By Kristy Mertz
As recruitment lead for Qualcomm’s contingent workforce management program, I am often approached by staffing firms asking how they can get on our supplier lists or become a preferred provider. Stepping back to consider what makes our most successful suppliers stand out, I have come up with […]
A well-run contingent labor program is like a well-oiled machine — it has many moving parts working together seamlessly and in perfect harmony. The largest components are the managed service program, the vendor management system, the business partners (engagement managers) and the suppliers. While every program has its strengths and weaknesses, when the suppliers and […]
Efficient contingent workforce programs happen when the MSP is allowed to do its job and the suppliers are given room to find the best candidates at economical prices. A tool that helps with this process is the rate card. I do believe in giving the MSP freedom to run the program. At the same […]
People ask all the time about our greatest wish of our suppliers. For me, it’s an absolutely simple but consistently overlooked skill that I want: project management. Project management resources and training are generally reserved for larger projects, i.e. a system or new program implementation. However, it’s often the medium to small projects or […]
Some guidelines for staffing suppliers when planning client appreciation gestures
The giving and receiving of gifts is a common practice in many business relationships, and staffing is no exception. December is a time when many businesses offer gifts, though the practice is not limited to the end of the year.
Years ago, gifts from staffing suppliers could […]
Breaking up, splitting up, getting dumped — they are all phrases used for when a relationship ends. Most of us have been on either end or both of these scenarios in our lives. The scenario exists […]
In the current, fast-moving and shifting environment of company mergers and acquisitions, contingent workforce managers have the continuous task of deciding whether to incorporate or exclude new suppliers into the acquiring company’s MSP/VMS program. Obviously, this is a challenge from any vantage point. Such situations […]
Contingent workforce program managers are often tasked with managing a supplier base that feels as if the word partnership is synonymous with autocracy. We also have to work with our company’s mission, ensuring strategic alignment of all things staff augmentation per corporate […]
The contingent workforce is expanding along with the solutions and services supporting it. No longer are staffing companies just sourcing temps for their clients — they are offering end-to-end process management, automation, independent contractor management, recruitment process outsourcing, workforce management strategies and much […]
Buyers and suppliers alike often feel they are on completely different planets, with signals getting crossed as they communicate across what feels like vast distances. We buyers often hear that our suppliers are frustrated in their […]
