ProcureCon US Contingent Staffing 2026: The “Great Recalibration” of Workforce Strategy
At ProcureCon US Contingent Staffing 2026, YunoJuno joined industry leaders to explore how contingent workforce programs are evolving to meet new business realities.
In the keynote panel, “The Great Recalibration: How Contingent Workforce Programs Are Evolving,” YunoJuno COO Joao Martires sat down with Annie Austin Rowe, Vendor Strategy & Operations at Google DeepMind to unpack how AI, automation, and stronger supplier partnerships are reshaping workforce strategy.
As organizations face increasing economic pressure and demand for flexibility, the conversation focused on how to build more agile, resilient, and scalable contingent workforce models.
The message was clear. We are entering a new era of contingent work.
Key takeaways
A move toward flexible, skills-based talent
Organizations are shifting away from rigid headcount models and toward accessing specialist expertise on demand to stay competitive and responsive.
AI and automation are transforming delivery
From sourcing to workforce management, AI is fundamentally changing how work is scoped, delivered, and optimized at scale.
Economic pressure is driving leaner workforce models
Uncertainty is pushing businesses to adopt more agile approaches, balancing cost control with access to critical skills.
FMS maturity is unlocking global capability
Freelancer Management Systems are enabling organizations to engage, manage, and scale contractor workforces more effectively across regions.
Rising expectations from talent
Contractors are demanding genuine flexibility and better working experiences, raising the bar for how organizations wor with highly-skilled individuals.
What this means for workforce leaders
The organizations pulling ahead are not reacting to these changes. They are building for them now by investing in flexible talent strategies, stronger supplier ecosystems, and technology that enables scale.
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