The Enterprise Perspective: Insights from Workforce Leaders on the Future of Independent Talent

The dynamic between independent workers and enterprise customers is transforming. Independent professionals are more established, more sophisticated and more selective than ever before. They have specialized expertise, they know what it’s worth, and they know you need it. This report reveals how independent talent is evolving, how enterprises are adapting, and where the two sides align—or don’t.

Report Snapshot

The performance gap is real, and measurable - Fewer than 1 in 3 executives believe their independent talent program is leading edge. Leaders report stronger outcomes in flexibility, speed, competitive advantage, and ROI.
Discipline is the key differentiator - Leaders track 2.5 times more program metrics than their peers, while 49% of followers track none at all. Leaders proactively identify where independent talent can add value.
Independent talent is the fastest path to AI ROI - Applied AI skills rank as the single hardest capability to source through full-time hiring, and leaders are the earliest to use independent talent to fill that gap.
Our 8-step Enterprise Playbook can help your company win - This report ends with a comprehensive audit guide that you can use today to help you build a real plan for the AI-driven hiring wave.