Contractors are often out of reach, out of sight and out of the remit of most HR functions, meaning they’re overlooked in talent management strategies. This article makes a compelling case for moving away from a focus on regulation and compliance to one of inclusion, where organisations make the most of this highly resilient and valuable pool of talent.

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