An Introduction to Direct Sourcing Program Design

Organizations today are pushing through the greatest workforce disruption in generations and in order to remain competitive, employers are increasing their utilization of contingent talent to meet their resourcing demands and deliver on their strategic initiatives.   
 
Contingent talent can go by a variety of names, including freelancers, gig workers, temporary talent and Independent Contractors, but regardless of the naming convention, the purpose of their role remains the same: To complete long or short-term project work.   
 
And according to 2021 Gartner research, 32% of business leaders are planning on replacing full-time employees with contingent talent as a cost saving measure. 
 
Yet, as the war for talent continues into 2022, companies are looking for better ways to attract and engage contingent talent.  

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