The Other SOW Using statement of work consultants the right way By Jason Ezratty
Three programmers walk into a bar. After ordering beers and exchanging pleasantries, they begin discussing what they do for a living. All of them work at the same corporation. All of them develop internal applications that integrate with ERP systems. All of them have the same skill level and experience. However, one is an employee, one is a temp and the third a consultant. And each is compensated at very different levels under very different terms and conditions.
This scenario is not at all unique. Nearly every company has resources of multiple types performing the same or similar functions. There are two groups in corporations today: those trying to get the work done and those trying to ensure that work is getting done legally and cost-effectively. Blipping loudly on the radar of HR and procurement professionals -- seeking safeguards and savings against a multitude of threats -- are consultants sourced through statement of work (SOW) contracts, which are often costlier than other forms of contingent labor. ...
"Our suppliers feel they have a pretty fair playing field" A Nationwide manager on running a successful CW program
For our August issue, CWS 30 spoke with Janis Glick, manager, supply management services, external resources, at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., a private company based in Columbus, Ohio. ...
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What is your rate IQ? Strategies for Managing Contingent Worker Costs, Based on Q2 report on Rate Intelligence
CW program owners know that there are a number of different management techniques, tools, and third-party offerings that can be used to better manage rates. We'll provide data and examples of what Fortune 1000 companies, in a wide variety of industries, utilizing multiple sourcing models, are doing to ensure they are receiving competitive rates from their contingent workforce suppliers. Join Bryan Peña, Director of Contingent Workforce Strategies and research to find out their secrets and how you can manage costs effectively for your organization now!
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Three programmers walk into a bar. After ordering beers and exchanging pleasantries, they begin discussing what they do for a living. All of them work at the same corporation. All of them develop internal applications that integrate with ERP systems. All of them have the same skill level and experience. However, one is an employee, one is a temp and the third a consultant. And each is compensated at very different levels under very different terms and conditions.
For our August issue, CWS 30 spoke with Janis Glick, manager, supply management services, external resources, at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., a private company based in Columbus, Ohio. ...
