How we do it
Alexander Mann Solutions’ Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) has an established methodology for taking control of contingent worker populations. When partnering with a client, we seek to resolve several critical issues.
How many workers are there?
Surprisingly, few organisations know their true contingent worker population. We work with multiple departments across the business to learn exactly how many contingent workers are currently engaged.
Where are they?
We provide a map of contractors throughout the organisation, aligning this with hiring needs and looking for opportunities to optimise the quantity, categorisation and cost of the workforce.
Are they compliant?
Regulation and legislation defines how organisations treat temporary workers and contractors; this landscape changes frequently and is very different in a range of geographies, hiring managers are frequently unaware of their responsibilities. We ensure compliance across every part of the business, minimising risk.
How much do they cost today?
Another surprisingly common unknown is the current, actual cost of contingent workers. This extends beyond a simple contract rate multiplied by the number of workers ; it encompasses the hidden costs associated with staffing agencies, social taxation, processing costs, invoicing, time-sheeting, vendor management, contract management, worker sourcing, VMS applications and one-off costs and expenses. Our teams have expertise in unpicking the actual cost of a contingent workforce and can show the effect on the balance sheet.
How much are they forecasted to cost tomorrow?
Many organisations are unaware of changes in the external market that may directly impact their contingent workforce. We have unrivalled expertise in benchmarking, forecasting and sourcing across the entire talent landscape, and provide excellent insight into the future cost of contingent workers.
How many vendors do I have?
Across a diverse organisation there may be a wide group of staffing agencies supplying contingent workers; proactively managing this group can reap significant benefits. We’ve undertaken supplier reviews for clients, creating preferred supplier lists and panels. And in many cases we’ve been able to suggest alternative suppliers that have delivered better results for clients in a more cost effective manner.
What technology can I use?
Where there is an on-going need for a contingent workforce population, it may be worthwhile investing in recruitment or VMS technology. The benefits are notable – process efficiencies, reduced errors, reduced reconciliation effort, better compliance through a consistent hiring and on-boarding process, regular management information and far better transparency on the contingent population. We can advise clients on the most appropriate technology to use, implement it, and manage it.