A strong programme office can lead to contingent workforce success

The growth of the contingent workforce is undoubtedly one of the most important developments in the world of work at present.

With analysts predicting the group could account for as much as a fifth of the global workforce within the next ten years or so, these candidates and the advantages they can bring to an organisation simply cannot be ignored.

As a result, a growing number of businesses are turning to managed service programmes (MSP) to handle their contingent talent.

The best MSP providers are those that provide a programme office - a single destination from which an entire operation can be managed and coordinated.

Taking this approach has many benefits. Primarily, it makes the entire MSP process far more efficient because there is one single point of contact for all the various suppliers, contractors and hiring managers involved.

Furthermore, there is just one set of rates with appropriate rate cards and a single talent pipeline to ensure access to quality candidates whenever they may be needed.

Using contingent staff has numerous advantages, but this section of the workforce needs to be carefully managed if its full potential is to be unlocked. If this isn't achieved, things run the risk of spiralling out of control.

An effective programme office can ensure this does not come to pass. It has the capabilities to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of an MSP programme, ranging from supplier vetting through to time sheet tracking.

Getting the most out of the contingent workforce is already vital for organisations looking to thrive in the modern business world and will only become more important as the influence of this group continues to grow. Running your MSP solution through a strong programme office is one of the best ways to achieve this.

You can learn more about Allegis Global Solutions' contingent workforce programme office here.