Utilizing Contingent Workforces in Response to Labor Shortages

The growth of the contingent workforce continues. Is a response to both labor shortages and skill shortages. We will look at how to manage these workers on a global basis.

Why:

The contingent workforce has grown dramatically in recent years due to labor shortages, evolving skill requirements, and globalization supported by technology. Some 80% of global companies use contingent workers and 65% of them expect to add even more.

Description:

The contingent workforce consists of independent contractors, temporary workers, leased workers, part-time workers, fixed contract workers, and more. It is a phenomenon that is global in its impact. Employers must be concerned about their local laws as well as the laws in different states, provinces, and countries.

We will discuss:

• Introduction to Contingent Workforces
• Why use Contingent Workers?
• The Contingent Worker Market
• Legal Considerations for Contingent Work Arrangements
• Addressing Misclassification Risks
• Challenges of Fixed-Term Contracts
• Risks of Remote Work Policies
• What employers should do
• And so much more…

Take-home value:

• Understanding the opportunties associated with the contingent workforce.
• Understanding the risks associated with the contingent workforce
• How to source contingent workers
• Concerns from numerous countries about the use of contingent workers
• How to manage offshore compliance concerns
• And so much more…