Does Your Contingent Workforce Program Need Realignment?

Just as a car needs regular alignment to ensure smooth handling, fuel efficiency, and even tire wear, a contingent workforce program needs alignment across all its components—strategy, suppliers, compliance, technology, and reporting—to perform at its best. If one element is out of line, it creates drag on the entire system—whether that’s higher costs, compliance risks, or inefficiencies in sourcing. But when everything is properly aligned, the program runs smoothly, delivers predictable results, and maximizes performance over the long haul.

Effective contingent workforce management requires a partner that addresses all aspects of alignment.  Here’s the nextSource approach.

Strategy

When launching a new program and during each annual roadmap review, nextSource goes beyond operational performance indicators for a deeper assessment of program effectiveness, growth potential, and alignment with corporate goals. Using a proprietary survey and analysis methodology, we offer clients

• a current state analysis of the organization’s approach to people, process and technology foundational elements of contingent workforce management.
• an assessment of the program’s structure, governance model, and potential for adaptability, scalability, and continuous growth.
• an analysis of your program’s alignment to your stated priorities for driving business value.

 Suppliers

Staffing supplier optimization ensures only the strongest, most capable agencies are engaged. By concentrating spend with top performers, nextSource delivers faster access to qualified professionals, improves cost efficiency through better rate leverage, and strengthens compliance and accountability. An optimized supplier mix also broadens access to diverse and niche providers, ensuring a richer candidate pool while reducing risk. The result is a high-performing supply base that delivers consistent quality, speed, and value.

Compliance

nextSource ensures that every contractor, freelancer, and staffing agency professional is classified, vetted, and managed in accordance with labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies. We also provide regular updates on changing legislation and its impact on your workforce. Additionally, we suggest effective strategies for integrating contingent workers into your organization, helping to reinforce your corporate culture while ensuring compliance with workforce categorization laws. By maintaining strict adherence to these regulations, you can reduce legal and financial risks, protect your reputation, and ensure that worker credentials and certifications are always up to date. The result is a consistent and transparent program that builds trust while safeguarding your business.

Technology

The selection, implementation, and integration of contingent workforce technology can be complex, requiring deep knowledge of vendor platforms, data flows, and workforce processes. nextSource offers guidance and assistance at every step—from choosing the right technology to configuring it for your environment and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. With our approach, you avoid costly missteps, accelerate adoption, and gain real-time visibility into your workforce. The result is a fully optimized technology foundation that drives efficiency, transparency, and measurable results.

Reporting

Contingent workforce reporting provides visibility into key metrics such as spend, supplier performance, worker classifications, and program efficiency. nextSource goes beyond delivering raw data by analyzing reports and translating them into actionable insights. With expert interpretation, you gain a clear understanding of trends, risks, and opportunities, enabling smarter decisions that drive cost savings, stronger performance, and greater workforce agility.

With every component aligned—strategy, suppliers, compliance, technology, and reporting—nextSource ensures your contingent workforce program not only runs smoothly today but is positioned to deliver sustainable value, agility, and performance well into the future.

Want to learn more about how nextSource can support your workforce goals? Connect with us today or read more about our Workforce Planning and Consulting service.