Tag Archives: Workforce

Immigrant Talent: The Next Frontier in Diversity and Workforce Evolution

by Sunil Bagai Follow @ZenithtalentOctober 20, 2016 As the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s 2016 Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange draws near, we’ve spent the past few weeks writing about issues of inclusion. The event, which we hope to see you at, runs from October 23 to October 26. Yet its spirit — the importance … Continue reading Immigrant Talent: The Next Frontier in Diversity and Workforce Evolution

Mindfulness: A Powerful Way to Energize Your Contingent Workforce

by Sunil Bagai Follow @ZenithtalentOctober 12, 2016 Over the past few weeks, we began curating a series of weekly videos called “Mindful Mondays,” which demonstrate the power that mindfulness programs play in helping busy professionals better manage their stress while optimizing their focus. Although the tips are entertaining, they’re presented by leading therapists and experts … Continue reading Mindfulness: A Powerful Way to Energize Your Contingent Workforce

The Scientific Approach to Selecting Exceptional Contingent Workforce Leaders

by Sunil Bagai Follow @ZenithtalentSeptember 27, 2016 There are many facets of contingent workforce management that keep industry experts up late at night. We’re constantly seeking to improve performance, enhance processes, deploy new technologies, cultivate a robust candidate experience, create better metrics through refined analytics, and more. We’re also preoccupied with the ongoing glut of … Continue reading The Scientific Approach to Selecting Exceptional Contingent Workforce Leaders

Creating a Purpose-Driven Business Culture for Contingent Workforce Programs

by Len April Follow @ZenithtalentSeptember 20, 2016 Although leadership and vision may form the heart of an organization, people are its soul. That’s why creating the right company culture has become imperative for businesses in today’s rabidly competitive market. Yet what kind of culture works best? Performance-based? Engagement-based? For contingent workforce program managers, the answer … Continue reading Creating a Purpose-Driven Business Culture for Contingent Workforce Programs

Exponential Change and Growth: 3 Ways to Future-Proof Your Workforce

by Sunil Bagai Follow @ZenithtalentSeptember 20, 2016 In our last article, we examined the disruptions that have accompanied our increasingly digital age. Every business and every worker now stands at the threshold of massive shifts that will shape the future. Our predecessors during the Industrial Revolution must have felt similar stirrings with the advent of … Continue reading Exponential Change and Growth: 3 Ways to Future-Proof Your Workforce

Evolve or Die: Keep Your Contingent Workforce Program Thriving

by Len April Follow @ZenithtalentSeptember 17, 2016 Today’s corporate lexicon flows with words like innovation, speed, agility, expansion, reinvention and change. We even borrow acronyms from the realm of social media. One in particular is FOMO — the fear of missing out. Buried beneath the jargon, however, lurks a formidable beast: obsolescence. The exponential progress … Continue reading Evolve or Die: Keep Your Contingent Workforce Program Thriving

Thought Diversity Powers Contingent Workforce Program Performance

by Len April Follow @ZenithtalentSeptember 9, 2016 Diversity and corporate culture remain some of the most prevalent discussions in the contingent workforce today. It’s no coincidence. These two ideals, in a sense, are conjoined. They can also be misinterpreted, misrepresented and misused. When that happens, on either side of the union, problems arise. Corporate culture … Continue reading Thought Diversity Powers Contingent Workforce Program Performance

Strong Contingent Workforce Program Leadership Through Powerful Communications

by Len April Follow @ZenithtalentSeptember 4, 2016 Despite the technological achievements that are helping us overcome hiring challenges, the impact of personalization, interaction and engagement can’t be underestimated. Relationships, LinkedIn emphasized at the beginning of 2016, form the cornerstones of business success as the world becomes more digital. “This year’s report,” LinkedIn asserted, “shows a … Continue reading Strong Contingent Workforce Program Leadership Through Powerful Communications

In-Demand Employee Retention Strategies for an On-Demand Workforce

by Sunil Bagai July 28, 2016 Follow @ZenithtalentJuly 28, 2016 Companies today are experiencing major issues with employee retention. The lure of the gig economy has grown from a “necessary evil” in the aftermath of the recession to a lucrative business opportunity for driven professionals. These individuals seek the flexibility, freedom, self-direction and higher income … Continue reading In-Demand Employee Retention Strategies for an On-Demand Workforce