--- title: The Contrax Workforce Blog (5) description: Learn everything you need to know about building a contingent workforce program from the Contrax Workforce team. (5) --- # The Contrax Workforce Blog ![Why the Contingent Workforce Can Help You Prepare for a Recession](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/hubfs/2023%20Blog%20and%20Social%20Images/Recession%20blog.png) 23 January 2023 ## [Why the Contingent Workforce Can Help You Prepare for a Recession](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/contingent-workforce-prepare-for-a-recession) It’s been more than a decade since the last major financial crisis in the US. In fact, since then the world, until recently, has been experiencing a long run of growth... [Read More ](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/contingent-workforce-prepare-for-a-recession) ![A Comprehensive Overview of How to Manage the Non-Employee Workforce](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/hubfs/2023%20Blog%20and%20Social%20Images/comprehensive%20overview%20Blog.png) 19 January 2023 ## [A Comprehensive Overview of How to Manage the Non-Employee Workforce](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/how-to-manage-the-non-employee-workforce) The world of work has changed dramatically in the past few years. Shortages in skilled labor, remote work, The Great Resignation, and the increasing need for business... [Read More ](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/how-to-manage-the-non-employee-workforce) ## Popular Articles ![What is SOW Contingent Labor?](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/hubfs/2022%20Blogs/What%20is%20SOW%20Contingent%20Blog.png) ### [ What is SOW Contingent Labor? ](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/what-is-sow-contingent-labor) [ Read more ](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/what-is-sow-contingent-labor) ![A Complete Guide of Contingent Workforce Management Solutions](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/hubfs/2022%20Blogs/Complete%20Guide%20to%20Contingent%20BLOG.png) ### [ A Complete Guide of Contingent Workforce Management Solutions ](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/a-complete-guide-of-contingent-workforce-management-solutions) [ Read more ](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/a-complete-guide-of-contingent-workforce-management-solutions) ![What is the Role of an MSP and VMS in Contingent Workforce Staffing?](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/hubfs/What%20is%20the%20difference%20between%20MSP%20and%20VMS.png) ### [ What is the Role of an MSP and VMS in Contingent Workforce Staffing? ](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/what-is-the-role-of-an-msp-and-vms-in-contingent-workforce-staffing) [ Read more ](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/what-is-the-role-of-an-msp-and-vms-in-contingent-workforce-staffing) ![What are the Benefits of Contingent Workforce Vendor Consolidation?](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/hubfs/2023%20Blog%20and%20Social%20Images/Vendor%20b.png) 16 January 2023 ## [What are the Benefits of Contingent Workforce Vendor Consolidation?](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/benefits-of-a-vendor-consolidation-strategy) When it comes to managing a contingent workforce program, many organizations are introducing unnecessary risk and spend by using a multitude of staffing agencies and... [Read More ](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/benefits-of-a-vendor-consolidation-strategy) ![Top 6 Staffing Agency Performance Metrics to Track](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/hubfs/2022%20Blogs/Performance%20blog.png) 16 November 2022 ## [Top 6 Staffing Agency Performance Metrics to Track](https://www.contraxworkforce.com/en/blog/staffing-agency-performance-metrics) Whether your business manages a mature contingent workforce management program or you work with a managed services partner that implements a program on your behalf, you... 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