Renee Hughes

The age in which automation, AI, chatbots and other major tech disruptors become the norm is fast approaching - but are you ready? Are any of these available that you can actually use and can be applied within your contingent staffing program? Has the contingent staffing model really evolved as we expected, and where is it going? Leading contingent staffing visionaries will share their thoughts on what’s next so that you can prepare for future changes, regardless of where your program falls within the maturity cycle. Key discussion topics include:

• Current and expected future use of AI within contingent staffing

• How to stay abreast and ensure your program is keeping pace

• Develop a go-forward action plan to prepare

Given the increasing complexity and presence of global operations and supply chains, more and more demands are being placed on contingent workforce programs to deliver qualified talent in a timely yet compliant manner. Whether it’s a new overseas office opening up, augmenting additional project personnel, or supporting off-shoring efforts, there’s no shortage of situations where contingent labor professionals are being asked to be the experts in program globalization. This engaging case study will show you how Deloitte’s program stepped up to the globalization challenge and give you the tools needed to further your own journey, helping you to:

• Stay on top of the complexities surrounding local regulatory requirements for employees, freelance/gig/independent and self-employed workers

• Ensure your program aligns with data protection rules and regulations

• Ask the right questions and effectively negotiate with your global contingent staffing providers

Even if you’re the largest client of your MSP, VMS, etc., you might not always be getting the best work. Alternatively, it’s typically your MSP/VMS’s best client that gets the best work – and you don’t have to spend the most money to receive it! This engaging panel will provide you with tangible takeaways to make sure that you are making the most out of your relationship. Key takeaways will include:

• How well-intentioned procurement (and sometimes HR!) requests can create havoc on a relationship

• Keeping staffing firms honest – two way street between client and staffing firm

• How to assessing the value of your partners and determine how and when to change course