The UK's contingent talent and strategic solutions industry underwent significant transformation in 2021-22. Amidst the challenges of adverse macroeconomic conditions and an impending recession in 2022, enterprises faced a talent shortage due to scarcity of skilled workers and worker attrition. Service providers responded by prioritizing upskilling, bridging the skills gap, and promoting inclusive talent acquisition. Their initiatives included targeted outreach, inclusive job descriptions, unbiased screening, and collaboration with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) organizations. Technology played a pivotal role as digital platforms and tools streamlined operations, improved candidate sourcing, and enhanced workforce management. AI-powered candidate matching and online talent marketplaces gained prominence, providing efficient ways to connect employers with contingent workers.

This report analyzes the dynamics of the UK contingent talent and strategic solutions provider landscape and its impact on the overall UK contingent talent and strategic solutions market in 2022. It specifically focuses on IT and business and professionals staffing and strategic solutions in the UK. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the market and examines how providers differentiate themselves using the extensive Everest Group PEAK Matrix^® as a benchmark for analysis.

Scope

• Industry: contingent talent and strategic solutions
• Geography: UK
• Skills coverage: IT, engineering, business and professionals

Contents

The report analyzes the performance of various UK contingent talent and strategic solutions providers and examines:

• The UK contingent talent and strategic solutions provider landscape
• UK Contingent Staffing Provider PEAK Matrix^® Assessment:
  • Classification of 17 UK IT contingent talent and strategic solutions providers into Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants on Everest Group’s proprietary PEAK Matrix^® framework
  • Classification of 16 UK business and professionals contingent talent and strategic solutions providers into Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants on Everest Group’s proprietary PEAK Matrix^® framework
• Everest Group analysis of providers:
  • UK 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 key strengths and limitations of each contingent talent and strategic solutions provider

Membership(s)

Contingent Staffing

Sourcing and Vendor Management