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Mar 1, 2024 • Building Client Relationships

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5 Benefits of Using Direct Sourcing to Find Talent

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How to Implement a Direct Sourcing Strategy

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The Power of Direct Sourcing: 3 Big Benefits for Your Workforce

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What to Look for When Hiring a Consultant

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Why and How to Build a Direct Sourcing Business Case

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Educate through Communication in Your Direct Sourcing Program

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Effective Communication in Your Direct Sourcing Program

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Why Use a Direct Sourcing Strategy for Talent Acquisition

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How to Increase Direct Sourcing Program Adoption

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For Future-of-Work Success, Ditch the Role Description

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5 Benefits of Project-Based Hiring

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4 Ways to Build an Adaptive Workforce Through Direct Sourcing

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Leverage “Known Talent” for Direct Sourcing Success

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Stepping Stones to a Robust Direct Sourcing Program

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What is a Talent Network?

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Best Practices for Building an Independent Talent Community in Your Direct Sourcing Program

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6 Reasons to Re-Engage Talent as Part of a Direct Sourcing Strategy

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5 Steps to Creating a Successful Contingent Workforce Management Program

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When Direct Sourcing, Organizations Must Go From ‘Independent Talent Network’ to ‘Independent Talent Community’

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3 Things to Consider When Implementing a Direct Sourcing Strategy

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6 Benefits of Implementing a Direct Sourcing Strategy

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Why Direct Sourcing Helps Manage Risk When Engaging Independent Talent

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8 Ways Direct Sourcing Reduces Staffing Costs

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5 Ways Direct Sourcing Helps Overcome Challenges Using Independent Professionals

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What Is Direct Sourcing? How to Start Recruiting Top Talent

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6 Best Practices to Follow When Hiring Freelancers

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5 Strategic Ways to Create a Scalable Independent Workforce Program

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The Independent AI Strategist: Why You Need One (or More)

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Leverage AI Today to Support Larger Enterprise AI Adoption

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How to Unlock Efficiency with Direct Sourcing

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Creating an Effective Contingent Labor Program: Getting Classification Right

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Navigating Compliance and Risk Management in Direct Sourcing

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Future-Proof Your Workforce with Direct Sourcing

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How to Maximize Efficiency When Activating a Direct Sourcing Strategy

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3 Ways to Make Direct Sourcing Part of Your Workforce Management Strategy

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4 Ways to Build a Network of Qualified Independent Talent

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Upskilling and Reskilling in Your Direct Sourcing Program

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Gamify Your Direct Sourcing Program

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Creating a Feedback Culture in Your Direct Sourcing Program

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5 Ways to Put Fun into Your Direct Sourcing Program

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Time to Pivot? 5 Ways Independent Professionals Can Help You Succeed

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Creating an Independent Professional Value Proposition for Your Enterprise

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Attracting Independent Talent: Mind Your Language

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How to Define Your Direct Sourcing Strategy

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How to Make the Most of a Talent Web

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5 Reasons Enterprises Should Implement a Direct Sourcing Program

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The “Other” Risk in Hiring Independent Talent and 3 Ways to Avoid It

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4 Keys to Direct Sourcing Program Success

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Leverage Independent Talent to Help You Go Lean

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4 Reasons to Include Independent Creators in Your Marketing Strategy

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Addressing Unconscious Bias in Your Direct Sourcing Program

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How to Plan Your Direct Sourcing Program Journey

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Giving Bonuses and Incentives to Your Independent Talent

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How to Build a Flourishing Independent Talent Community

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Your Talent Community: Start Tuning in to WIIFM

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Your Direct Sourcing Dream Team

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3 Ways to Make Direct Sourcing Program Progress

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Skills Assessment: The Foundation of a Direct Sourcing Business Case

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How Independent Contractors Can Boost Your Bottom Line in a Recession

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How to Develop a Talent Strategy that Includes Consultants

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4 Ways Direct Sourcing Builds Workforce Agility

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9 Steps to Build and Manage a Top Talent Network

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4 Ways to Build a Successful Direct Sourcing Program

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How Does Direct Sourcing Work?

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5 Ways a Big 4 Consulting Firm Saved $10M YOY with Direct Sourcing (Case Study)

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Create an Agile Workforce Using Independent Professional Talent

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4 Ways to Achieve Talent Management through Strategic Sourcing

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