Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde 🚨 The most expensive contingent workforce strategy… isn’t MSP vs. internal. It’s in-between. Too many companies are stuck in workforce purgatory: ✅ Partial MSP coverage ✅ Rogue hiring manager behavior ✅ No clear owner ✅ Everyone thinks it’s working But here’s the reality: Half-built programs quietly bleed money, increase compliance risk, and stall growth. If that’s where your organization is right now — not broken, but defi...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde Ask Me Anything: The Truth About Contingent Labor, Integrity, and Backing the Underdog In this special AMA episode, Kieran answers 20 of the most raw, relevant, and revealing questions sent in by listeners — covering everything from: Why he really started The Contingent CompassWhat too many HR and Procurement leaders are still getting wrongWhen DE&I efforts are just window dressingHow to spot vendor complacency (and end it)What integrity actual...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde Are you unknowingly sitting on a multi-million dollar compliance risk? In this episode, we dig into the hidden—but very real—compliance dangers lurking in contingent workforce programs. From misclassification and co-employment risks to GDPR fines and global tax exposure, this is the side of contingent labor most HR and Procurement leaders don’t talk about… until they’re forced to. You’ll learn: ✅ Why contingent workforce compliance is now HR’s resp...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde Spray, Pray & Pay: Why Forcing Staffing Suppliers to Focus on Quality Changes Everything Ever feel like your inbox is being carpet-bombed with resumes the second a role opens? You’re not alone — and you’re not crazy. In this episode, we unpack the truth behind the “Spray and Pray” supplier mindset — and why it’s killing candidate quality, wasting time, and silently bleeding your workforce program of value. You’ll learn: ✅ Why high-volume resume...
Send us a text 🚨𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 🚨 Contingent Labor MSP's are dead ... At least the traditional ones are ... For years, Managed Service Providers were the gold standard in contingent workforce management. But as the world of work shifts beneath our feet, one big question looms: 👉 Are traditional MSPs keeping up—or holding you back? In today's episode, I unpack: ⚙️ Where the cracks are forming in the old MSP model 🚀 How innovative companies are reimagining workforce strategies 🤖 What role AI, ...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde Your Contingent Labor staffing agency fees are out of hand There’s a smarter, leaner way. Let me explain ... Direct sourcing isn’t a buzzword. It’s the cost-saving, agility-boosting strategy your CFO wishes you'd implemented yesterday. In today's podcast episode, I break down: ✅ How to use your brand (not your budget) to attract top talent ✅ The tech stack that slashes time-to-fill ✅ Why building a talent community is your secret weapon...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde 🔻 Tariffs Just Got Personal… For Your Workforce. And if you lead Procurement or HR, you’re about to face one of two choices: 1️⃣ Cut contingent workforce headcount 2️⃣ Cut contingent workforce costs But what if there’s a smarter third option? 👉 What if you could reduce costs by up to 30% without sacrificing a single person? In my latest episode, I break down: ✅ Why this trade war is creating an unseen workforce crisis ✅ The strategic (...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde. In this episode of, we unpack the ROI that too many contingent workforce programs aren’t measuring — but should be. From cost savings and compliance wins to workforce agility, DE&I, and long-term strategic value, I break down 10 areas where your program should be delivering results — and the KPIs that prove it. We’ll cover: 💰 Smarter cost savings (beyond bill rates) ⚠️ Risk mitigation you can quantify 📈 Productivity and performance tracking 🌍 ...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde 🎧 Unlocking Hidden Savings in Your Vendor Agreements 💰 Are hidden costs quietly draining your workforce budget? Many companies are unknowingly losing thousands — sometimes hundreds of thousands — through outdated contracts, excessive SLAs, and sneaky fees. In this episode of The Contingent Compass Podcast, I reveal 16 powerful strategies to uncover those hidden savings — without compromising service quality or damaging supplier relationships. 🔍 Key...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde 🚨 Are You Struggling to Gain Support for Your Contingent Workforce Program? 🚨 Convincing internal stakeholders to back your contingent workforce program can feel like herding cats... while blindfolded... on roller skates. 🐱🛼 But here's the truth: Without internal support, even the best workforce strategy will struggle to get off the ground. So how do you win hearts and minds? ✅ Identify the right stakeholders—and speak their language. ✅ Align...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde ... 🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT: The Vendor Neutrality Paradox – When Playing Fair Isn’t Playing Smart 🚨 "Our MSP program is 100% vendor neutral!" Sounds great, right? But what if I told you this "best practice" might actually be holding your program back? In this week's Contingent Compass episode, I'm challenging one of the most sacred concepts in contingent workforce management. Drawing from my experience managing 120,000 contingent resources at Citigrou...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde ... 🚨 The 10 Biggest Mistakes in Contingent Workforce Management (And How to Fix Them!) 🚨 Most companies think they have a handle on their contingent workforce. The reality? They’re just reacting—overpaying for talent, struggling with compliance, and missing key opportunities to optimize. And in today’s world, 40-50% of your workforce could be contingent. If you don’t have a solid strategy, you’re not just behind—you’re at serious risk of complianc...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde ... 💰 Think an MSP is Just About Cost Savings? Think Again. 🚨 A Managed Services Program (MSP) is often seen as just another way to cut costs in Contingent Workforce management. But here’s the truth: The real value of an MSP isn’t about spending less—it’s about optimizing more. If your Contingent Workforce program is running on guesswork, outdated processes, and vendor chaos, you’re leaving money, efficiency, and talent on the table. 💡 In my la...
Send us a text Mini-series Finale on the Contingent Workforce program journey: Implementation You’ve planned. You’ve prepped. Now it’s time to execute. But implementation isn’t just flipping a switch—it’s a process that requires precision and adaptability. Inside this episode: 📌 The key phases of a successful CW implementation ⚠️ The most common pitfalls (and how to avoid them) 🔄 Why post-go-live support & refinement is just as important as launch day If you could give one piec...
Send us a text Part Eight of Nine on the Contingent Workforce program journey: Pre-Implementation Skipping pre-implementation is the fastest way to a failed rollout. Before you hit “go” on your CW program, there’s critical groundwork that must be done: 🛠️ Finalizing contracts & governance structures 🔄 Ensuring data integration & migration is airtight 📢 Laying the foundation for change management What’s the biggest implementation challenge you’ve seen in workfor...
Send us a text Part Seven of Nine on the Contingent Workforce program journey: Partner Selection Not all workforce solutions are created equal. Choosing the wrong partner can set your CW program back years. In this episode, we cover: 🔍 The key questions to ask before launching an RFP ⚖️ How to compare partners beyond the sales pitch ✅ The criteria that actually matter when selecting a VMS, MSP, or Direct Sourcing partner What’s one non-negotiable you look for when evaluating workforce partner...
Send us a text Part Six of Nine on the Contingent Workforce program journey: Selling Your Program Internally Getting Leadership Buy-In ... 💰 No buy-in = No budget. You’ve got the data, the strategy, and the roadmap… now it’s time to sell it to leadership. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ How to tailor your pitch to different stakeholders (HR, Procurement, Legal, IT) ✅ The importance of speaking their language—not workforce jargon ✅ Overcoming objections like “We don’t have the budget for th...
Send us a text Part Five of Nine on the Contingent Workforce program journey: The Roadmap Good intentions don’t drive business results—execution does. In Episode 5, we take your CW program from strategy to action by building a structured roadmap. 🔹 Prioritizing initiatives based on impact 🔹 Sequencing efforts for maximum ROI 🔹 Avoiding common roadmapping pitfalls How does your company prioritize workforce initiatives? If your roadmap feels like a “wishlist” rather than a realistic ...
Send us a text Part Four of Nine on the Contingent Workforce program journey: Foundations of a Solution – Design Thinking for CW Programs Great CW programs aren’t copy-paste templates—they’re built for your unique needs. In this episode, we introduce design thinking to workforce strategy, showing how companies can: 🚀 Ideate creative solutions that actually work 📌 Tie problem-solving back to real business challenges 🛠️ Engage key stakeholders in the solution process If you co...
Send us a text Part Three of Nine of the Contingent Workforce program journey: Current State Analysis – Mapping What’s Really Happening Your workforce strategy is only as strong as your understanding of reality. In this episode, we’re getting tactical about current state analysis—because you can’t build a scalable CW program if you don’t know where you’re starting. 💡 What’s inside this episode? ✔️ How to document your actual CW processes (not just what’s on paper) ✔️ The five key areas you mu...