Our top picks

Where to start with Connecting-Expertise

Updated regularly by the CE team. These are the resources we would point a new procurement or HR contact to first, whether you are just getting started or evaluating your current setup.
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Webinar

Mid-Year Review: The 2026 Contingent Labour Market and What's Next

Peter De Buck and Paul Verschueren review the key developments in the contingent labour market during the first half of 2026 and what organisations can expect for the months ahead.
Why this: If you want one resource that explains where the contingent labour market stands right now and what to prepare for, this is it. Relevant for the rest of 2026.
Watch the recording →
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Free tool

Contingent Workforce Savings Calculator

An interactive calculator that estimates how much your organisation could save by structuring its contingent workforce process through CE. Adjust inputs for your specific situation and see results instantly.
Why this: Before any platform conversation, it helps to have a rough idea of what is at stake financially. Takes two minutes and gives you a defensible starting point for an internal business case.
Try the calculator →
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Client case

BASF's Transparent Leap: From Procurement Complexity to Contractor Management Efficiency

How BASF restructured its contingent workforce management with CE, gained full visibility over contractor spend and significantly reduced administrative workload across procurement and HR.
Why this: The most recent client case and one of the clearest examples of what CE looks like in practice at a large European company. Good reference if you are evaluating the platform for a similar organisation.
Read the case →
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Template

Contingent Workforce Management Plan Template

A practical framework for procurement and HR teams building or reviewing their contingent workforce management approach. Works as a starting point whether you are new to structured workforce management or refining an existing setup.
Why this: One of the most downloaded resources on the site. Beginner friendly but useful at any stage. A good way to structure your thinking before or after a platform conversation.
Download the template→