The Age of Socially-Sourced Talent in CWM
We all may be sick of hearing the phrases “the war on talent” or “the talent wars,” however, the very truth of contemporary contingent workforce management (CWM) dictates that talent…
The Three Goals Every CWM Program Should Strive For
Today’s CPO Rising article is an extension of our “things that matter” series in the contingent workforce management industry. We’ve covered the tactical, strategic, and analytical capabilities that matter for…
CWM and Supplier Management: Where Does Technology Fit In?
The notion of “procurement’s influence” is no strange term around these parts. In fact, collaboration is a common theme in the articles posted here on CPO Rising, and it’s certainly…
Common Fodder in the World of Contingent Workforce Management
In mid-May, I joined Peoplefluent for a webinar that was focused on the notion of the “contingent workforce tsunami,” a concept that reflects the veritable growth and ultimate evolution of…
Three Big Data Capabilities in CWM That Matter
Over the past few years, enterprises have relied upon a variety of strategies to enhance business processes and gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Automation of key processes…
Connect, Learn, Succeed: Two Days at Beeline’s Customer Conference
Last week, in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Vendor Management System (VMS) technology provider Beeline held its annual user conference. The event, in which nearly 100 customers of the solution provider convened,…
Chief Procurement Officers in 2014: Procurement’s Convergence with Business Travel
Ardent Partners recently published our annual CPO Rising report (entitled CPO Rising 2014: Convergence) and of all the reports we publish this year, the focus of this report is exactly geared towards our…
Procurement’s CWM Responsibilities
Welcome to the first article in a series that will examine which internal unit owns responsibility for the vast array of intricate attributes of contemporary contingent workforce management. Today’s article…
Who is the “Ace” of Your Contingent Workforce Management Program?
The summer is fast-approaching (if the warmer temperatures in New England are any indication) and, for most people, this season equates to enjoying America’s favorite pastime: baseball. Being from Boston…
The Perfect Storm of Non-Traditional Talent
[Publisher’s Note: I saw an interview this week mentioning the perfect storm that is brewing in the contingent workforce market and it reminded me of this article from Chris that…