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What Is a Managed Service Provider (MSP)?

By nextSource | October 10, 2023

Click here to learn about Managed Service Providers from our experts in workforce solutions, answering questions like “What is an MSP in staffing?”

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Digging into Services Procurement for Hiring Managers, Procurement, and Finance

By Marketing | May 21, 2024

Often hiring an outside resource for a particular project starts out something like this: “I found someone to help with x, y, z project…” and then starts the whirlwind known as services procurement also known as Statement of Work (SOW) or fixed bid projects.  Statement of Work Woes  On the one hand, Hiring Managers often…

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Moving Beyond Supplier Scorecards: Why Development Drives Program Success

By nextSource | October 20, 2025

In many contingent workforce programs, supplier performance is measured with precision, but it is rarely developed with the same rigor. Metrics like fill rates, time to submit, and compliance scores are tracked down to the decimal point. Yet once the report is shared, little is done to help suppliers translate those numbers into improved results. …

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How EOR Services Deliver Real Value to Clients

By nextSource | August 27, 2025

In today’s business environment, agility is key to success. Organizations are under constant pressure to expand quickly, manage costs effectively, and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. This reality requires a flexible workforce. For many companies, Employer of Record (EOR) services have emerged as a strategic solution for speedy expansion, cost management, and regulatory compliance.…

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Life Sciences Compliance Risks and How to Overcome Them 

By Kyle Torti | March 14, 2025

Life sciences compliance isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it’s a critical component of patient safety and corporate integrity. Failing to adhere to complex regulations can lead to severe financial penalties, legal repercussions, and, most importantly, risks to patient health.  The High Stakes of Compliance Failures  Consider the tragic case of the New England Compounding Center (NECC).…

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Beyond the Agency: How Direct Sourcing Builds a Better Talent Pipeline

By nextSource | October 1, 2025

According to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), 37% of organizations have adopted Direct Sourcing, and another 32% plan to explore it within the next two years. This model is clearly reshaping how businesses access and engage talent.   As adoption increases, Direct Sourcing will continue to transform the talent acquisition landscape, offering companies a more efficient and…