April 03 - 05, 2024
JW Marriott LA LIVE, Los Angeles, CA
Unlocking Potential, Igniting Growth: The Evolution of Contingent Staffing Partnerships
Flextrack invites you to a Breakfast Magic Show: The Wizardry of AI in Your VMS from 7:30 am - 8:30 am on April 4th, 2024 at ProcureCon. You’ll walk away with insights and your very own pair of custom FLX Nike Blazers.
Overcoming challenges in your extended workforce program is no mystery. Powerful, trusted AI technology applied to the right use cases can tame complexity and make problems disappear while amplifying the efficiency, compliance, and impact of your program.
Join Flextrack magicians Jeff Mike, Michael Cannon, and Beth Bruder as they demonstrate how AI in your VMS can:
· Identify and overcome bottlenecks and risks in your onboarding process
· Reduce contractor time to productivity
· Streamline candidate presentation and selection
· Summarize complex data into predictive, actionable insights for executives and program leaders Learn more about Flextrack at: www.flextrack.com Follow Flextrack on Linkedin: @Flextrack-Inc
In an era of rapidly evolving labor laws and a shifting gig economy, President Biden's new independent contractor regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) mark a significant pivot in how organizations classify and manage their workforce. This workshop is designed to demystify the complexities surrounding these new rules, debunk prevalent myths, and equip organizations with the knowledge and strategies to ensure compliance while safeguarding their operational dynamics. Through a combination of expert insights, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will gain a deep understanding of the regulations' implications and how to navigate the legal, HR, and ethical considerations effectively.
Learning Objectives:
Participants in this session will obtain a comprehensive understanding of the following key areas:
1. The Core of the New Regulations: An in-depth exploration of President Biden's independent contractor rules, focusing on the key changes from previous guidelines, and the criteria used to classify workers under the FLSA.
2. Demystifying Common Myths: Addressing and correcting widespread misconceptions about the independent contractor status under the new rules, providing clarity on who is affected and how.
3. Best Practices for Compliance: Practical guidance on implementing strategies and processes to ensure your organization complies with the new regulations, including tips for auditing and adjusting current employment contracts and practices.
4. Ethical Considerations: Exploring the ethical dimensions of worker classification, including the impact on worker rights, benefits, and organizational responsibility.
5. Risk Management Strategies: Techniques for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with misclassification of employees as independent contractors, including legal liabilities and financial penalties.
6. Navigating Legal Challenges: An overview of potential legal challenges and how to prepare for and respond to litigation or disputes arising from the new classification rules.
7. Future-Proofing Your Workforce Strategy: Insight into adapting your workforce management practices to remain agile and compliant in the face of future regulatory changes and trends in the gig economy.
Target Audience:
This workshop is ideal for CW Program owners, HR professionals, legal advisors, and anyone interested or responsible for workforce management and compliance within their organization.
Session Format:
The session will feature a mix of breakout discussion groups, short presentation by legal and HR experts, Q&A panels, and scenario-based workshops to provide a holistic and engaging learning experience.
By the end of this workshop, participants will have a clear roadmap for navigating the complexities of the FLSA's new independent contractor rules, ensuring their organizations remain compliant, ethical, and competitive in the evolving labor market.
John Ward, Program Director, ProcureCon Contingent Staffing
Dive into the transformative world of supplier diversity with 'Forging the Future: Embracing Supplier Diversity in Contingent Staffing Partnerships.' As the business landscape evolves, embracing diverse suppliers in contingent staffing has become more than just a checkbox - it's a strategic imperative. This panel brings together luminaries and trailblazers who champion inclusion and innovation in their contingent staffing strategies. They'll provide a comprehensive overview of the myriad benefits, challenges, and success stories, illustrating how supplier diversity fuels business growth, innovation, and sustainability.
Key Takeaways:
Strategic Success: Understand how incorporating diverse suppliers into contingent staffing partnerships can offer unique insights, drive innovation, and provide a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Inclusive Challenges & Solutions: Delve into the hurdles faced in forging diverse supplier relationships and the innovative solutions that have been developed to overcome them, paving the way for a more inclusive future.
Sustainability & Growth: Recognize the long-term benefits of diverse supplier partnerships, from fostering community growth and development to enhancing brand reputation and ensuring sustainability in an ever-evolving global market.
AI has changed the talent acquisition space forever. On one hand, AI tools can be used to streamline certain aspects of the talent acquisition process. On the other hand, certain AI tools in the market increase the potential for candidate fraud.
This session will discuss how your organization can leverage cutting-edge AI tools in the hands of strong recruiters to streamline operations, save resources, and optimize your talent acquisition process.
Furthermore, the session will highlight the interplay between AI and human capital in protecting organizations from fraudulent candidates. AI's validation tools and fraud detection mechanisms, when paired with the expertise of SME recruiters conducting interviews and understanding job roles beyond their descriptions, contribute to building a more reliable and secure workforce.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the transformative potential of AI, strike the right balance between technology and human expertise, and enhance your recruitment strategies for long-term success.
Dive into a compelling case study that showcases the profound impact of seamless collaboration between Human Resources and stakeholders. Explore real-world scenarios where unity paved the way for transformative business outcomes and discover how to ignite synergy to foster empowering partnerships in your own organization.
Key Take-Aways:
· Proven strategies to bridge the gap between HR and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
· The transformative potential of genuine collaboration, with real-world examples of its success.
· Practical steps and best practices to strengthen partnerships and achieve a unified organizational vision.
How do you build a mature category management program for labor focused on SOW work? Pratik will walk us through taking a program where the maturity when he came in was req by req execution with not to exceed rate with a few key suppliers and large tail, to mapping out the process to identify waste to execute labor better faster, cheaper to gathering the data to drive towards a centralized VMS solution, building the relationships internal/external and what is possible once the program becomes mature to driving towards optimization.
Nearly every business, regardless of industry, is losing value from over 30% of their external labor spend. The importance of category management, building better category strategies, and identifying and mitigating supplier risks has even greater meaning. For procurement leaders to thrive as an integral and influential business asset, supplier intelligence has never been more important. As the buyer, you rely on trusted source-to-pay processes and tools for standardization, visibility, and efficiency benefits. However, they are proving to provide an opening for suppliers to capitalize on control weaknesses. Sapience will quickly show you how your company can attain material savings while simultaneously maintaining steady operations and a consistent and predictable labor supply.
Delve into the intricacies of self-managed programs in contingent staffing with our comprehensive case study exploring the benefits, challenges, and unforeseen outcomes of such initiatives. Tailored for contingent staffing practitioners, this session will offer insights into the best practices, pitfalls, and critical lessons learned from direct experiences. Attendees can expect to walk away with:
A guided session to get insight from your peers around how to sell and implement strategic change at your firm.
The "Better Together" panel gathers industry trailblazers to discuss how contingent staffing practitioners can strengthen their partnerships with Managed Service Providers (MSP) and Vendor Management Systems (VMS). By exploring practical strategies and insights, the panel aims to foster more effective collaborations that optimize the management of contingent workforces.
Key Takeaways:
Proactive Communication: Regular dialogues between contingent staffing practitioners, MSPs, and VMS can unearth common challenges and co-create solutions, ensuring alignment of objectives and processes.
Joint Training Initiatives: Collaborative training sessions can help practitioners and their MSP and VMS partners understand the intricacies of each party's roles, promoting better teamwork and maximizing system potential.
Feedback Loops: Establishing structured feedback mechanisms can enable practitioners to continually refine and evolve their partnerships with MSP and VMS, leading to better outcomes and improved stakeholder satisfaction.
Shifts in labor dynamics, globalization of the workforce, inflation, and the changing needs of talent are holding our customers back from achieving business results. Even if they have the technology strategy and the roadmaps in place, companies are not able to successfully execute due to gaps in talent. The solution lies beyond just staffing; building elite teams with high productivity, engagement, and retention requires expert guidance in culture, performance, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We can no longer accept the status quo of contingent staffing; we need to humanize vs. commodify the consultant experience. By improving the consultant experience and developing tailored talent strategies, such as building and fostering custom talent pipelines, we’re able to successfully support our customers as we enter the future of the digital workforce.
Key Takeaways
In today's ever-changing workforce, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives stand as pillars in the staffing industry. However, the journey to genuine inclusion is more like riding a roller coaster—full of thrilling highs, stomach-dropping lows, and unexpected loops. From one roadblock to another, many of us find ourselves frustrated, exhausted, and in need of some collective therapy. Group hugs available upon request!
Join us in this interactive session where we'll create a safe space for open dialogue. Attendees will reflect on and celebrate their DE&I victories, share setbacks and challenges, and collectively chart the way forward. By fostering honest conversations, we aim to identify common barriers and pitfalls, shedding light on what's not working and why
Join us for a compelling case study presentation led by Cathy Penrod, Director of Workforce Management at Menasha Packaging, and Rodney Penrod, Commander at Hoffman Estates Police Department and CEO of Ten86 Consulting. This session dives into the critical aspects of workplace safety and effective crisis management strategies. Through their unique professional perspectives, the Penrods will explore real-world scenarios, demonstrating the importance of preparedness, communication, and resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into creating a safer work environment and developing robust crisis response plans that can be applied across various industries.
Three Important Takeaways:
Proactive Preparedness: Learn the importance of anticipating potential crises and implementing preemptive measures to mitigate risks. Discover how a comprehensive safety protocol and regular training sessions can equip employees with the knowledge and tools they need to handle emergencies efficiently.
Effective Communication: Understand the role of clear, timely communication before, during, and after a crisis. The presentation will highlight strategies for maintaining open lines of communication between management, employees, and emergency services, ensuring that all parties are informed and coordinated in their response efforts.
Building Resilience: Gain insights into fostering a resilient organizational culture that can withstand and recover from crises. The speakers will share their experiences in nurturing a supportive work environment that encourages adaptability, teamwork, and continuous learning from past incidents to strengthen future crisis management capabilities
Outsourcing Cost Reduction leveraging ProHance Analytics for your partner management ecosystem; by Leveraging ready to use analytics from ProHance to Optimize overtime and related costs; Get Visibility into true productivity – aids in right-sizing; Make data-driven decisions on hiring; Cost savings on potential attendance leakage.
We will unravel the critical debate around Employer of Record (EOR) strategies. Leading industry experts convene to dissect the implications, challenges, and opportunities presented by EOR, addressing its pivotal role in modern staffing practices and how it reshapes the landscape of workforce management.
Key Take-Aways:
Strategic Alignment: Understanding EOR strategies is vital in ensuring alignment with business goals, driving efficiency and ensuring compliance in the contingent workforce.
Risk Mitigation: Adopting the right EOR strategy can significantly reduce potential legal and financial risks associated with contract workers, safeguarding both the business and its temporary staff.
Future-proofing Operations: In an era of evolving labor laws and workforce preferences, being well-versed in EOR strategies positions contingent staffing practitioners to be agile, adaptable, and forward-thinking in their approach.
Join us for an interactive case study session that delves into the complex and nuanced world of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in contingent staffing programs. Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, we will explore real-world examples that showcase both the positive outcomes and the challenges associated with implementing DE&I initiatives in the contingent workforce.
Key Take- Aways:
Complex Landscape of DE&I in Contingent Staffing: The world of diversity, equity, and inclusion within contingent staffing is multi-faceted and presents unique challenges and opportunities. It is not a straightforward endeavor, and it requires careful navigation to ensure fairness and inclusion.
Real-World Outcomes: There are tangible results, both positive and negative, associated with DE&I initiatives in the contingent workforce. By examining real-world examples, participants can gain a deeper understanding of the potential benefits and pitfalls of such initiatives, helping them make informed decisions for their organizations.
Engagement is Key: Successful implementation of DE&I strategies in contingent staffing necessitates active engagement, discussion, and hands-on activities. To achieve the desired outcomes and to navigate the challenges, it is crucial for stakeholders to be involved, informed, and proactive in their approach to DE&I.
Delve into the metrics that matter most as we explore the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that gauge the effectiveness of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives within the contingent labor workforce. Esteemed panelists shed light on how to set, measure, and achieve meaningful D&I goals, ensuring that your temporary workforce truly represents the diverse tapestry of the modern world.
Key Take-Aways:
Quantifiable Progress: Learn how the right KPIs can provide tangible evidence of D&I advancements, validating efforts and guiding further strategy refinement.
Enhanced Stakeholder Value: Recognize the profound impact of a diverse and inclusive contingent workforce on innovation, creativity, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Ethical Responsibility & Compliance: Understand the imperative of measuring D&I not just as a moral duty, but also to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and societal expectations.
From initial planning to execution, this session offers invaluable insights into the best practices, common pitfalls, and crucial decision-making processes that can make or break your staffing endeavor. Whether you're a novice or seasoned professional, discover strategies to propel your program to new heights.
Key Take-Aways:
Best Practices for Initiating: Understanding the foundational steps and tools that ensure a successful kickoff, saving time, and ensuring optimal resource utilization.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Gain insights into the most frequent missteps and challenges encountered, and how to navigate them effectively to prevent wasted efforts and resources.
Strategic Decision-Making: Harness the power of informed decision-making by recognizing critical junctions in the staffing journey and the strategies to address them for sustained success.
Embark on a comprehensive journey to understand the evolution of "Gen One" programs from their nascent stages to maturity. This panel offers a step-by-step guide for practitioners looking to refine, scale, and mature their foundational initiatives. Accompanied by seasoned experts, we'll navigate the challenges, milestones, and success stories, ensuring every "first-gen" program reaches its full potential.
Key Take-Aways:
Blueprint to Evolution: Gain a roadmap detailing the stages of a "Gen One" program's life cycle, ensuring systematic and strategic progression.
Overcoming Growing Pains: Learn from the lived experiences of panelists who've tackled common hurdles, and amass a toolkit of best practices for smoother scaling.
Maximizing Program Impact: Understand how to leverage the inherent strengths of a "first-gen" initiative, ensuring it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with organizational objectives as it matures.
It takes more than just finding the right people. This interactive session will offer an in-depth look into success stories of how tailored talent services and improved consultant experience can further achieve business goals. Whether it’s pioneering innovative ways of training and developing international nurses to build bespoke talent pipelines, transforming onboarding and performance review processes for successful consultant engagement to increase retention of engineers, or upskilling sales and marketing teams for higher knowledge and impact – there is an opportunity to optimize the impact of contingent labor partnerships. Join us in this advanced workshop to tap into strategic plans for managing, developing, and empowering high-performance teams.
Key Takeaways
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