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
Avoid The Spray & Pray: How to Force Staffing Suppliers to Focus on Quality & Save Your Program Strategy
Hosted by Kieran Scally-Carde
Spray, Pray & Pay: Why Forcing Staffing Suppliers to Focus on Quality Changes Everything
Ever feel like your inbox is being carpet-bombed with resumes the second a role opens?
You’re not alone — and you’re not crazy.
In this episode, we unpack the truth behind the “Spray and Pray” supplier mindset — and why it’s killing candidate quality, wasting time, and silently bleeding your workforce program of value.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why high-volume resume slinging doesn’t mean better hiring
✅ The 3/3 Principle — a simple but powerful model to force supplier accountability
✅ How to roll it out (without causing supplier rebellion)
✅ What silent costs your program is already paying by tolerating the chaos
✅ What kind of leader you need to be if you want a truly high-performing contingent workforce
If you’re in HR, Procurement, or leading a PMO — this is your roadmap to demanding better.
It’s time to stop rewarding speed over suitability.
🎧 Listen in, rethink your model, and raise the bar.
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