The extended workforce has evolved far beyond its traditional role as a flexible labor pool used to address temporary staffing shortages. Today, contingent workers, freelancers, consultants, project teams, and specialized service providers represent a strategic component of enterprise talent strategy. As organizations confront ongoing skills shortages, economic uncertainty, and accelerating technological change, external talent has become an essential source of business agility.
At the center of this transformation is direct sourcing.
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