly larger than it was only several years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated many…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 601: A Conversation with Jan Jedlinski, CEO of Candidately https://cporising.com/2021/06/30/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-601-a-conversation-with-jan-jedlinksi-ceo-of-candidately/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-601-a-conversation-with-jan-jedlinksi-ceo-of-candidately Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:00:03 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44802 The Season Six premiere of Contingent Workforce Weekly, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a discussion with Candidately CEO Jan Jedlinski. Jan and I chat about the transformation of…

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]]> Why the Extended Workforce Is Now a Permanent Fixture of Business Agility https://cporising.com/2021/06/18/why-the-extended-workforce-is-now-a-permanent-fixture-of-business-agility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-extended-workforce-is-now-a-permanent-fixture-of-business-agility Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:00:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44750 As stated numerous times here on CPO Rising and in Ardent’s Future of Work research, the vast majority of businesses cite the “shift towards an agile culture” as their top…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 538: A Conversation with Sunil Bagai, CEO of Prosperix https://cporising.com/2021/06/16/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-538-a-conversation-with-sunil-bagai-ceo-of-prosperix/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-538-a-conversation-with-sunil-bagai-ceo-of-prosperix Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:00:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44735 The Season Five finale of Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a discussion with Prosperix CEO Sunil Bagai. Sunil and I chat about the new…

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]]> Future of Work Friday: A Collection of Thoughts and Insights https://cporising.com/2021/06/04/future-of-work-friday-a-collection-of-thoughts-and-insights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-of-work-friday-a-collection-of-thoughts-and-insights Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44661 From time-to-time, it’s beneficial to take a moment to collect random thoughts regarding the Future of Work movement, since there’s so many varied pieces of the complex, evolving puzzle that…

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]]> The World is Nearing Normalcy, But Will the Workforce Ever Be the Same? https://cporising.com/2021/05/28/the-world-is-nearing-normalcy-but-will-the-workforce-ever-be-the-same/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-world-is-nearing-normalcy-but-will-the-workforce-ever-be-the-same Fri, 28 May 2021 10:00:23 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44619 Earlier this week, CNN’s collaboration with Moody Analytics (the “Back-to-Normal Index”) indicated that the United States economy is “90% of the way back to where it was before the pandemic…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 535: Why the Hybrid Work Model is Here to Stay https://cporising.com/2021/05/19/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-535-why-the-hybrid-work-model-is-here-to-stay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-535-why-the-hybrid-work-model-is-here-to-stay Wed, 19 May 2021 10:00:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44539 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, highlights the reasons why the hybrid work model (mix of remote and in-person work) will be a…

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]]> Extending into High-Volume Workforce Management: Beeline Acquires JoinedUp https://cporising.com/2021/05/14/extending-into-high-volume-workforce-management-beeline-acquires-joinedup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=extending-into-high-volume-workforce-management-beeline-acquires-joinedup https://cporising.com/2021/05/14/extending-into-high-volume-workforce-management-beeline-acquires-joinedup/#comments Fri, 14 May 2021 10:00:03 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44504 There is no question that the past 15 months have brought an incredible amount of transformation to the world of work. Although much of the focus was placed on the…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2021/05/14/extending-into-high-volume-workforce-management-beeline-acquires-joinedup/feed/ 1 On Extended Workforce Growth and the Future of Work: A Discussion with Utmost CEO and Co-Founder Annrai O’Toole https://cporising.com/2021/05/06/on-extended-workforce-growth-and-the-future-of-work-a-discussion-with-utmost-ceo-and-co-founder-annrai-otoole/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-extended-workforce-growth-and-the-future-of-work-a-discussion-with-utmost-ceo-and-co-founder-annrai-otoole Thu, 06 May 2021 10:00:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44451 There is no debate as to the role and impact of the extended workforce. Upcoming Ardent Partners research (The State of Contingent Workforce Management 2021) finds that 82% of businesses…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 533: A Conversation with Annrai O’Toole, CEO and Co-Founder of Utmost https://cporising.com/2021/05/05/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-533-a-conversation-with-annrai-otoole-ceo-and-co-founder-of-utmost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-533-a-conversation-with-annrai-otoole-ceo-and-co-founder-of-utmost https://cporising.com/2021/05/05/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-533-a-conversation-with-annrai-otoole-ceo-and-co-founder-of-utmost/#comments Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:53 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44443 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a conversation with Utmost’s CEO and co-founder, Annrai O’Toole. Annrai and I discuss the growth and…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2021/05/05/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-533-a-conversation-with-annrai-otoole-ceo-and-co-founder-of-utmost/feed/ 1 Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 532: “Transformation” as a Continued Future of Work Theme for 2021 https://cporising.com/2021/04/28/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-532-transformation-as-a-continued-future-of-work-theme-for-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-532-transformation-as-a-continued-future-of-work-theme-for-2021 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:00:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44380 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion around why “transformation” will be a continued theme throughout 2021 as businesses continue to inch closer to…

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]]> Why Today’s Direct Sourcing Programs Shouldn’t Overlook Talent Curation https://cporising.com/2021/04/27/why-todays-direct-sourcing-programs-shouldnt-overlook-talent-curation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-todays-direct-sourcing-programs-shouldnt-overlook-talent-curation Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:00:24 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44367 Late last year, Ardent Partners published its groundbreaking Direct Sourcing Toolkit research study, which highlighted the criticality of direct sourcing in a world of talent and work that was seemingly…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 531: The Transformation of Talent and Work https://cporising.com/2021/04/14/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-531-the-transformation-of-talent-and-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-531-the-transformation-of-talent-and-work Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:30:51 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44278 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode features a discussion around the major shifts within the world of talent and work, including adapting to a remote work environment, an increased…

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]]> What’s the Next Big Thing in Contingent Workforce Management? https://cporising.com/2021/03/16/whats-the-next-big-thing-in-contingent-workforce-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-the-next-big-thing-in-contingent-workforce-management Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:00:35 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44094 When I started my industry analyst career (way back in 2006; please, don’t make me feel old!), the contingent workforce was one of several high-profile “complex spend categories,” ones that…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 528: A Conversation with Doug Leeby, CEO of Beeline https://cporising.com/2021/03/10/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-528-a-conversation-with-doug-leeby-ceo-of-beeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-528-a-conversation-with-doug-leeby-ceo-of-beeline Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:00:09 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44070 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode features a conversation with Doug Leeby, CEO of Beeline. Doug and I chat about the solution’s recent news about its extended workforce platform,…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 527: A Conversation with Maria Luoni, President of RightSourcing https://cporising.com/2021/03/03/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-527-a-conversation-with-maria-luoni-president-of-rightsourcing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-527-a-conversation-with-maria-luoni-president-of-rightsourcing Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44027 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by Beeline, features a conversation with Maria Luoni, President of RightSourcing. Maria and I chat about the evolving world of work, the…

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]]> Evolution, Agility, and the Extended Workforce: A Conversation with Doug Leeby, CEO of Beeline https://cporising.com/2021/03/02/evolution-agility-and-the-extended-workforce-a-conversation-with-doug-leeby-ceo-of-beeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evolution-agility-and-the-extended-workforce-a-conversation-with-doug-leeby-ceo-of-beeline https://cporising.com/2021/03/02/evolution-agility-and-the-extended-workforce-a-conversation-with-doug-leeby-ceo-of-beeline/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:00:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=44006 I’m thrilled to welcome Beeline CEO Doug Leeby for an exclusive Q&A session today on CPO Rising. Doug and I chat about the platform’s big news, the evolution of the…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2021/03/02/evolution-agility-and-the-extended-workforce-a-conversation-with-doug-leeby-ceo-of-beeline/feed/ 1 Ardent Partners Launches Definitive Digital Staffing Platforms Report https://cporising.com/2021/02/25/ardent-partners-launches-definitive-digital-staffing-platforms-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-launches-definitive-digital-staffing-platforms-report Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:00:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43960 New Study Addresses Technology Market for Direct Sourcing, Talent Clouds, and On-Demand Staffing BOSTON, MA, February 25, 2021 Ardent Partners, a leading research and advisory firm, announced today that its…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 526: A Conversation with Marc Husain, Managing Director at VectorVMS https://cporising.com/2021/02/24/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-526-a-conversation-with-marc-husain-managing-director-at-vectorvms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-526-a-conversation-with-marc-husain-managing-director-at-vectorvms Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43930 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by Beeline, features the return of Marc Husain, Managing Director at VectorVMS, to the podcast. Marc and I chat about the reality…

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]]> Four Predictions for the Future of Work in 2021 https://cporising.com/2021/02/16/four-predictions-for-the-future-of-work-in-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-predictions-for-the-future-of-work-in-2021 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:00:18 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43853 Ardent Partners defines the “Future of Work” movement as a series of ideas across the talent, technology, and business transformation spectrum that augment how enterprises ultimately optimize how work is…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 525: The Innovation Behind the Extended Workforce https://cporising.com/2021/02/10/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-525-the-innovation-behind-the-extended-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-525-the-innovation-behind-the-extended-workforce Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:00:48 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43777 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, discusses the growth and impact of the extended workforce/agile workforce and highlights why a “balanced,” strategic approach in managing this…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 524: An Ode to Work-From-Home Parents https://cporising.com/2021/02/03/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-524-an-ode-to-work-from-home-parents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-524-an-ode-to-work-from-home-parents Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:00:55 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43725 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, highlights why flexibility-led workplace environments are so critical when millions of professionals are juggling dual roles: remote work and parenting.…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 523: What Does 2021 Hold for the Future of Work? https://cporising.com/2021/01/27/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-523-what-does-2021-hold-for-the-future-of-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-523-what-does-2021-hold-for-the-future-of-work https://cporising.com/2021/01/27/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-523-what-does-2021-hold-for-the-future-of-work/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:13 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43670 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion on what’s in store for 2021 through the lens of the Future of Work movement. What lessons…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2021/01/27/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-523-what-does-2021-hold-for-the-future-of-work/feed/ 1 Workforce Dexterity and the New World of Work: Alexander Mann Solutions Rebrands as AMS https://cporising.com/2021/01/14/workforce-dexterity-and-the-new-world-of-work-alexander-mann-solutions-rebrands-as-ams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=workforce-dexterity-and-the-new-world-of-work-alexander-mann-solutions-rebrands-as-ams Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:00:19 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43600 During the Great Recession of 2008-2009, the two heavyweights of the contingent workforce management (CWM) solutions arena, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Vendor Management Systems (VMS), became (even more than…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 522: A Conversation with Dr. Julie Swann (Department Head, NC State University) on the Impact of Vaccines on 2021 Workforce Strategies https://cporising.com/2020/12/21/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-522-a-conversation-with-dr-julie-swann-department-head-nc-state-university-on-the-impact-of-vaccines-on-2021-workforce-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-522-a-conversation-with-dr-julie-swann-department-head-nc-state-university-on-the-impact-of-vaccines-on-2021-workforce-strategies Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:00:50 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43481 The final 2020 episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by PRO Unlimited and RatePoint, features an in-depth discussion with Dr. Julie Swann, department head and A. Doug Allison…

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]]> Future of Work Influencer Series: Kevin Akeroyd, CEO, PRO Unlimited https://cporising.com/2020/12/18/future-of-work-influencer-series-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-pro-unlimited/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-of-work-influencer-series-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-pro-unlimited https://cporising.com/2020/12/18/future-of-work-influencer-series-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-pro-unlimited/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:00:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43465 Back in October, I had the opportunity to sit down with new PRO Unlimited CEO Kevin Akeroyd on the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast to discuss his outlook for the contingent…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2020/12/18/future-of-work-influencer-series-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-pro-unlimited/feed/ 1 Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 521: 2020 Recap with Dan Beck (COO and Co-Founder of Utmost) and Chris Johnson (Director of Industry Strategy at Checkr) https://cporising.com/2020/12/16/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-521-2020-recap-with-dan-beck-coo-and-co-founder-of-utmost-and-chris-johnson-director-of-industry-strategy-at-checkr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-521-2020-recap-with-dan-beck-coo-and-co-founder-of-utmost-and-chris-johnson-director-of-industry-strategy-at-checkr Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:00:21 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43453 Welcome to the year-in-review episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by PRO Unlimited and RatePoint. We recap 2020 with insights from Dan Beck, co-founder and COO of Utmost,…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 520: 2020 Year-In-Review with Jen Torney (VP of Client Engagement at TAPFIN) and Brian Hoffmeyer (SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline) https://cporising.com/2020/12/09/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-520-2020-year-in-review-with-jen-torney-vp-of-client-engagement-at-tapfin-and-brian-hoffmeyer-svp-of-market-strategies-at-beeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-520-2020-year-in-review-with-jen-torney-vp-of-client-engagement-at-tapfin-and-brian-hoffmeyer-svp-of-market-strategies-at-beeline Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:00:25 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43419 This week’s special “2020 Year-in-Review” episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast highlights some of the hottest topics across the worlds of contingent workforce management, staffing, technology and innovation, and,…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 518: Why Promising Vaccine News Should Prompt Deeper Workforce Planning https://cporising.com/2020/11/18/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-518-why-promising-vaccine-news-should-prompt-deeper-workforce-planning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-518-why-promising-vaccine-news-should-prompt-deeper-workforce-planning https://cporising.com/2020/11/18/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-518-why-promising-vaccine-news-should-prompt-deeper-workforce-planning/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:00:05 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43263 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a discussion regarding the early and promising news of in-progress COVID-19 vaccines and how it impacts 2021 workforce planning. As businesses begin…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2020/11/18/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-518-why-promising-vaccine-news-should-prompt-deeper-workforce-planning/feed/ 1 Ardent Partners Launches Definitive VMS Market Report https://cporising.com/2020/11/12/ardent-partners-launches-definitive-vms-market-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardent-partners-launches-definitive-vms-market-report Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:00:41 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43212 Ardent Partners Launches Definitive VMS Market Report New Study Addresses Vendor Management System (VMS) Technology Market BOSTON, MA, November 12, 2020 Ardent Partners, a leading research and advisory firm, announced…

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]]> Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Direct Sourcing (UPCOMING WEBINAR) https://cporising.com/2020/11/10/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-direct-sourcing-upcoming-webinar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-direct-sourcing-upcoming-webinar Tue, 10 Nov 2020 11:00:10 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43198 In today’s competitive landscape, set against the backdrop of a global pandemic and pervasive economic uncertainty, talent engagement is more important than ever before. Not surprisingly, direct sourcing has become…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 517: Why the Agile Workforce Should Be a Priority for 2021 https://cporising.com/2020/11/04/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-517-why-the-agile-workforce-should-be-a-priority-for-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-517-why-the-agile-workforce-should-be-a-priority-for-2021 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:00:38 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43163 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a discussion regarding the criticality of the agile workforce in 2021. We chat about the value of direct sourcing and talent pools…

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]]> Decision 2020: Which Webinar Will You Choose? https://cporising.com/2020/11/03/decision-2020-which-webinar-will-you-choose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=decision-2020-which-webinar-will-you-choose Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:00:33 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43157 Well, the title is deceiving, since you can choose both! Ardent Partners is excited to join both Checkr and Workforce Logiq this week for two exclusive webcasts focused on two…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 516: A Conversation with Kevin Akeroyd, CEO of PROUnlimited https://cporising.com/2020/10/28/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-516-a-conversation-with-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-of-prounlimited/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-516-a-conversation-with-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-of-prounlimited https://cporising.com/2020/10/28/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-516-a-conversation-with-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-of-prounlimited/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:00:31 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=43119 This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a discussion with Kevin Akeroyd, CEO of PROUnlimited. Kevin and I chat about the evolution of the Vendor Management System (VMS) platform,…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2020/10/28/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-516-a-conversation-with-kevin-akeroyd-ceo-of-prounlimited/feed/ 1 Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 514: A Conversation with Catherine Candland, CEO of nextSource https://cporising.com/2020/10/07/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-514-a-conversation-with-catherine-candland-ceo-of-nextsource/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-514-a-conversation-with-catherine-candland-ceo-of-nextsource Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:00:46 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42968 Another all-new episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a conversation with Catherine Candland, CEO of nextSource. Catherine and I chat about the continued evolution of the Managed Service…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 513: A Conversation with Chris Johnson, Director of Industry Strategy at Checkr https://cporising.com/2020/09/30/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-513-a-conversation-with-chris-johnson-director-of-industry-strategy-at-checkr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-513-a-conversation-with-chris-johnson-director-of-industry-strategy-at-checkr Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:00:26 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42926 Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a conversation with Chris Johnson, Director of Industry Strategy at Checkr. Chris and I chat about the growth of the…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 512: A Conversation with Michael Wachholz, CEO of Geometric Results, Inc. (GRI) https://cporising.com/2020/09/23/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-512-a-conversation-with-michael-wachholz-ceo-of-geometric-results-inc-gri/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-512-a-conversation-with-michael-wachholz-ceo-of-geometric-results-inc-gri Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:20 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42884 This week, we chat with Michael Wachholz, CEO of GRI. Michael and I chat about why direct sourcing has become such a hot topic (and how it drives value), the…

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]]> The Impact of Direct Sourcing on the Future of Work https://cporising.com/2020/09/22/the-impact-of-direct-sourcing-on-the-future-of-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-impact-of-direct-sourcing-on-the-future-of-work Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:00:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42871 Direct sourcing, also known as “self-sourcing,” has emerged over the past several years as a powerful instrument in the talent acquisition toolbox. Direct sourcing entails a business, in essence, acting…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 511: A Conversation with Steve Knapp, Director of Coupa Contingent Workforce https://cporising.com/2020/09/16/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-511-a-conversation-with-steve-knapp-director-of-coupa-contingent-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-511-a-conversation-with-steve-knapp-director-of-coupa-contingent-workforce Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:00:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42840 Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a conversation with Steve Knapp, Director of Coupa Contingent Workforce. Steve and I chat about the impact of direct sourcing,…

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]]> 20 for 2020: Key Providers in the 2020s – Utmost https://cporising.com/2020/09/15/20-for-2020-key-providers-in-the-2020s-utmost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-key-providers-in-the-2020s-utmost Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:00:01 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42834 Earlier this year, we initiated the first of our planned 20 for 2020 series’ as an echo to the 10 for 2010 series that we used to launch this site. That first 2020 series…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 510: Reimagining Business Leadership in the Face of Future of Work Transformations https://cporising.com/2020/09/09/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-510-reimagining-business-leadership-in-the-face-of-future-of-work-transformations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-510-reimagining-business-leadership-in-the-face-of-future-of-work-transformations Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:00:55 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42798 This week on the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, we discuss why business leadership must be reimagined in the face of new Future of Work shifts towards empathy and flexibility. Tune…

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]]> 20 for 2020: Key Providers in the 2020s – Beeline https://cporising.com/2020/09/08/20-for-2020-key-providers-in-the-2020s-beeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-for-2020-key-providers-in-the-2020s-beeline Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:00:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42792 Earlier this year, we initiated the first of our planned 20 for 2020 series’ as an echo to the 10 for 2010 series that we used to launch this site. That first 2020 series…

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]]> The Impact of Direct Sourcing in 2020 (and Beyond), Part II https://cporising.com/2020/09/01/the-impact-of-direct-sourcing-in-2020-and-beyond-part-ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-impact-of-direct-sourcing-in-2020-and-beyond-part-ii Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:00:57 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42760 The strategy known as “direct sourcing” has become synonymous with the continued evolution of talent. Businesses that desire true organizational and workforce agility are actively harnessing the power of talent…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 509: A Conversation with Dr. Nina Huntemann, Vice President of Learning at edX https://cporising.com/2020/08/26/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-509-a-conversation-with-dr-nina-huntemann-vice-president-of-learning-at-edx/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-509-a-conversation-with-dr-nina-huntemann-vice-president-of-learning-at-edx Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:00:56 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42731 This week’s all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a conversation with Dr. Nina Huntemann, Vice President of Learning at edX. Dr. Huntemann and I chat about the…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 508: Why Today’s Challenging Business Climate Requires Total Talent Intelligence https://cporising.com/2020/08/19/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-508-why-todays-challenging-business-climate-requires-total-talent-intelligence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-508-why-todays-challenging-business-climate-requires-total-talent-intelligence Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:00:32 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42703 This week’s all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast highlights the importance of total talent intelligence in today’s challenging business climate. Considered the cornerstone of total talent management (also…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 506: The Workplace of the (Near) Future https://cporising.com/2020/08/05/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-506-the-workplace-of-the-near-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-506-the-workplace-of-the-near-future Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:00:39 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42594 Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week’s episode discusses how the future workplace must adopt a “hybrid” approach that harnesses the benefits of both…

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]]> The Workplace of the (Near) Future https://cporising.com/2020/08/04/the-workplace-of-the-near-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-workplace-of-the-near-future Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:00:30 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42589 During the course of my professional career, I’ve worked in both remote/virtual and traditional office environments. I’ve spent time in seemingly-endless conference room meetings and hours-long conference calls. Water cooler…

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]]> Why Direct Sourcing is Your Key to Better Talent…Even Today https://cporising.com/2020/07/23/why-direct-sourcing-is-your-key-to-better-talenteven-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-direct-sourcing-is-your-key-to-better-talenteven-today Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:04 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42502 Back in January, I had a discussion with a human resources (HR) executive who also held the main responsibility for managing her company’s contingent workforce management (CWM) program. The topic…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 505: Why Businesses Must Balance Short- and Long-Term Workforce Planning https://cporising.com/2020/07/22/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-505-why-businesses-must-balance-short-and-long-term-workforce-planning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-505-why-businesses-must-balance-short-and-long-term-workforce-planning Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:00:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42476 Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week’s episode highlights the importance of balancing short- and long-term workforce planning, the reality of contingent workforce growth…

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]]> The Reality of Contingent Workforce Growth in 2020 (Part I) https://cporising.com/2020/07/07/the-reality-of-contingent-workforce-growth-in-2020-part-i/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-reality-of-contingent-workforce-growth-in-2020-part-i https://cporising.com/2020/07/07/the-reality-of-contingent-workforce-growth-in-2020-part-i/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:00:45 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42362 Nearly twelve years ago, businesses across the world were faced with one of the worst financial crises they had ever experienced. Forced to execute mass layoffs and organizational restructuring, many…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2020/07/07/the-reality-of-contingent-workforce-growth-in-2020-part-i/feed/ 5 Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 503: What Does the Second Half of 2020 Hold for the Future of Work Movement? https://cporising.com/2020/07/01/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-503-what-does-the-second-half-of-2020-hold-for-the-future-of-work-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-503-what-does-the-second-half-of-2020-hold-for-the-future-of-work-movement Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:00:15 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42287 Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week’s episode looks back on the first half of 2020, its unprecedented challenges, and the many shifts in…

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]]> Which Future of Work Transformations Will Become Permanent in a Post-Pandemic World? https://cporising.com/2020/06/26/which-future-of-work-transformations-will-become-permanent-in-a-post-pandemic-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-future-of-work-transformations-will-become-permanent-in-a-post-pandemic-world https://cporising.com/2020/06/26/which-future-of-work-transformations-will-become-permanent-in-a-post-pandemic-world/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:00:08 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42235 Over the past month, the business world has seen “phased reopenings” introduce some semblance of normality to life, albeit against a backdrop (as of this week, unfortunately) of some regions…

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]]> https://cporising.com/2020/06/26/which-future-of-work-transformations-will-become-permanent-in-a-post-pandemic-world/feed/ 1 Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 502: A Conversation with Dan Beck, COO and Co-Founder, Utmost https://cporising.com/2020/06/24/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-502-a-conversation-with-dan-beck-coo-and-co-founder-utmost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-502-a-conversation-with-dan-beck-coo-and-co-founder-utmost Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:00:44 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42210 Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline. This week’s episode features a conversation with Utmost’s COO and co-founder, Dan Beck. Dan and I…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 501: Assorted Musings on Phased Business Reopenings, the Future of Work, and More (SEASON PREMIERE) https://cporising.com/2020/06/17/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-501-assorted-musings-on-phased-business-reopenings-the-future-of-work-and-more-season-premiere/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-501-assorted-musings-on-phased-business-reopenings-the-future-of-work-and-more-season-premiere Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:00:34 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42143 Welcome to the Season Five premiere of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline. This week’s episode includes assorted musings on how phased business reopenings will impact the workforce…

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]]> Analyzing the Global Business “Reopenings” and What It Means for the Workforce https://cporising.com/2020/06/16/analyzing-the-global-business-reopenings-and-what-it-means-for-the-workforce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=analyzing-the-global-business-reopenings-and-what-it-means-for-the-workforce Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:00:58 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42120 Last week, I highlighted four trends to watch in the wake of the “phased reopenings” happening across the global business world, including the short- and long-term ramifications of remote and…

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]]> What Do Phased Reopenings Mean for the Workforce? Four Things to Watch https://cporising.com/2020/06/09/what-do-phased-reopenings-mean-for-the-workforce-four-things-to-watch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-phased-reopenings-mean-for-the-workforce-four-things-to-watch Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:00:28 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42076 Across the globe, many countries have begun (or are about to begin) the process of “phased reopenings” of their economies, only three months after the COVID-19 pandemic began. In the…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 440: A Conversation with Rich Oakes, President of GigSmart (SEASON FINALE) https://cporising.com/2020/06/03/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-440-a-conversation-with-rich-oakes-president-of-gigsmart-season-finale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-440-a-conversation-with-rich-oakes-president-of-gigsmart-season-finale Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:00:47 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42036 Welcome to the Season Four finale of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline. This week’s power-packed episode includes some ruminations on the Future of Work (check out yesterday’s…

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]]> Mid-Pandemic Ruminations on the Future of Work https://cporising.com/2020/06/02/mid-pandemic-ruminations-on-the-future-of-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mid-pandemic-ruminations-on-the-future-of-work Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:00:29 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=42023 On the second Sunday in March, I awoke at 6am to begin my typical pre-gym routine. Before rushing out the door, I quickly checked the status of my grocery store…

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]]> Why the Skills Focus of Today’s CWM Programs Means More in a Post-Pandemic World https://cporising.com/2020/05/26/why-the-skills-focus-of-todays-cwm-programs-means-more-in-a-post-pandemic-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-skills-focus-of-todays-cwm-programs-means-more-in-a-post-pandemic-world Tue, 26 May 2020 10:00:42 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41974 That the vast majority (72%) of companies are focused on engaging new and unpredictable skillsets is telling, as the contingent workforce of the future will surely be a relied-upon source…

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]]> Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 439: A Conversation with Tim Pröhm, Vice President of Digital Product Development at KellyOCG https://cporising.com/2020/05/20/contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-439-a-conversation-with-tim-prohm-vice-president-of-digital-product-development-at-kellyocg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingent-workforce-weekly-episode-439-a-conversation-with-tim-prohm-vice-president-of-digital-product-development-at-kellyocg Wed, 20 May 2020 13:00:22 +0000 https://cporising.com/?p=41954 Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline. This week’s episode features a discussion with KellyOCG’s VP of Digital Product Development, Tim Pröhm. Tim…

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