Webinar Recap: How Technology Can Help You Compete for Non-Employee Talent
The latest EBG | Webinar, hosted by Anna Bjärkerud from EBG | Network, enabled by Beeline, delved into the strategic role of technology in sourcing and managing non-employee talent. Featuring insights from Alastair Dobson (Beeline) and Andrew Daley (Edbury Daley), the session explored the increasing importance of contingent workers in modern enterprises and highlighted how procurement, HR and technology can collaborate to overcome the challenges in this dynamic field.
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Key Themes Discussed
- The Growing Importance of Non-Employee Talent: Contingent workers now comprise nearly half of the workforce in many enterprises, emphasizing their role as a strategic asset.
- Challenges in Sourcing Talent: Traditional methods of hiring are being challenged by global talent shortages and changing labor dynamics.
- The Role of Technology in Talent Management: Solutions like talent pooling, AI and unified visibility are transforming hiring processes.
- Strategic Procurement’s Role: Procurement must shift from cost-saving to value-driven workforce strategies.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Leveraging technology to access broader, more diverse talent pools.
Key Takeaways
- Adopt a Talent-First Mindset: Prioritize quality, agility and strategic alignment in workforce planning.
- Leverage Technology: Use tools like Vendor Management Systems (VMS) and AI to streamline hiring processes.
- Collaborate Across Functions: Align procurement, HR and operational units to achieve shared goals.
- Stay Agile: Streamline recruitment without compromising candidate evaluation.
- Plan for the Future: Develop strategies for long-term workforce resilience.
Final Thoughts
The webinar underscored the importance of treating contingent talent as a core component of workforce strategy. Companies must embrace technology and foster collaboration to remain competitive in a fast-evolving market.
About Beeline
Beeline workforce management solutions go far beyond the traditional vendor management system (VMS). Our platform helps you manage all categories of non-employee resources and address every phase of the extended workforce life cycle, enabling you to manage the complexities of the modern workforce. With over 20 years experience, $700 billion in spend and 30 million workers, you can be confident in the technology powering your workforce. Gain expert guidance every step of the way with Beeline.
About Andrew Daley, Edbury Daley
Andrew Daley is the leader of the Digital Procurement & Supply Chain practice at Edbury Daley. He is vastly experienced in a range of recruitment projects across the digital procurement ecosystem with a particular specialism in senior leadership appointments and client facing, revenue generating roles like sales, presales, account management, customer success and transformation consulting.
His clients include the leading solution providers and emerging best of breed tools, their corporate customers and the consultancies who specialise in the associated digital procurement transformation projects.
About Alastair Dobson, Beeline
Alastair is a Senior Client Relationship Manager at Beeline, a role he has performed for almost 3 years. This is his second employment period with Beeline, having joined originally in 2008, until 2012.
Alastair has almost 20 years experience in the VMS and MSP industry in Europe, having performed varying roles from sales, implementation and service delivery, as well as operational leadership, business consulting and most latterly relationship management.
Over the course of his career, Alastair has watched the evolution both in technology sophistication of VMS and the growth, both geographical and in workforce types with a keen interest.