Contingent Labor Study Proves Compliance, Risk Mitigation Benefits of
Independent Contractor Engagement Specialists (ICES)
A new Aberdeen Contingent Labor study proves organizations using an outsourced independent
contractor engagement vendor such as MBO Partners are realizing 50% higher visibility into
independent contractor spending, and are driving a 40% higher independent contractor
compliance rate. The outsourced Independent Contractor Engagement Specialist (ICES) solution
helps organizations effectively mitigate the risks of using independent contractors, SOW
consultants, and freelancers.
Herdon, VA (Vocus) December 16, 2009 -- Contingent labor is a reliable strategy to overcome tough economic
times. However, with recovery on the horizon, enterprises must ensure they are mitigating the risks, in particular
with regard to the use of independent contractors, according to a new report by Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks
Company (NYSE:HHS). The report, Contingent Labor Management: Best-in-Class Contingent Workforce
Strategies for 2010 and Beyond, surveyed the performance of nearly 200 enterprises and found organizations
must be cautious with independent contractors.
“Contingent labor has risen as the most viable workforce option in recent years,” said Christopher Dwyer,
research analyst and author of the study. “However, co-employment lawsuits and federal audits have resulted in
enterprises looking to outside solutions, such as MSP, VMS, and Independent Contractor Engagement Specialists
(ICES), to drive compliance.”
The report found leading enterprises use outside contingent workforce solutions (MSP, VMS, ICES) to drive an
88% higher rate of compliance to federal, regulatory and state labor policies than laggard organizations, while at
the same time attaining 16 times greater savings on contingent labor.
In addition, organizations using the services of an Independent Contractor Engagement Specialist (ICES) are
capturing 55% more independent contractor spend through their contingent workforce managem