The Open Talent Report

Ep. #87 | The Past, Present and Future of VMS’s - Mark Zolkos (Flextrack)

January 16, 2024 Connor Heaney Season 1 Episode 87
The Open Talent Report
Ep. #87 | The Past, Present and Future of VMS’s - Mark Zolkos (Flextrack)
Show Notes

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Mark Zolkos, Managing Director of Enterprise Strategies and MSP Alliances at Flextrack. Flextrack offers a next generation vendor management system to help businesses acquire, engage and manage their external workforce. 

Mark has a wealth of knowledge around VMS’s and has seen many changes over the years.

In this episode, Connor & Mark discuss:

  • Mark’s story
  • Key takeaways from Jamiel’s (Tapfin’s Colonel) leadership style
  • The challenges Flextrack solves & how it’s VMS is different
  • The history, evolution & future of VMS’s 
  • The talent scarcity problem – how can we solve it?
  • Has the education system evolved enough to prepare us for the future?
  • Talent screening – are we too harsh & over-screening?
  • Talent marketplaces – why have large enterprises not adopted them?
  • AI – negative or a force for good?
  • Remote work – concerning or good?
  • Predictions for future of work

Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-zolkos-09b65b3/ 
Connect with Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/
Visit Flextrack's website: https://www.flextrack.com/
Visit CXC's website: https://www.cxcglobal.com/