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Investors, partners and customers (both B2B and B2C)
have a level of expectation from brands today that they
will demonstrate a commitment to ethical operations,
and how they approach their own ESG targets
Aside from the potential ethical and financial impact
on a brand that hasn’t delivered consistent ESG
commitments itself and within its supply chain, there
are also wider concerns to consider. People are far
more sympathetic towards and attuned to environmental,
social and governance issues. They want to work
for a conscientious business, no matter how short their
time with the company may be. And no matter what
route they take to gain the work, they will ultimately
judge their experience with the end brand,
not just the third party they’ve worked through.
Then, of course, we can’t ignore the fact that the
current market is tough for most businesses. It’s been
a difficult few years, and cost efficiency is a keyword
in most boardrooms. But work still has to be delivered,
and customer expectations need to be met. That means
that HR and procurement teams are faced with the
daunting task of trying to do more with less.
It’s a tough ask, but not impossible.
That’s where tackling the ‘three C’s’ will be hugely
valuable to businesses managing large, flexible
workforces. We are, of course, talking about compliance,
cost efficiency and clarity (or transparency).
However, management of these is no easy task.
Here’s our guide to tackling each element.
Multi-agency vs the streamlined approach
Managing contingent workers across multiple agencies can quickly become chaotic with fragmented processes,
inconsistent pay, and compliance risks. Our streamlined approach replaces that complexity with control, consistency,
and confidence. One partner, one process, total visibility.
Complex Scenario
Multiple agencies supplying
candidates
Varied employment terms
and conditions
Variable pay rates
for similar roles
Numerous invoices with
different payment terms
Compliance risks spread across
agencies and departments
Fragmented processes across
multiple departments and sites
High inefficiency and legal risk
for the client
CURRENT STATE
Streamlined Scenario
Centralised management
of workforce solutions
Standardised processes
and pay rates
Unified compliance tracking
Single point of control for
invoicing and reporting
Reduced risk and increased
efficiency
Greater visibility and control
for the client
FUTURE STATE
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