The Contingent Compass Podcast
🎙️ The Contingent Compass Podcast 🎙️
The world of work is changing—fast. Traditional employment models are evolving, and contingent talent is at the heart of this transformation. Whether you're an HR leader, Procurement executive, or business strategist, The Contingent Compass Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of non-employee labor with confidence and clarity.
Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde, a 25-year industry veteran, this podcast breaks down the strategies, risks, and opportunities in managing contingent labor—without the jargon, fluff, or sales pitches.
Each episode delivers a range of practical insights, real-world case studies, and expert interviews to help you:
✅ Optimize costs without sacrificing quality
✅ Mitigate compliance risks and navigate global regulations
✅ Leverage diverse talent and suppliers to boost DE&I
✅ Choose the right tech and vendors for seamless workforce management
✅ Stay ahead of trends shaping the future of work
If you're responsible for contingent workforce decisions and want straight-talking, actionable advice that actually moves the needle, this podcast is for you.
🎧 Subscribe now and transform your contingent workforce strategy—one episode at a time.
The Contingent Compass Podcast
Direct Sourcing For Contingent Labor & Why You Should Be Considering It
Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde
Your Contingent Labor staffing agency fees are out of hand There’s a smarter, leaner way.
Let me explain ...
Direct sourcing isn’t a buzzword.
It’s the cost-saving, agility-boosting strategy your CFO wishes you'd implemented yesterday.
In today's podcast episode, I break down:
✅ How to use your brand (not your budget) to attract top talent
✅ The tech stack that slashes time-to-fill
✅ Why building a talent community is your secret weapon
✅ How analytics turn hiring into a strategic edge
If your organization is still burning cash on bloated markups and long hiring cycles, this is your wake-up call.
Let me know—what’s holding you back from going direct?
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