Lisa Fox

Discusses why organizations expand contingent workforce programs globally and recommends building toolkits, choosing the right partners and preparing governance for global operations.

Explains how to conduct comprehensive supplier audits that go beyond scorecards to include compliance, contract adherence, DE&I practices, operational processes and cultural/ethical fit.

Argues for reframing supplier relationships from transactional providers to strategic partners that bring innovation, insight and shared outcomes to contingent workforce programs.

Discusses factors contingent workforce managers should weigh when choosing remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements, including employment laws, data security, role suitability, performance tracking and cost implications.

Examines nearshoring as a strategy for U.S. companies to expand talent pools into Latin America, discussing benefits, challenges and country-specific considerations.

Introduces a Supplier Maturity Map to help program managers assess whether current suppliers are new, stable, strategic partners, or underperforming and advises on when to add or remove suppliers.

Guidance for staffing suppliers on growing business with MSP partners by listening to MSP needs, evaluating internal performance, and making specific, actionable requests for expansion.