February Bulletin

The HR vs Procurement SHOWDOWN 🧨 Getting the Most From Your MSP 👀

May 05, 2025

The Big Freeze” — A Chilly Reminder to Stay Agile

February’s labor market stats came in like a cold front: job openings held steady, but workers just aren’t quitting. Why? It’s not that they’re in love with their jobs — they’re playing it safe. And when permanent hiring freezes hit, the contingent workforce becomes your quiet hero... or your untapped liability. If your CW program isn’t agile, compliant, and cost-controlled, then congrats — you’ve just added “talent bottleneck” to your Q1 agenda. Now’s the time to shift from headcount panic to strategic resource planning. Winter is here — but your program doesn’t have to freeze.

Industry Happenings

👉🏻 The Future of Staffing Technology - Trends to watch

👉🏻 63% of American Workers Don’t Use AI Yet

👉🏻 Leadership Burnout On the Rise

👉🏻 People On the Move

Beyond Savings - Your MSP Can Do MUCH More for You

If you're only using your MSP to save money, you're missing half the point. Discover how forward-thinking leaders are squeezing real innovation, agility, and talent advantage out of their partnerships—and how you can too.

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The HR vs Procurement Showdown

When it comes to owning the contingent workforce, HR and Procurement both want the wheel—but who actually knows how to drive? Here, I unpack the power struggle, the blind spots, and the surprising solution that could unify both sides.