What is a Contingent Workforce?
A contingent workforce consists of workers who are engaged on a non-permanent basis: freelancers, contractors, consultants, temporary staff, and gig workers. They are hired for specific projects, to cover peak demand, or to access specialised skills not available internally. Managing a contingent workforce involves different processes than permanent hiring, including vendor management, contract negotiation, compliance, and different onboarding requirements.
Why it matters
The contingent workforce is growing rapidly. Many organisations now have 20-40% of their total workforce in contingent roles. This provides flexibility and access to specialised skills, but also creates complexity around compliance, integration, and workforce planning. Organisations that manage their contingent workforce strategically, rather than treating it as an afterthought, gain agility and cost advantages while maintaining quality and compliance.
How Teamtailor helps
Teamtailor can manage contingent hiring alongside permanent recruitment, keeping all candidate data and hiring processes in one system regardless of employment type.
