Dawn McCartney, CCWP

Vice President, Contingent Workforce Strategies Council

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Dawn McCartney is the Vice President of Contingent Workforce Strategies (CWS) Council at SIA, leading and overseeing the CWS Council and SIA’s Certification & Training, including the Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP & SOW) accreditation program, and CW Workshops. Responsible for identifying, developing and implementing cutting-edge research and strategies for the end users of contingent labor, McCartney, who joined SIA in 2012, has been an integral part of the SIA team with ongoing contributions to the rapid development of the CWS Council and in her role advising CWS Council members—amounting to more than $100 billion in contingent spend—in managing their extended workforce programs.

With over 13 years of frontline experience working on both the supplier and buyer sides, her expertise on the buyer side includes contingent workforce policies, procedures and the implementation of contingent workforce programs including VMS and supplier selection, and a previous role as the Global Workforce Manager for McDonald’s Corporation. A highly-regarded industry speaker, Dawn frequently shares insights, thought leadership and best practices across the workforce solutions ecosystem.

Dawn McCartney's Contingent Workforce Strategies 3.0 articles

Recent Articles

Program policies and business rules: Don’t assume everyone knows they exist

23 September 2015

When you get a last-minute, emergency onboarding request, ask yourself if the hiring manager is defying the program rules or simply didn't know about them.

Successful launch? Be prepared for change right out of the gate

15 July 2015

You have launched your program. But if you think you'll have a chance to rest after all your hard work and preparation, think again. Change is constant, and you'll be asked for it sooner than you think.

Contingent Workforce Legal Update 2015 - ACA and Other Concerns-June 2015

24 June 2015

  • Watch the full webinar on demand
  • CW management legal update
  • Duration approximately 1 hour

Include contingents in your safety training programs; You will not trigger co-employment

24 June 2015

Safety is of utmost importance, so don't forget your contingents need to receive the same safety training and materials as your traditional staff.

Tempnapping: When cutting costs may cost you more

6 May 2015

Cutting costs within a contingent workforce program is always a goal, but sometimes, such efforts can be more detrimental than you realize.

Crossing the finish line doesn’t mean you won

1 April 2015

Being kept through the end of the assignment doesn’t necessarily mean your engagement manager was pleased with the worker or work performed. 

Furloughing contingents could pay off if done right

4 March 2015

Furloughs are not new to business, but when companies use them on their contingent workforce, they may not see the savings they expect. Here's why, and how to better prepare.

Pursuing diversity with care

11 February 2015

Many companies are expanding the scope of their diversity initiatives, putting their contingent workforce programs in potentially risky situations. Proceed with caution.

Don’t turn your back; CW workforce is also HR’s responsibility

17 December 2014

Human resources is responsible for the talent quality and productivity within an organization but the group does not consider your CW as part of the talent? What do you do?

On the Journey: How Work Gets Done at Kraft Foods - November 13, 2014

13 November 2014

  • Watch the full webinar on demand
  • Talent supply chain journey
  • Duration approximately 1 hour