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Most Complex Contingent Markets Globally 2023

May 5, 2023

  • This report analyses 75 contingent markets across 14 different complexity measures, covering aspects such as the staffing market, regulations, and economic position.
  • Together, these rank the relative complexity of establishing a contingent workforce program in each country while detailing the... More

North America Temporary Worker Survey 2023: Trends in temp use of talent platforms and work services platforms

April 29, 2023

  • One in eleven temps working for online work platforms
  • Use varies by temp skill set, wage, age
  • Over 3,000 temps surveyed

North America Temporary Worker Survey 2023: Prevalence of remote work among temporary workers, how much they value it, and advice on how to make it better

April 23, 2023

  • More than half of temps worked remotely in 2022
  • How temp productivity is monitored by clients
  • Three ways to make temp remote work experience better

Lemons to Lemonade: Innovate Your CW Program During Economic Turmoil

April 5, 2023

We invite you to join SIA's Peter Reagan in conversation with Shannon Swift, Senior Procurement Manager at Accenture and Worksome's co-founder Mathias Linnemann, as they discuss the current economic conditions and how focusing on innovation can lead to new opportunities.


VMS RFP Template

March 27, 2023

  • Includes an overview of the latest market developments
  • Provides a comprehensive question bank for buyers
  • Incorporates questions on a number of more recent VMS enhancements

Latin America Legal Update Q1 2023

March 23, 2023

  • This report is a comprehensive round up of the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across Latin America in Q1 2023
  • Important legal developments this quarter include case law on working time in Argentina and legislation on holidays in Mexico and teleworking in Peru
  • ... More

North America Legal Update Q1 2023

March 21, 2023

  • This report is a comprehensive round up of the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across North America in Q1 2023
  • Important legal developments this quarter include a consultation on staffing agency licensing in Ontario; the “Temporary Worker Bill of Rights” in New... More

The Evolution of Recruiting: 2023 Update to Estimating the Addressable Market for Recruitment Automation

February 2, 2023

  • The recruitment process is evolving rapidly due to technology advancements.
  • Those who keep up with these changes will have an advantage in a competitive market.
  • This report profiles changes, highlights technologies for recruitment automation, and estimates the global market with growth forecasts.... More

Legal Calendar 2023: Americas

January 25, 2023

  • This report identifies the legal changes and developments highlighted in our quarterly Legal Updates that are expected to impact the contingent workforce environment in 2023 in Canada, the U.S., and Latin America.
  • Forthcoming changes highlighted include a ban on no-poaching clauses and modern... More

California SB 1162: Frequently Asked Questions

January 24, 2023

  • On January 1, 2023, California's Senate Bill (SB) 1162 went into effect making significant changes to California’s existing pay data reporting requirements and expanding its pay transparency laws.
  • Workforce buyers and suppliers of contingent labor have many questions regarding the interpretation... More