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Talent Curation – What Is Talent Curation? The Human Engine Behind Direct Sourcing
As someone who has been in the recruiting space for over 25 years, more and more, I have had the opportunity to witness organizations modernize...
What is Direct Sourcing?
Direct sourcing has quickly become one of the most discussed strategies in workforce solutions—but it’s also one of the least consistently defined....
Getting Your IC Program in Shape: A New Year’s Guide to Compliance
The start of a new year is when many organizations evaluate their goals, clean up processes, and set the tone for what’s ahead. For me personally,...
Defying Gravity: What 2025 Taught Us & Talent Shifts into 2026
Reflecting on 2025 in the talent industry, whether you are a provider, a procurement professional, or a buyer, we have all navigated significant...
The ROI of Talent Curation: How the Right Partner Reduces Costs and Time-to-Fill
In today’s fast-moving talent market, hiring the right people quickly and efficiently is more critical than ever. But with increasing competition...
Why the Right Talent Curation Partner is Key to Direct Sourcing Success
The way companies find and hire top talent is evolving. Direct sourcing platforms and AI-driven recruiting tools have transformed how businesses...
What are the Benefits of Managed Direct Sourcing?
In today's ever-changing job market, businesses are always looking for ways to improve their hiring process and attract top talent. Managed direct...
What is Managed Direct Sourcing and What Can it Do for Your Contingent Workforce Strategy?
We’ve all heard several different terms in the contingent labor industry lately, such as direct sourcing, talent curation, AI, and talent...
Compliance Facts You Need To Know
AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE UPDATE YOU SHOULD KNOW Background Grubhub Misclassification Case On September 20, 2021, the 9th Circuit, led by...