Kersten Buck
Director, Strategic Solutions
Kersten Buck has extensive domestic and global experience in the Staffing and Human Capital Management Industry. Her expertise includes Sales, Operations, National Accounts, Outsourcing Solutions, Consulting, Global MSP Services, and Implementation. Her hands-on practice in translating client needs to operational solutions resulted in programs with measurable results and continued improvement in reducing cost and increasing program adoption and successful supplier participation. Her experience with independent contractor and global compliance has given her a unique perspective in addition to her hands on experience implementing global MSP programs. Kersten provides strategy and analysis for both the staffing supplier and buying needs of those looking at high end outsourcing and contract services to support Contingent Workforce Management.
Recent Articles
Use Discounts Effectively to Manage Staffing Suppliers
25 April 2012
Be careful about how you pursue discounts from your staffing suppliers, argues Staffing Industry Analysts' director of strategic solutions.
Perspective: Outsource Your MSP?
12 October 2011
Rather than debating MSPs' worth, CW program managers are debating whether to keep program management in-house or to outsource it. There's much to consider. Here are some pros and cons of outsourcing to an MSP.
7 Effective Tips to Launch a Successful Global Program
17 August 2011
Your contingent workforce program might be a success in the United States, but if you want to expand it to other geographies, you’ll need to do some extra work.
Power Seller
22 June 2011
The Art of the Follow-Up: Personal touches help cement the relationship, win more deals