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Contingent Workforce Weekly highlights the evolution of today’s non-employee workforce (contractors, freelancers, etc.) and the greater impact of the “gig economy.” Join Christopher J. Dwyer, the podcast’s host, as he discusses the implications of the “Future of Work” on the world of business.

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    • Dec 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 802: 2024 Recap With Jen Torney (Talent Solutions TAPFIN) and Brian Hoffmeyer (Beeline)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 62:54


    The Future of Work Exchange Podcast (sponsored by Worksuite) welcomes Talent Solutions TAPFIN's Jen Torney (Global Vice President) and Beeline's Brian Hoffmeyer (SVP of Market Strategies) for an annual holiday tradition: recapping the year that was for the world of talent and work and providing predictions for the year ahead. Jen, Brian, and podcast host Christopher J. Dwyer discuss direct sourcing, services procurement, the outlook for the staffing and labor markets, the implications of AI, and so much more.

    Episode 801: Direct Sourcing Panel With Beeline, Opptly, Raise, and Talent Solutions TAPFIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 61:14


    The Future of Work Exchange welcomes Rebecca Valladares (Head of Operations at Opptly), Brian Hoffmeyer (SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline), Tim Rhodes (Head of Sales at Raise), and Matthew McCartney Waggle (Managing Director, Solution Design at Talent Solutions TAPFIN) for a panel discussion on the state of direct sourcing, how AI will reshape hiring and talent acquisition, and the future of direct sourcing strategies given the advancements in skills-based hiring and extended workforce management.

    Episode 716: A Conversation With Vinda Souza and Tommy Semereaux of RefAssured

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 44:34


    The Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes RefAssured's Chief Marketing Officer, Vinda Souza, and Chief Product Officer, Tommy Semereaux, for a spirited discussion on the Future of Work, the state of the HR tech industry, the criticality of credentialing and references, and the future of skills-based hiring. This week's edition of the podcast is sponsored by Worksuite.

    Episode 715: A Conversation With Christy Forest, CEO and Executive Director at LiveHire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 43:17


    The Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes Christy Forest, CEO and Executive Director at LiveHire, to discuss the current state of direct sourcing, the future of this high-impact strategy, the reality of total talent management, and much more. This week's podcast, sponsored by Worksuite, also highlights the importance of "balance" between human-centricity and digital evolution.

    Episode 714: A Conversation With Jen Torney (Talent Solutions TAPFIN) and Brian Hoffmeyer (Beeline)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 59:46


    The Future of Work Exchange ends 2023 with a fun conversation featuring Talent Solution TAPFIN's Global Vice President of Client Experience and Partnerships, Jen Torney, and Beeline's SVP of Market Strategies, Brian Hoffmeyer. We chat about the major trends that shaped 2023 and look ahead to which strategies, concepts, ideas, and technology will impact the year ahead.

    Episode 713: A Conversation With Matt Ryan, VP of Enterprise Solutions at Upwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 35:00


    The Future of Work Exchange welcomes Matt Ryan, VP of Enterprise Solutions at Upwork, to discuss the company's new partnerships, the future of digital staffing, the state of workforce solutions, and much more. Matt and host Christopher J. Dwyer also chat about the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on talent engagement and talent acquisition, how the workforce continues to evolve, and the growth of the extended workforce.

    Episode 712: A Conversation With Kara Kaplan, CEO of High5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 35:32


    Another all-new edition of the Future of Work Exchange Podcast features an in-depth discussion with Kara Kaplan, CEO of High5. Kara and I chat about the evolution of staffing, the growth of the extended workforce, the power of direct sourcing, and the future of omni-channel talent acquisition.

    Episode 711: A Conversation With Dave McGonegal, VP of Strategic Client Solutions at ManpowerGroup Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 32:01


    The Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes Dave McGonegal, VP of Strategic Client Solutions at ManpowerGroup Solutions, to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence in talent acquisition and workforce management, the evolution of the extended workforce, what's ahead for the Future of Work movement, and much more. This week's all-new episode also highlights why a cooling labor market is beneficial for the overall sustainability of the workforce.

    Episode 710: A Conversation With Cara Kresge, VP of Workforce Advisory at HireGenics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 45:29


    Another all-new edition of the Future of Work Exchange Podcast features a discussion with Cara Kresge, Vice President of Workforce Advisory at HireGenics. Cara and I chat about the impact of return-to-office (RTO) mandates on employee engagement, the evolution of the MSP model, the future of the labor market, and much, much more. This week's podcast also highlights business leadership lessons learned from coaching little league baseball, including empathy-led management styles and the importance of "cheerleading."

    Episode 709: A Conversation With Vanessa Miller, VP of Strategic Alliances at Graphite

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 40:56


    This week's all-new Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes Vanessa Miller, VP of Strategic Alliances at Graphite. Vanessa and I discuss the impact of omni-channel acquisition, the critical role of expert networks in today's Future of Work movement, the power of digital staffing, and much more. In addition, this week's podcast highlights how rigid remote work policies and return-to-office mandates are critically harming talent retention, recruitment, and employee engagement.

    Episode 708: A Conversation With Rocki Howard, Chief Equity and Impact Officer at The Mom Project.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 36:02


    The Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes Rocki Howard, Chief Equity and Impact Officer at The Mom Project, to discuss the evolution of diversity and the role (and impact) of DE&I on the Future of Work movement. In addition, this week's podcast looks back on last month's Future of Work Exchange LIVE event in Boston and chats about recent inflation news and its link to the volatile labor market.

    Episode 707: A Conversation With Kevin Leete, Senior Director of Sales at WorkLLama.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 42:23


    An all-new episode of the Future of Work Exchange podcast features a conversation with Kevin Leete, Senior Director of Sales at WorkLLama. Kevin and I discuss the power of omni-channel talent acquisition, the importance of the candidate experience, the continued impact of direct sourcing, and much more.

    Episode 706: A Conversation With Sara Gordon, SVP of Client Relationships at Guidant Global.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 31:41


    An all-new episode of the Future of Work Exchange podcast features a conversation with Sara Gordon, SVP of Client Relationships at Guidant Global. Sara and I discuss the continued evolution and impact of the extended workforce, insights into the changing world of work, how automation and technology are revolutionizing talent acquisition, and more.

    Episode 705: A Conversation With Athena Karp, CEO and Founder of HiredScore.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 32:27


    An all-new episode of the Future of Work Exchange Podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion with Athena Karp, CEO and Founder of HiredScore. Athena and host Christopher J. Dwyer discuss the power of artificial intelligence in talent technology, its impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and what lies ahead for the Future of Work movement in 2023.

    Episode 704: A Conversation With Sean Ring, VP of On-Demand Talent Solutions at People 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 54:10


    An all-new episode of the Future of Work Exchange Podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion with Sean Ring, People 2.0's VP of On-Demand Talent Solutions. Sean and I chat about omni-channel talent acquisition, the future of direct sourcing, the talent-led revolution, and what the Future of Work has in store for 2023.

    Episode 703: The Future of Work Is Not Static

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 30:39


    An all-new episode of the Future of Work Exchange Podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion around the dynamic nature of the Future of Work movement and how businesses can plan ahead for 2023. In this episode, we feature conversation regarding the role of AI, talent intelligence, and new technology in the world of work and talent.

    The Future of Work Exchange Podcast, Episode 702: A Conversation with Paul Vincent, Global Head of Services Procurement at Randstad Sourceright

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 38:28


    An all-new episode of the Future of Work Exchange Podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features a conversation with Paul Vincent, Global Head of Services Procurement at Randstad Sourceright. Paul and I discuss the future of services procurement, why this arena needs to be a part of the Future of Work discussion, and the takeaways from the new Reimagining Services Procurement research study.

    Episode 701: A Conversation with Jen Torney (TAPFIN) and Brian Hoffmeyer (Beeline)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 54:05


    The Season Seven premiere of the Future of Work Exchange Podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features an in-depth, Future of Work-oriented discussion with Jen Torney, VP of Client Engagement at TAPFIN, and Brian Hoffmeyer, SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline. Jen, Brian, and I chat about the evolution of the extended workforce, the impact of direct sourcing, the realm of conscious leadership, and what 2023 may hold for the world of talent and work.

    Episode 617: The Future of Work's Tipping Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 28:39


    This week's Future of Work Exchange Podcast, sponsored by Beeline, is the season finale of Season Six and features a discussion around the Future of Work's possible tipping point. With so many changes within the workforce and the contemporary business, what does the Future of Work actually look like?

    Episode 616: A Conversation with Steve Dern, EVP of Talent Solutions at Evaluent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 40:25


    This week's Future of Work Exchange Podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features a conversation with Steve Dern, EVP of Talent Solutions at Evaluent. Steve and I discuss the growth of the extended workforce, why the mid-market requires more flexible workforce management solutions, and the future of the labor market.

    Episode 615: A Conversation with Michael Brooks, CEO and Founder of goLance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 40:07


    This week's Future of Work Exchange Podcast features a conversation with Michael Brooks, CEO and founder of goLance. Michael and I discuss how remote and hybrid work can break down talent acquisition barriers, why the hybrid workplace is here to stay, and much more.

    Episode 614: A Conversation With Paul Vincent, EVP and Head of the Global Services Procurement Practice at Randstad Sourceright

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 46:39


    This week's Future of Work Exchange Podcast, sponsored by PRO Unlimited, features a conversation with Paul Vincent, Global Head of Services Procurement at Randstad Sourceright. Paul and I not only unveil some sneak peeks of a progressive new research study on the evolution of services procurement, but also discuss why this arena requires a Future of Work and “business first” focus.

    Episode 613: A Conversation With Sunil Bagai, CEO of Prosperix

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 28:02


    This week's Future of Work Exchange Podcast, sponsored by PRO Unlimited, features a conversation with Sunil Bagai, CEO of Prosperix. Sunil and I discuss the evolution of Vendor Management System (VMS) technology, how the “network effect” can impact the Future of Work, the continued growth of direct sourcing, and more.

    Episode 612: A Conversation With Tim Minahan, CMO of Citrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 32:41


    This week's Future of Work Exchange Podcast, sponsored by PRO Unlimited, features a discussion with Tim Minahan, EVP of Strategy and CMO of Citrix. Tim and I discuss the impact of hybrid work on the Future of Work movement, the link between digital workspaces and the extended workforce, and what the future holds for remote work.

    Episode 611: A Conversation with Dan Beck, Co-Founder and COO of Utmost

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 45:56


    This week's Future of Work Exchange podcast, sponsored by PRO Unlimited, features a discussion with Utmost co-founder and COO, Dan Beck. Dan and I chat about the continued growth and impact of the extended workforce, why VMS has to become more progressive, and how the “talent revolution” will shape the workforce for months and years to come.

    Episode 610: Solving the Ongoing “Great Resignation”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 24:04


    An all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by PRO Unlimited, highlights the continued “Great Resignation” and why, when considered a “talent revolution,” can be better addressed in the year ahead.

    Episode 609: Reflecting Back on 2021 As We Look Ahead to 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 27:39


    This week's all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by PRO Unlimited, reflects back on the year that was as we look forward to a 2022 that is founded on innovation, progressive business thinking, and work optimization.

    Episode 608: The Impact of "Fatigue" on the Future of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 26:34


    An all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast highlights the growing impact of “fatigue” on how work gets done, from pandemic fatigue to fatigue from the constant stream of change that permeates through the personal and professional lives of today's workforce.

    Episode 607: How the Future of Work Will Transform 2022 Workforce Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 24:24


    Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, highlights how major Future of Work accelerants (digital talent acquisition, remote and hybrid work, etc.) will converge with non-technological elements (such as empathy-led leadership) to transform how businesses execute 2022 workforce planning.

    Episode 606: A Conversation with Cesar Jimenez, CEO of myBasePay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 23:41


    Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a conversation with Cesar Jimenez, CEO of myBasePay. Cesar and I discuss the impact of direct sourcing, the current state of talent and work, the future of the agile workforce, DE&I, and so much more.

    Episode 605: As the Summer Ends, Business Agility and Flexibility Will Be Paramount

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 24:20


    Welcome to an all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company. As the summer ends, the arrival of fall brings continued uncertainty to both the business and personal lives of the world's workforce, especially as millions of children (who cannot yet be vaccinated) head back to school. Businesses will need to prioritize the “art of flexibility” as the world of work continues to evolve.

    Episode 604: A Conversation with Matt Pietsch, Chief Strategy Officer at High5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 31:00


    An all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a discussion with Matt Pietsch, Chief Strategy Officer at High5. Matt and I chat about the digital staffing industry, the evolution of direct sourcing, the outlook for the Future of Work movement, and much more.

    Episode 603: “Hot Vax Summer” Meets the Delta Variant

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 22:12


    An all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, highlights how summer reopenings and return-to-office plans are currently being derailed by the Delta variant of the coronavirus. The big ideas around the summer being a time of reopening, celebration, and a return to normalcy have all been thrown into a tailspin, especially knowing that this variant results in more frequent breakthrough cases and can possibly be spread by even the vaccinated population. The question, though, remains: what does it mean for business?

    Episode 602: The Link Between the Future of the Workforce and the Future of the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 28:06


    An all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a discussion around the “future of the workforce” and its link to the “future of the workplace.” As more and more businesses plan a return to the office, an even larger number of workers are seeking flexibility, empathy, and agility. While a silent labor epidemic rages (the United States has never recorded so many resignations and jobs quit in a single month before this past May), business leaders must leverage the next several months to better understand the proper work model for both productive enterprises outcomes and its workforce.

    Episode 601: A Conversation with Jan Jedlinski, CEO of Candidately

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 29:36


    The Season Six premiere of Contingent Workforce Weekly, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a discussion with Candidately CEO Jan Jedlinski. Jan and I chat about the transformation of staffing, the need for a more digitized approach towards talent acquisition, and what's in store for the Future of Work movement in the months ahead.

    Episode 538: A Conversation with Sunil Bagai, CEO of Prosperix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 33:40


    The Season Five finale of Contingent Workforce Weekly, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a discussion with Prosperix CEO Sunil Bagai. Sunil and I chat about the new Prosperix brand, the solution's innovative suite of functionality, the Future of Work movement, and the outlook for the world of talent and work for the next six months.

    Episode 537: A Conversation with Chris Johnson (Checkr) and Kevin Poll (WillHire)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 42:18


    The 200th episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a conversation with Checkr's Chris Johnson (Director of Industry Strategy) and WillHire's Kevin Poll (Global Head of Strategic Partnership and DE&I Champion). Chris, Kevin, and I celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast by chatting about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), major shifts in talent acquisition, the growth of the agile workforce, the power of direct sourcing, and much more.

    Episode 536: A Conversation with Donna Yelmokas (The Mom Project) and Brian Hoffmeyer (Beeline)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 34:44


    This week’s episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features an in-depth discussion with The Mom Project’s Donna Yelmokas (Strategic Advisor to the CEO) and Beeline’s Brian Hoffmeyer (SVP of Market Strategies). Donna, Brian, and I chat about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Future of Work movement, DE&I’s impact on the extended workforce, and the strengths of the Diverse Talent Cloud (DTC).

    Episode 535: Why the Hybrid Work Model is Here to Stay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 28:00


    This week’s episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, highlights the reasons why the hybrid work model (mix of remote and in-person work) will be a permanent business fixture moving forward even as pandemic restrictions are lifted and the world moves back into normality.

    Episode 534: The Great Vaccination Mandate Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 22:39


    This week’s episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, discusses a topic that is on the minds of nearly every business leader around the globe: should COVID-19 vaccines be mandated for employees? We chat about the many ramifications of this questions, including legal aspects, public healthy and safety attributes, and what it means for the workforce.

    Episode 533: A Conversation with Annrai O’Toole, CEO and Co-Founder of Utmost

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 31:27


    This week’s episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features a conversation with Utmost’s CEO and co-founder, Annrai O’Toole. Annrai and I discuss the growth and impact of the extended workforce, the accelerants pushing the Future of Work movement, the evolution of total talent management, and much more.

    Episode 532: “Transformation” as a Continued Future of Work Theme for 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 18:49


    This week’s episode, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion around why “transformation” will be a continued theme throughout 2021 as businesses continue to inch closer to “normal.” From the growth and impact of the agile and extended workforce to the benefits of empathy-led leadership, the reality of transformation within the workforce/digital/leadership realms will be a guiding light for enterprises throughout the year ahead.

    Episode 531: The Transformation of Talent and Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 23:03


    This week’s episode features a discussion around the major shifts within the world of talent and work, including adapting to a remote work environment, an increased utilization of extended and agile talent, the application of flexibility-led workforce management strategies, and the expected impact of empathy-driven business leadership.

    Episode 530: A Conversation with Taylor Ramchandani (VP of Strategy at VectorVMS) and Vanessa Miller (Direct of Talent Technology at Atrium)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 36:33


    This week’s episode, sponsored by Beeline, features a conversation with Taylor Ramchandani, VP of Strategy at VectorVMS, and Vanessa Miller, Director of Talent Technology at Atrium. Taylor, Vanessa, and I discuss the growth of the agile/extended workforce, the impact of direct sourcing in the months ahead, diversity and inclusion as part of the Future of Work movement, burning questions for procurement executives as they manage the evolving contingent workforce, and much more.

    Episode 529: A Conversation with Gregory Robinson, COO and Co-Founder of The Mom Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 30:22


    This week’s episode, sponsored by Beeline, features a conversation with Gregory Robinson, COO and co-founder of The Mom Project. Gregory and I discuss the critical impact of diversity and inclusion in 2021, a workforce outlook for the year ahead, and how talent communities will shape the evolving world of work.

    Episode 528: A Conversation with Doug Leeby, CEO of Beeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 36:06


    This week’s all-new episode features a conversation with Doug Leeby, CEO of Beeline. Doug and I chat about the solution’s recent news about its extended workforce platform, the future of total talent management, the impact of direct sourcing, the criticality of diversity and inclusion, and so much more.

    Episode 527: A Conversation with Maria Luoni, President of RightSourcing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 37:49


    This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by Beeline, features a conversation with Maria Luoni, President of RightSourcing. Maria and I chat about the evolving world of work, the power of direct sourcing, the impact of MSP and VMS solutions on the health care industry, total talent management, and much more.

    Episode 526: A Conversation with Marc Husain, Managing Director at VectorVMS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 30:14


    This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly episode, sponsored by Beeline, features the return of Marc Husain, Managing Director at VectorVMS, to the podcast. Marc and I chat about the reality of total talent management, the growth of the agile workforce, the criticality of direct sourcing, and much more.

    Episode 525: The Innovation Behind the Extended Workforce

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 24:13


    This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, discusses the growth and impact of the extended workforce/agile workforce and highlights why a “balanced,” strategic approach in managing this talent is critical for businesses in 2021 and beyond.

    Episode 524: An Ode to Work-From-Home Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 26:16


    This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, highlights why flexibility-led workplace environments are so critical when millions of professionals are juggling dual roles: remote work and parenting.

    Episode 523: What Does 2021 Hold for the Future of Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 23:49


    This week’s podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion on what’s in store for 2021 through the lens of the Future of Work movement. What lessons did we learn from the biggest remote work experiment in business history? Why is empathy-led leadership a precursor to “agile leadership”? What lies ahead for the agile workforce?

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