Buffy White

Trends like shrinking employee tenure, increased use of flexible labor and the rising cost of permanent employees have redefined the composition of today’s workforce. Now more than ever, talent is a true differentiator and organizations can no longer afford to manage its employee and external workers in silos. A strong total workforce management strategy enables full visibility into the workforce and uncovers hidden opportunities for cost savings and more. In this discussion, panelists will discuss:

• Business drivers for engaging flexible workers
• The benefits of total workforce management
• Techniques and processes to engage workers holistically
• How workforce management will evolve in the future

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