Who manages the supplier chain in a contingent workforce program?
Contingent workforce management (CWM) programs are fundamentally constructed to manage a process.
Read more
Integrations; It’s Broken, Who Fixes It?
So hopefully we can all agree that being able to run a contingent workforce program with just one piece of technology working in isolation is…
SOW Misclassification
The first step to tackling Statement of Work / Services spend: address improperly categorized contractors who are performing staff augmentation work on a statement of…
How to Prepare for Uncertainty
I feel like we live in very uncertain times. Brexit alone is enough to paralyse most people and companies. And it’s not just me.
Are You Paying Your Contingent Workforce All Wrong?
The term “contingent worker” is used to describe “work arrangements that differ from regular/permanent, direct wage and salary employment.” In other words, contingent workers join…
Brightfield Strategies Announces Key Hires to Support Dramatic Growth
New York City, New York – May 3, 2018 – Brightfield Strategies, the preeminent workforce analytics and consulting company, today announced several new additions to…
The Process of Determining the Right HR Data Science Delivery Model
by Jason Ezratty and Michael Benyamin Uncovering the right HR data science delivery vehicle isn’t always straightforward. For people analytics teams, the road may be…
Leveraging the Right Talent to Maximize the Benefits of Data Science
by Jason Ezratty and Michael Benyamin Although the volume and quality of data generated by HR systems is escalating, data science in HR is still…
What is the Value of a Managed Service Program Beyond Year 1?
How do you articulate the year-on-year value creation of a managed service program?
The Human Cloud: Winning the War for Talent
The human cloud offers exciting new options for buyers of staffing services.
Global Process Design: When One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Here’s a good strategy for putting the building blocks in place when you’re implementing a global rollout.
System of Record: What is it?
Learn why the system of record is so important and how to design process around it.
Implementing SOW Management
Overcoming typical SOW challenges, how VMS can help, and reducing risks.
Conquering SOW Spend: The Unrealized Next Big Thing
Learn about the four things successful organizations do to incorporate SOW.
TA Metrics Survey Webinar
Organizations intend to double their use of talent acquisition benchmarks during 2018.
Tailoring MSP Solutions to Manufacturing Environments
Learn how MSPs can add value to manufacturing environments.
Technical Ability vs. Domain Expertise: Which is More Important for the Resourcing Function?
Is domain expertise more important than technical ability?
Raising the Bar: Going from Tactical to Strategic with your MSP
A new style of MSP contract based on risk and reward is discussed.
Ways to Factor in Location when Benchmarking
Very few reports, metrics, or benchmarks that relate to resourcing can be considered to be completely meaningful without taking location into account. Here are two…
#1 on Your CWM Programme Implementation Checklist: Reporting
Defining your reporting requirements is the very first thing you should do since it drives your processes, system requirements, and operating model design.
GDPR and the Case for Using VMS and ATS Solutions
If you’re still on the fence about using VMS or ATS solutions, a looming regulation might finally convince you.
The Pros and Cons of Niche vs General Staffing Providers
Just what is the right mixture of vendors?
Purchase Orders and Contingent Labor
Should you continue using Purchase Orders (POs) from your procurement/ERP system for contingent labor?
Don’t Let Poor Training Derail Your Contingent Workforce Programme
Training is one of the most overlooked parts of CWM implementation. Here are four critical things you can do to design killer training.
3 Things to Start Doing Tomorrow to Take Your Contingent Worker Management Program Global
Take 3 actions to deliver better outsourced labor insights.
Brightfield Strategies President Named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ Staffing 100 Luminaries List
Jason Ezratty Named to “Most Influential People in Staffing” List for Fourth Time New York City, New York – February 20, 2018 – Brightfield Strategies,…
Talent Talk Radio
Brightfield CEO, Ron Mester, challenges some long-held views of HR and what needs to be continually challenged to keep HR relevant and moving forward in…
Bartech and Guidant Group Adopt Brightfield Analytics Platform to Enhance Strategic Value
New York City, New York – February 6, 2018 – Brightfield, the preeminent workforce analytics and consulting company, and two Impellam Group plc managed service…
Talent Acquisition Benchmark Usage to Double in 2018
Survey Also Finds Unexceptional Satisfaction Ratings and Significant Challenges with Benchmarks New York City, New York – January 31, 2018 – Brightfield Strategies, the preeminent…
Brightfield Strategies Expands Executive Team with Two Key Hires
March 23, 2017, New York, NY – Workforce analytics and strategy consultancy Brightfield Strategies today announced two key additions to their executive team: Chief Financial Officer,…
Climate Change: To Survive, the VMS has to Evolve to a More Holistic Solution
A reflection on the evolution of the VMS, past, present and future.
The Right Data
Using all the data you collect will be a boon to your CW program, but be sure to start with data containing similar enough characteristics…
The Next Frontier: Will the Human Cloud Change CW Management?
The human cloud is growing fast, yet many companies still struggle with tapping into this talent pool.
Dipping Your Toes into Talent Pools
Savvy buyers of contingent labor are avoiding battles for quality talent by diving head first into talent pools.