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đď¸ The Contingent Compass Podcast đď¸
The world of work is changingâfast. Traditional employment models are evolving, and contingent talent is at the heart of this transformation. Whether you're an HR leader, Procurement executive, or business strategist, The Contingent Compass Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of non-employee labor with confidence and clarity.
Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde, a 25-year industry veteran, this podcast breaks down the strategies, risks, and opportunities in managing contingent laborâwithout the jargon, fluff, or sales pitches.
Each episode delivers a range of practical insights, real-world case studies, and expert interviews to help you:
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Optimize costs without sacrificing quality
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Mitigate compliance risks and navigate global regulations
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Leverage diverse talent and suppliers to boost DE&I
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Choose the right tech and vendors for seamless workforce management
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Stay ahead of trends shaping the future of work
If you're responsible for contingent workforce decisions and want straight-talking, actionable advice that actually moves the needle, this podcast is for you.
đ§ Subscribe now and transform your contingent workforce strategyâone episode at a time.
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Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde đ¨ The most expensive contingent workforce strategy⌠isnât MSP vs. internal. Itâs in-between. Too many companies are stuck in workforce purgatory: â
Partial MSP coverage â
Rogue hiring manager behavior â
No clear owner â
Everyone thinks itâs working But hereâs the reality: Half-built programs quietly bleed money, increase compliance risk, and stall growth. If thatâs where your organization is right now â 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 â 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 hiddenâbut very realâcompliance 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 donât talk about⌠until theyâre forced to. Youâll learn: â
Why contingent workforce compliance is now HRâs 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? Youâre not alone â and youâre not crazy. In this episode, we unpack the truth behind the âSpray and Prayâ supplier mindset â and why itâs killing candidate quality, wasting time, and silently bleeding your workforce program of value. Youâll learn: â
Why high-volume resume...
Send us a text đ¨đĄđ˛đ đđ˝đśđđźđąđ˛ đ¨ 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: đ Are traditional MSPs keeping upâor holding you back? In today's episode, I unpack: âď¸ Where the cracks are forming in the old MSP model đ How innovative companies are reimagining workforce strategies đ¤ What role AI, ...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde Your Contingent Labor staffing agency fees are out of hand Thereâs a smarter, leaner way. Let me explain ... Direct sourcing isnât a buzzword. Itâs the cost-saving, agility-boosting strategy your CFO wishes you'd implemented yesterday. In today's podcast episode, I break down: â
How to use your brand (not your budget) to attract top talent â
The tech stack that slashes time-to-fill â
Why building a talent community is your secret weapon...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde đť Tariffs Just Got Personal⌠For Your Workforce. And if you lead Procurement or HR, youâre about to face one of two choices: 1ď¸âŁ Cut contingent workforce headcount 2ď¸âŁ Cut contingent workforce costs But what if thereâs a smarter third option? đ What if you could reduce costs by up to 30% without sacrificing a single person? In my latest episode, I break down: â
Why this trade war is creating an unseen workforce crisis â
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 arenât measuring â 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 â and the KPIs that prove it. Weâll cover: đ° Smarter cost savings (beyond bill rates) â ď¸ Risk mitigation you can quantify đ Productivity and performance tracking đ ...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde đ§ Unlocking Hidden Savings in Your Vendor Agreements đ° Are hidden costs quietly draining your workforce budget? Many companies are unknowingly losing thousands â sometimes hundreds of thousands â 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 â without compromising service quality or damaging supplier relationships. đ Key...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde đ¨ Are You Struggling to Gain Support for Your Contingent Workforce Program? đ¨ Convincing internal stakeholders to back your contingent workforce program can feel like herding cats... while blindfolded... on roller skates. đąđź 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? â
Identify the right stakeholdersâand speak their language. â
Align...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde ... đ¨ NEW EPISODE ALERT: The Vendor Neutrality Paradox â When Playing Fair Isnât Playing Smart đ¨ "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 ... đ¨ The 10 Biggest Mistakes in Contingent Workforce Management (And How to Fix Them!) đ¨ Most companies think they have a handle on their contingent workforce. The reality? Theyâre just reactingâoverpaying for talent, struggling with compliance, and missing key opportunities to optimize. And in todayâs world, 40-50% of your workforce could be contingent. If you donât have a solid strategy, youâre not just behindâyouâre at serious risk of complianc...
Send us a text Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde ... đ° Think an MSP is Just About Cost Savings? Think Again. đ¨ A Managed Services Program (MSP) is often seen as just another way to cut costs in Contingent Workforce management. But hereâs the truth: The real value of an MSP isnât about spending lessâitâs about optimizing more. If your Contingent Workforce program is running on guesswork, outdated processes, and vendor chaos, youâre leaving money, efficiency, and talent on the table. đĄ In my la...
Send us a text Mini-series Finale on the Contingent Workforce program journey: Implementation Youâve planned. Youâve prepped. Now itâs time to execute. But implementation isnât just flipping a switchâitâs a process that requires precision and adaptability. Inside this episode: đ The key phases of a successful CW implementation â ď¸ The most common pitfalls (and how to avoid them) đ 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 âgoâ on your CW program, thereâs critical groundwork that must be done: đ ď¸ Finalizing contracts & governance structures đ Ensuring data integration & migration is airtight đ˘ Laying the foundation for change management Whatâs the biggest implementation challenge youâve 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: đ The key questions to ask before launching an RFP âď¸ How to compare partners beyond the sales pitch â
The criteria that actually matter when selecting a VMS, MSP, or Direct Sourcing partner Whatâs 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 ... đ° No buy-in = No budget. Youâve got the data, the strategy, and the roadmap⌠now itâs time to sell it to leadership. In this episode, we talk about: â
How to tailor your pitch to different stakeholders (HR, Procurement, Legal, IT) â
The importance of speaking their languageânot workforce jargon â
Overcoming objections like âWe donât have the budget for th...
Send us a text Part Five of Nine on the Contingent Workforce program journey: The Roadmap Good intentions donât drive business resultsâexecution does. In Episode 5, we take your CW program from strategy to action by building a structured roadmap. đš Prioritizing initiatives based on impact đš Sequencing efforts for maximum ROI đš Avoiding common roadmapping pitfalls How does your company prioritize workforce initiatives? If your roadmap feels like a âwishlistâ rather than a realistic ...
Send us a text Part Four of Nine on the Contingent Workforce program journey: Foundations of a Solution â Design Thinking for CW Programs Great CW programs arenât copy-paste templatesâtheyâre built for your unique needs. In this episode, we introduce design thinking to workforce strategy, showing how companies can: đ Ideate creative solutions that actually work đ Tie problem-solving back to real business challenges đ ď¸ 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 â Mapping Whatâs Really Happening Your workforce strategy is only as strong as your understanding of reality. In this episode, weâre getting tactical about current state analysisâbecause you canât build a scalable CW program if you donât know where youâre starting. đĄ Whatâs inside this episode? âď¸ How to document your actual CW processes (not just whatâs on paper) âď¸ The five key areas you mu...
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