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Most Complex Contingent Markets Globally 2024

7 May 2024

  • This report analyses 75 contingent markets across 12 different criteria, to rank the relative complexity of establishing and operating a contingent workforce program in each country.
  • These measures cover various subjects, ranging from staffing market specifics to regulatory environments, to comprehensively... More

Protections for Gig and Platform Workers

30 April 2024

  • This report provides staffing firms and CW buyers with an overview of the legal issues arising with the digital intermediation of work and outlines the regulatory initiatives taken by governments in some of the major staffing markets worldwide
  • Legal issues include worker misclassification, AI... More

Contingent Workforce Program Blueprint and Best Practices

29 April 2024

  • Assist contingent workforce professionals in understanding industry best practices for building and managing their contingent workforce program (“contingent program”).
  • Explore the different program providers, competitive processes, rate models, and savings options for Staff Augmentation (“Staff... More

UK Internal Staff Survey 2024: Full Report

19 April 2024

  • Essential source for advice on internal staff recruiting, retention, and advice to management
  • Survey summary and links to individual reports
  • Over 600 UK internal staff surveyed

Contingent Workforce Supplier RFP Template

9 April 2024

  • Identify Staffing Supplier qualifications and experience
  • Provides RFP process and timeline
  • Evaluation criteria scoring

Europe Legal Update Q1 2024

14 March 2024

  • This report is a comprehensive round up of the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across Europe in Q1 2024
  • Important legal developments this quarter include agreement on the Platform Workers Directive and AI Act; amendment to temporary work laws in Czech Republic and... More

Middle East and Africa Legal Update Q1 2024

13 March 2024

  • This report is a comprehensive round up of the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across the Middle East and Africa in Q1 2024
  • Important legal developments this quarter include: the introduction of mandatory registration of employment agencies in Kenya, labour law reform... 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

Taking a Deeper Dive into What CW Program Managers Need to Know in 2024

27 February 2024

In this webinar SIA analysts provide additional insight and guidance when it comes to AI, ESG, and DEI, risk compliance strategies, and talent strategies.


Contingent Workforce Regulatory Environment in Ireland

20 February 2024

  • This report gives an overview of the legal and regulatory environment for workforce solutions providers who supply or facilitate the supply and use of contingent labour; and for contingent workforce buyers who utilise contingent resources in Ireland.
  • It covers diverse information including temporary... More