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đ§ Unlocking Hidden Savings in Your Vendor Agreements đ°
Are hidden costs quietly draining your workforce budget? Many companies are unknowingly losing thousands â sometimes hundreds of thousands â through outdated contracts, excessive SLAs, and sneaky fees.
In this episode of The Contingent Compass Podcast, I reveal 16 powerful strategies to uncover those hidden savings â without compromising service quality or damaging supplier relationships.
đ Key Takeaways:
â How to audit your vendor agreements for overlooked costs
â Smarter negotiation tactics that maintain partnerships
â Why supplier innovation may be your biggest untapped savings strategy
â How to build performance incentives that reduce costs AND improve results
â Plus â how to embrace real-time pricing models and ESG-focused partnerships to drive even greater valueđĄ If youâre responsible for contingent labor, procurement, or vendor management â you canât afford to miss this one.
Have you ever uncovered unexpected savings in a vendor agreement? I'd love to hear your story â drop a comment below! đ
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đ¨ Are You Struggling to Gain Support for Your Contingent Workforce Program? đ¨
Convincing internal stakeholders to back your contingent workforce program can feel like herding cats... while blindfolded... on roller skates. đąđź
But here's the truth: Without internal support, even the best workforce strategy will struggle to get off the ground.
So how do you win hearts and minds?
â Identify the right stakeholdersâand speak their language.
â Align your program with core business objectives.
â Use data to build a rock-solid business case.
â Tackle objections head-on before they derail your plan.
â Secure quick wins to build momentum and prove impact.
THis episode is packed with practical strategies to help you secure internal buy-in and turn your contingent workforce program into a strategic advantage.
If youâre tired of battling resistance and want to unlock real results, this guide is for you.
Whatâs the biggest challenge youâve faced in gaining stakeholder support for your contingent workforce program? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
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đ¨ NEW EPISODE ALERT: The Vendor Neutrality Paradox â When Playing Fair Isnât Playing Smart đ¨
"Our MSP program is 100% vendor neutral!"
Sounds great,
right? But what if I told you this "best practice" might actually be
holding your program back?In this week's
Contingent Compass episode, I'm challenging one of the most sacred concepts in
contingent workforce management. Drawing from my experience managing 120,000
contingent resources at Citigroup, I break down:⢠Why perfect
neutrality might be a myth (and why that's okay!)⢠How diversity initiatives and vendor neutrality create an interesting paradox
⢠The hidden costs of "playing fair" that nobody talks about
⢠What "Dynamic Neutrality" looks like in practice
⢠Real examples of programs that found the sweet spot between fairness and performance
If you're
managing a contingent workforce program and struggling with supplier
engagement, performance, or innovation - this episode is for you.đ¤ Question for my network: Have you ever had to choose between
perfect neutrality and program performance? What did you decide?New episodes every Monday.
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đ¨ The 10 Biggest Mistakes in Contingent Workforce Management (And How to Fix Them!) đ¨
Most companies think they have a handle on their contingent workforce. The reality? Theyâre just reactingâoverpaying for talent, struggling with compliance, and missing key opportunities to optimize.
And in todayâs world, 40-50% of your workforce could be contingent. If you donât have a solid strategy, youâre not just behindâyouâre at serious risk of compliance nightmares, talent shortages, and wasted spend.
đ In this episode, I break down the 10 biggest mistakes companies make in contingent workforce managementâand more importantly, how to fix them before they cost you millions.
đĄ Are you making any of these mistakes?
â Treating contingent labor as a procurement exercise
â Ignoring misclassification risks (until itâs too late)
â Relying too heavily on a single staffing supplier
â Failing to leverage data & technology
â Overlooking the power of direct sourcing
â Neglecting workforce planning & agility
â Lack of governance & oversight
â Ignoring DE&I in contingent workforce strategy
â Failing to integrate contingent workers into company culture
â Ignoring the future of work in workforce planningThe companies that fix these issues NOW will dominate the future of work.
đ˘ Want to know how to avoid these costly mistakes? Listen now!
đ Whatâs the biggest challenge YOUR company is facing with contingent workforce management? Drop a commentâIâd love to hear your thoughts. đ
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đ° Think an MSP is Just About Cost Savings? Think Again. đ¨
A Managed Services Program (MSP) is often seen as just another way to cut costs in Contingent Workforce management. But hereâs the truth:
The real value of an MSP isnât about spending lessâitâs about optimizing more.
If your Contingent Workforce program is running on guesswork, outdated processes, and vendor chaos, youâre leaving money, efficiency, and talent on the table.
đĄ In my latest podcast episode, we dive into:
â Why workforce visibility is the missing link to smarter hiring decisions
â How non-compliance mistakes can cost you big (and how to avoid them)
â Why slow hiring is secretly bleeding your companyâs budget
â The difference between cost-cutting and real optimization
â How an MSP turns Contingent Workforce strategy into a competitive advantage
And yes, I even throw in a few workforce horror storiesâbecause nothing makes a point better than a real-world hiring disaster. đ
đĽ Letâs talk: Whatâs the biggest workforce inefficiency your company is facing right now? Drop it in the commentsâIâll share insights on how an MSP can fix it.New episodes every Monday.
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đ The Ultimate Workforce Showdown: HR vs. Procurement! đ
Who should really own your company's Contingent Workforce? Is it HR, with their people-first approach, focus on compliance, and commitment to engagement? Or is it Procurement, the champions of cost control, vendor management, and risk mitigation?
In this episode of The Contingent Compass Podcast, we break down the strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots of both HR and Procurement when it comes to managing contingent labor. Andâspoiler alertâneither side has the full answer!
đ§ What youâll learn in this episode:
â The biggest advantages HR and Procurement each bring to the table
â Where they often fall short (and how those blind spots hurt your workforce)
â Why traditional ownership models are outdatedâand whatâs replacing them
â How companies are solving this battle with a Contingent Workforce Management Office (CWMO)
â Practical steps to align HR and Procurement for a winning strategyđĄ Whether you're an HR leader, a Procurement pro, or a business executive, this episode will challenge the way you think about Contingent Workforce ownership.
đĽ Listen now and join the debate! Who do you think should be in the driverâs seat? Drop a comment and letâs discuss.
New episodes every Monday.
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In this episode, we dive deep into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) within the Contingent Workforce and explore how partnering with diverse suppliers can transform your workforce strategies. Learn why DE&I isnât just a checkboxâitâs a strategic advantage that drives innovation, improves team performance, and supports your business goals.Discover actionable tips on sourcing diverse suppliers, building meaningful partnerships, and measuring success using DE&I metrics like supplier diversity spend, time to fill, and engagement scores. Weâll also discuss how minority suppliers and certified staffing companies (including women, LGBTQ+, and veteran-owned businesses) can help you access untapped talent pools and strengthen your organizationâs workforce innovation.
If youâre in HR, Procurement, or focused on contingent labor strategies, this episode is for you. Donât miss Kieranâs insights on workforce planning, strategic workforce management, and creating smarter, more inclusive workforce strategies. Connect with Kieran on LinkedIn to access valuable resources to boost your DE&I efforts today!
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Are you ready to revolutionize your contingent workforce strategy? In this video, we break down the powerful 3Pâs principleâPeople, Places, and Projectsâand show HR and Procurement leaders how to apply it to help achieve cost reductions, streamlined processes, and future-proof their workforce.
Discover actionable insights tailored for senior HR and Procurement professionals who manage contingent labor programs.
You'll learn:
How to align the 3Pâs (People, Places, Projects) with your contingent labor goals.
Why the future of work demands agility in managing temporary and freelance talent across diverse locations.
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