This article was produced by Practice Director Krishna Charan and Vice President Vignesh Kannan fromEverest Group, which provides comprehensive research on technology and business services.
Charan并讨论如何Kannan或有workforce has been redefined post-pandemic from a tactical to a strategic asset as enterprises increasingly turn to skilled extended workers to answer their talent woes and provide agility and flexibility. Vendor management systems (VMS) have evolved with this trend and can help deliver advanced technology capabilities to manage the contingent workforce. Read on to learn important questions to consider before embarking on a contingent workforce strategy.
The current business environment, marked by an increase in layoffs and hiring freezes, probably takes you back in time to 2008.
The consoling affirmation of business preparedness to help face the turbulent economy this time may ease some of the challenges for enterprises. Unfortunately, the economy isn’t the only woe business leaders are battling.
Many factors remain that make 2023 highly unpredictable: the Russia-Ukraine conflict, thecost-of-living crisis, China’seconomic slowdown, and other concerns.
So, it’s not surprising that enterprises increasingly are seeking ways to be agile and resilient—and not just mitigating risks in the current uncertain times but also working toward future-proofing their businesses.
However, the path to achieving this goal can be turbulent, especially without the backing of a skilled workforce.
An Emerging Talent Source
The scarcity of skilled individuals due to the much discussed talent-demand supply gap is another issue to tackle. With an aging population and a shift in present-day
expectations—such as more individuals prioritizing work-life balance or following their entrepreneurial desires—fewer workers are seeking traditional employment. Significant research indicates the talent shortage will continue for at least another couple of years.
In times of rapid technological transformation for enterprises, the unfulfilled demand for techno-functional skill sets is likely to be an unavoidable challenge.
However, the contingent workforce has been a reliable option and, more often than not, a savior when it comes to addressing the holistic talent needs of businesses.
While the inclusion of a contingent workforce isn’t revolutionary, organizations haven’t always considered this as a strategic lever to achieve agility, flexibility, and scalability.
Frequently, organizations with a nonstrategic focus still consider the contingent workforce as just a means to offset permanent employees. Organizations that take a strategic approach can be disruptors.