The US contingent talent and strategic solutions market slowed in 2023, as enterprises faced cost and margin pressures amid the economic slowdown. Notably, while the economic downturn had adverse effects on US staffing providers, a substantial gap in talent supply-demand persisted, driven by the need for specialized skills in rapidly growing industries, technology interventions, and a heightened need for managed services. Enterprise expectations from contingent talent providers also increased, extending beyond transactional engagements to a growing interest in strategic solutions and managed services.

This report examines the US professional contingent staffing provider landscape and assesses its impact on the market in 2023. It focuses particularly on contingent talent and strategic solutions in IT, engineering, and business and professional skills. Using Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix^® assessment, the report identifies areas where providers are distinguishing themselves and discusses how providers are navigating the challenging yet opportunity-laden market landscape.

Scope

• Industry: contingent talent and strategic solutions
• Geography: US
• Skills coverage: IT, engineering, and business and professional skills

Contents

The report analyzes various contingent talent and strategic solution providers’ performance and examines:

• The US contingent talent and strategic solutions provider landscape
• US Contingent Staffing Provider PEAK Matrix^® Assessment: classification of 30 US IT contingent talent and strategic solutions providers, 23 US engineering contingent talent and strategic solutions providers, and 24 US business and professionals contingent talent and strategic solutions providers into Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants
• Everest Group’s provider analysis:
• US contingent talent and strategic solutions providers’ capability assessment on seven dimensions: market adoption, portfolio mix, value delivered, scope of services offered, innovation and investments, delivery footprints, and vision and strategy
• Remarks on each provider’s key strengths and limitations

Membership(s)

Contingent Staffing

Sourcing and Vendor Management