MSP stands for Managed Services Program. It is a business model where a company outsources the management of its contingent (or contractor) workforce to a third-party expert. MSP partnerships drive cost savings, process efficiencies, and reduced risk through compliance. In our experience, an MSP partnership can deliver on average 10-20 % cost savings in the first year.
What does an MSP provide?
A managed services program provider takes care of your contingent workforce recruitment process, from recruitment of contractors to process optimization. Different models exist, and which one is right for you depends on your unique talent requirements and goals.
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Direct Sourcing MSP Model
In the Direct Sourcing MSP Model, one provider takes care of contingent workforce management and directly sources a percentage of the temporary workers. In this case, the MSP takes care of payroll with a single invoice for the client, and a single time-sheeting process for hiring managers and contractors.
- Master Vendor Model
The Master Vendor Model involves one provider who is responsible for sourcing and placing candidates. The provider is also responsible for the contract management and payrolling of the contingent workers, including invoicing.
- Vendor Neutral Model
In the Vendor Neutral Model, one provider manages the contingent workforce but via third-party agency suppliers who continue to payroll their own contractors.
With a commitment to data integrity, security and privacy, Hudson Talent Solutions’s contingent workforce solutions ensure on-going compliance, accuracy and risk mitigation for our client partners.”
– Carla Morris, Client Solutions Manager
How are MSP solutions customized?
As customized solutions, you decide the level of involvement you require from your MSP partner. Depending on your solution and service level agreement, a managed service partnership can include the following:
- Customized contingent workforce strategies based on industry insights
- Implementation of contractor management technology
- Streamlined onboarding and off-boarding
- Regional and multi-national labor law compliance
When should I consider an MSP partner?
A Managed Services Program is the right choice when you lack visibility, control and cohesion across your contingent workforce. In our experience, these are the common issues being experienced by companies who have since benefitted from an MSP solution:
- Lack of talent vendor visibility, control, and oversight.
- Rising flexible workforce costs regionally or globally.
- Labor law and regulatory compliance.
- Fluctuating contingent talent needs.
Is MSP right for you?
Hudson Talent Solutions has been a successful provider of MSP solutions for many organizations. We saved over 380k AUD in the first 6 months of partnering with Australia’s biggest gambling entertainment company. Learn more about our MSP services or speak to one of our talent experts today.
