Kersten Buck, CCWP

Vice President, Global Strategic Solutions

Kersten Buck
kbuckSPAMFILTER@staffingindustry.com

Kersten Buck is Vice President, Global Strategic Solutions for SIA, providing real-time strategy and insights to the dynamic and evolving talent marketplace. Known for her expertise, strong commitment to enterprise stakeholders, and strategic vision, Buck drives innovation and integration across the workforce solutions ecosystem, and brings extensive domestic and global experience to her role.

Previously Buck, who joined SIA in 2011 and has been a major contributor to SIA’s growth, held the role of Senior Director of Global Strategic Solutions. She has also held executive positions in Sales, Operations, Outsourcing Solutions, Consulting, IC Compliance, Global MSP Services, and Implementations. Her hands-on practice in translating client needs to operational solutions resulted in programs with measurable results and continued improvements and successes in cost reduction, program adoption and supplier participation.

Kersten Buck's Contingent Workforce Strategies 3.0 articles

Recent Articles

Are You Ready to Go Global?

13 February 2013

Taking CW programs global has been a priority for a few years now, and some companies that have gone through it are sharing their experiences for others to learn. 

Stalling VMS/MSP Spend: a Hiccup or a Trend?

6 February 2013

Data from recent Staffing Industry Analysts surveys show spend going through VMS/MSPs has slowed after rising for several years. Is this a trend or just a bump in the road?

Setting Goals, Measuring Success

19 December 2012

Given the end of the year, economy and all the buzz about a blended workforce, contingent workforce managers should measure what they have accomplished in 2012, how their program has contributed to the company, and what they hope to accomplish next year.

The Benefits of Incorporating SOWs

5 September 2012

Once the new kids in town, Statement of Work (SOW) consultants are no longer something that programs are just talking about. SOW is here and gaining significant traction across programs of varying sizes and shapes. They are being included in more and more programs, creating the need to look at relevant... More

CW Managers in Demand, Pushing for Excellence

22 August 2012

Demand for contingent workforce managers is growing, and as they come and go to new positions, they bring with them the drive and need for further education ans kills in this strategic role.

SOW and the World of Service Procurement - August 2012

16 August 2012

  • Watch the full webinar on demand
  • Incorporate SOW in an established CW Program
  • Tactical strategies on program metrics
  • Approximately 1 hr

Don't Forget this Metric when Measuring Program Success

1 August 2012

Contingent workforce programs are graded on a variety of metrics. But does scoring well in time-to-fill, cost savings and the like automatically mean your program is a success? 

Spotlight on the Rising SOW Spend

11 July 2012

As spend on statement of work arrangements continues to grow, companies need to understand why that is in order to determine whether folding SOW into their program is the right move.

Strategy: Why the MSP’s Role Is Crucial

13 June 2012

Making sure you and your hiring managers are familiar with the contingent worker hiring process and the managed service provider will pay off. 

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.