Futureproof Sourcing & Contracting of Contingent Workers

As the use of contingent workers continues to grow across industries, organizations must rethink how they source, manage, and retain external talent. This whitepaper offers a tactical and operational guide to building a futureproof contingent workforce strategy while addressing sourcing models, compliance, tooling, and cost efficiency.

Why a Smarter Contingent Workforce Strategy Matters

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In today’s dynamic workforce landscape, nearly 30 percent of employees in large organizations are contingent workers, including freelancers, contractors, interns, and consultants. Managing this growing segment presents challenges across compliance, budgeting, talent acquisition, and supplier oversight. To stay competitive, companies are rethinking how they structure their sourcing models, integrating solutions such as Vendor Management Systems and freelance marketplaces to streamline operations and reduce costs. A thoughtful, flexible approach that aligns with company maturity and strategy can improve hiring speed, enhance visibility, and drive long-term efficiency across HR and procurement.

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What You'll Learn

In this whitepaper you will discover
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• What defines a contingent worker and why companies increasingly rely on them
• The pros and cons of sourcing models such as MSP, brokering, and direct sourcing
• How tools like VMS and freelance marketplaces can cut costs and streamline hiring
• A real-world case study on cost savings and operational improvements
• Practical tips to align sourcing with your broader HR and business goals

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Ready to optimize your external workforce strategy?

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Comparison: Connecting-Expertise vs SAP Fieldglass, Nétive, proUnity
Criteria	Connecting-Expertise	SAP Fieldglass	Nétive	proUnity
EU compliance & local alignment	Strong EU focus, local purchasing and labor alignment	Global standardization first, EU via integrations	Benelux strength, EU aligned	Benelux focus, EU aligned
Neutral platform (no forced ecosystem)	Independent of SAP or HR suite	Part of SAP ecosystem	Independent	Independent
Configurability	High (over 8,000 options), modular flows	High but heavier to tune	Configurable mid-market focus	Configurable marketplace model
Speed to value (mid-market)	Fast deployment, direct support	Slower enterprise cycles	Fast	Fast
Best fit	EU-centric organizations needing speed, flexibility and local precision	Large global enterprises standardizing on SAP	Benelux and EU mid-market	Benelux marketplace-driven sourcing

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