Why a Contingent Workforce Management Plan matters in 2026

Managing external talent is no longer optional. With contingent workers making up a growing share of the workforce, organizations need a clear strategy to control costs, ensure compliance, and stay competitive. In this webinar, Peter De Buck walks you through the Contingent Workforce Management Plan Template, a practical, free resource designed to help companies build a structured, future-ready approach to managing external talent.

Published on:

December 15, 2025

Author:

Peter De Buck

Key Topics Covered in the Webinar

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Trends shaping 2026

Why the “war for talent” continues for critical profiles like AI, data, and security
How buyer-driven markets are emerging for many operational roles
The impact of AI on job availability and hybrid roles
Why global, remote external work is becoming the norm
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Why this initiative was launched

Why contingent workers already represent ~30% of the workforce on average
Which roles typically fall into the contingent workforce (freelancers, contractors, consultants, students)
Why many SMEs still lack a clear contingent workforce strategy
How larger organizations are starting to formalize their approach
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How to use the Contingent Workforce Management Plan Template

How to define your key challenges and focus areas
How to combine different sourcing models (MSP, direct sourcing, master vendor)
How to identify quick wins and build momentum
How to set SMART initiatives, KPIs, and targets
How to build a solid business case using cost comparisons
How to structure an implementation roadmap
How technology and change management support long-term success

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Watch the webinar to learn how to turn contingent workforce management into a strategic advantage.

What You’ll Learn

How to build a clear, structured contingent workforce strategy
How to prioritize initiatives and create a measurable business case
How to balance cost, compliance, and flexibility
How to apply best practices used across organizations

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Criteria	Connecting-Expertise	SAP Fieldglass	Nétive VMS	ProUnity
Primary market	Belgium / EU	Global	Benelux / Europe	Belgium / Benelux
Founded	2007	1999	2003	2015
Platform type	VMS + Marketplace	VMS + Marketplace (2023)	VMS + ATS + FMS	VMS + Marketplace + MSP
Marketplace	Integrated supplier and freelancer marketplace, native to platform	External Talent Marketplace launched 2023, US-first	No native open marketplace	Open marketplace with 17,000+ freelancers
Trilingual EN/NL/FR	Fully trilingual platform	21 languages globally, not BE-specific	Multilingual, Benelux focus	French and Dutch content, not fully trilingual platform
Local Belgian compliance	Strong, built for Belgian market from day one	Via integrations and localisation layers	Strong, Benelux compliance focus	Strong, Belgian public sector specialist
Configurability	High, 8,000+ configuration options	High, enterprise-grade, longer implementation cycles	High, configurable for mid-market and MSPs	Moderate, modular and scalable
Speed to deploy	Fast, direct support, short implementation	Slower, enterprise cycles, SAP ecosystem dependency	Fast for mid-market	Fast, marketplace-first model
Freelancer access	Yes, direct via marketplace	Via External Talent Marketplace	Yes, via integrated FMS	Yes, core to the platform
MSP support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, dedicated MSP team
ISO 27001	Not publicly confirmed	Yes	Not publicly confirmed	Yes, certified March 2025
SAP ecosystem integration	External integration possible	Native, part of SAP suite	Independent	Independent
Best fit	EU-centric organisations wanting speed, local precision, and an integrated marketplace	Large global enterprises standardising on SAP	Benelux mid-market and enterprise, MSP programmes	Belgian organisations wanting marketplace + MSP + VMS in one

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