Kersten Buck, CCWP
Vice President, Global Strategic Solutions
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.
Recent Articles
European Staffing Firms Eye the US
June 12, 2013
While U.S.-based staffing providers tend to expand globally in response to their customers’ needs, it is the U.S.’s economic recovery that is leading European firms to consider expanding to the U.S.
Payrolling Services: Maximizing the Benefits of Self-Sourcing
April 17, 2013
As companies turn to payrolling firms to manage their self-sourced contingents, they and their providers need to develop effective management strategies and tools.
Are You Ready to Go Global?
February 13, 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?
February 6, 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
December 19, 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
September 5, 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
August 22, 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
August 16, 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
August 1, 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
July 11, 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.