The Contingent Compass Podcast
🎙️ The Contingent Compass Podcast 🎙️
The world of work is changing—fast. Traditional employment models are evolving, and contingent talent is at the heart of this transformation. Whether you're an HR leader, Procurement executive, or business strategist, The Contingent Compass Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of non-employee labor with confidence and clarity.
Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde, a 25-year industry veteran, this podcast breaks down the strategies, risks, and opportunities in managing contingent labor—without the jargon, fluff, or sales pitches.
Each episode delivers a range of practical insights, real-world case studies, and expert interviews to help you:
âś… Optimize costs without sacrificing quality
âś… Mitigate compliance risks and navigate global regulations
âś… Leverage diverse talent and suppliers to boost DE&I
âś… Choose the right tech and vendors for seamless workforce management
âś… Stay ahead of trends shaping the future of work
If you're responsible for contingent workforce decisions and want straight-talking, actionable advice that actually moves the needle, this podcast is for you.
🎧 Subscribe now and transform your contingent workforce strategy—one episode at a time.
The Contingent Compass Podcast
The 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Contingent Workforce Management
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🚨 The 10 Biggest Mistakes in Contingent Workforce Management (And How to Fix Them!) 🚨
Most companies think they have a handle on their contingent workforce. The reality? They’re just reacting—overpaying for talent, struggling with compliance, and missing key opportunities to optimize.
And in today’s world, 40-50% of your workforce could be contingent. If you don’t have a solid strategy, you’re not just behind—you’re at serious risk of compliance nightmares, talent shortages, and wasted spend.
🎙 In this episode, I break down the 10 biggest mistakes companies make in contingent workforce management—and more importantly, how to fix them before they cost you millions.
đź’ˇ Are you making any of these mistakes?
❌ Treating contingent labor as a procurement exercise
❌ Ignoring misclassification risks (until it’s too late)
❌ Relying too heavily on a single staffing supplier
❌ Failing to leverage data & technology
❌ Overlooking the power of direct sourcing
❌ Neglecting workforce planning & agility
❌ Lack of governance & oversight
❌ Ignoring DE&I in contingent workforce strategy
❌ Failing to integrate contingent workers into company culture
❌ Ignoring the future of work in workforce planning
The companies that fix these issues NOW will dominate the future of work.
📢 Want to know how to avoid these costly mistakes? Listen now!
🔊 What’s the biggest challenge YOUR company is facing with contingent workforce management? Drop a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts. 👇
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