Mickey Pelletier

Mickey Pelletier

Founder and CEO CWM Strategies
Mickey Pelletier is the CEO and founder of CWM Strategies and the creator of cwRFP, an AI-powered platform purpose-built for the contingent workforce industry that helps staffing firms and MSPs respond to RFPs faster, smarter, and with greater consistency. With 20 years of deep, hands-on experience in the contingent workforce space, Mickey built cwRFP to solve a problem he watched the industry struggle with for years — turning the painful, time-consuming RFP process into a streamlined, repeatable workflow. Through CWM Strategies, Mickey continues to advise organizations on transforming their contingent workforce programs, Known across the community as the "CW Content King," Mickey blends sharp industry expertise with his trademark humor to deliver thought leadership that actually sticks. Whether he's demystifying complex workforce topics or building tools that change how the industry operates, Mickey's focus is always the same: practical solutions that make a real difference.

April 14, 2026

12:00 PM Practitioner Keynote: Program Spotlight: Innovation In Action!

Join Milena Cerdas for an inside look at how Philip Morris International is driving innovation within its global contingent workforce program, from strategy to execution. Moderated by Mickey Pelletier, this candid conversation will highlight real challenges, measurable outcomes, and practical lessons that enterprise leaders can apply immediately to accelerate progress in their own programs. 

April 16, 2026

9:45 AM Panel: Building A Better Mousetrap: Best Practices for Overcoming Candidate Fraud

Candidate fraud has surged, evolving rapidly with advances in remote work, AI generated credentials, and new avenues for impersonation. This thought-provoking panel brings together industry leaders and technology experts to reveal how the most resilient organizations guard their contingent workforce programs against sophisticated fraud schemes. Explore the latest risks from deepfake interviews to identity theft and learn how to embed best practices, tech solutions, and recruiter vigilance into your hiring engine. Leave with a practical playbook to protect your brand, ensure compliance, and maintain trust in every hire.

    • Deploy layered screening including AI powered checks, background verification, and live video identity validation to spot fake candidates before they enter your pipeline
    • Integrate consistency checks across resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and digital footprints to quickly flag suspicious details and impersonators
    • Establish ongoing training for recruiters and hiring managers, share emerging fraud trends, and enable swift cross team communication to stay ahead of new threats 

    Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Mickey.

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