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Asia Pacific Legal Update Q1 2024

14 March 2024

  • This report is a comprehensive round up of the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across the Asia Pacific region in Q1 2024
  • Important legal developments this quarter include changes to the classification of employees, casuals, and platform workers in Australia; changing... More

Rate Card Best Practices

29 February 2024

  • Understand the various factors that could impact your rate card methodology so you can better align with market realities
  • Explore the different requirements, advantages, disadvantages, and best practices for each rate card methodology to determine the best operational approach for your contingent... More

Legal Calendar 2024: APAC

12 January 2024

  • This report identifies the legal changes and developments highlighted in our quarterly Legal Updates that are expected to impact the workforce environment in 2024 in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Forthcoming changes highlighted include the introduction of a mechanism for equal pay for labour hire workers,... More

Asia Pacific Legal Update Q4 2023

13 December 2023

  • This report is a comprehensive round up of the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across Asia Pacific in Q4 2023
  • Important legal developments this quarter include: significant changes to labour hire in Australia; and a Supreme Court ruling in the Philippines changes... More

Direct Sourcing Platform Landscape

12 December 2023

  • 5 direct sourcing platforms featured in the report which is based on a detailed survey of participants
  • Comprehensive list of integrations and partnerships with VMS, MSP, ATS, payroll providers
  • All participants provide a full service breadth and capability listing 

Pricing Statement of Work Engagements

12 December 2023

  • Understand the risk, control, and value in Statement of Work (SOW) pricing structures relative to staff augmentation and outsourcing
  • Explore SOW pricing models and strategies to determine the best approach for your program
  • Review the various SOW funding models to formulate the best operational... More

VMS Global Landscape & Differentiators 2023

10 November 2023

  • Examines the global landscape of the vendor management system (VMS) market
  • Includes information on 18 providers 
  • Identifies benefits of VMS adoption and summarizes key innovations and investments
  • SIA conducted demos with participants to determine where differentiation exists across providers ... More

Statement of Work for Projects or Services

9 November 2023

Use this report as a reference tool to:

  • Understand the key components that are included in a Statement of Work (SOW)
  • Create contractual commitments and evaluate SOW contract clauses related to deliverable evaluation, phased payment structures, escalation process, and project termination
  • Translate... More

MSP Global Landscape and Differentiators 2023

1 November 2023

  • 120 page report examines the global landscape of the Managed Service Provider (MSP) market
  • 24 MSP providers featured in the report 
  • Report includes results of detailed survey of end clients regarding the performance of their respective MSPs
  • Summarizes key innovations,... More

VMS Ecosystem Partnerships

4 October 2023

  • Understand why Vendor Management Systems rely on ecosystems and key integrations
  • Learn how Vendor Management Systems are using these partnerships and integrations to provide extended workforce capabilities
  • What is the difference between integrations and ecosystem partner technology
  • What integrations... More