When businesses talk about their workforce, the conversation often focuses on full-time employees. But behind many projects and business operations is another important group: contingent workers.

Contractors, freelancers, consultants, temporary employees, and other non-permanent professionals can help organizations bring in specialized expertise or respond to changing workforce requirements.

For HR and procurement teams, however, simply hiring contingent talent isn't the whole equation. Organizations also need to consider:

• Worker classification and compliance

• How contingent talent is sourced

• Supplier and contractor management

• Workforce visibility

• Cost and utilization

• Onboarding and offboarding

• Long-term workforce planning

As contingent work becomes more prominent, understanding how this workforce operates can help organizations build more informed talent strategies.

Compunnel's latest guide explains what a contingent worker is, the different forms contingent work can take, supporting workforce data, and what this shift means for modern businesses.

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https://www.compunnel.com/what-is-a-contingent-worker

For HR leaders, what is the biggest challenge in managing a contingent workforce today?