--- title: Conexis VMS | Blog | Wayne Burgess (20) description: Wayne Burgess is the Co-Founder of Conexis VMS, a technology company focused on helping organizations get control of their Contingent Workforce. 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[Take an Online 2 Min Tour](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/self-guided-tour-of-conexis-vms-vendor-management-system-demo) - CONTACT - - [Contact Us](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/contact) - [Book a Consultation](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/book-a-consultation) - [Book a Demo](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/book-a-demo) - [Partner with Us](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/partner-with-conexis-vms) - [BOOK A DEMO](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/book-a-demo) - [TAKE A TOUR](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/self-guided-tour-of-conexis-vms-vendor-management-system-demo) 24 November 2021 # What's the Difference? In-House vs MSP Contingent Workforce Programs [Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/should-you-manage-your-contingent-workforce-program-internally) ### Filter by topic All Contingent Workforce Management What is a VMS | Benefits Trends | Insights Talent Acquisition How to Choose the Best VMS VMS for Staffing Agencies Manufacturing | Warehouse Cost | ROI MSP Why Choose Conexis VMS Getting Started with Your 1st VMS Integration | Open API Mid-Market Contingent Workforce Compliance | Risk White Label VMS Procurement User Adoption | NPS VMS Implementation Modern vs Legacy VMS Consulting Firms | IT Direct Sourcing Healthcare Featured Blogs VMS Data | Analytics Switching Your VMS Education Staffing Government Increased Visibility | Control Operational Efficiency Workforce Hiring ## [Contingent Workforce Management: What’s the ROI of VMS Software?](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/contingent-workforce-management-whats-the-roi-of-vms-software) On our Conexis VMS blog, we’ve talked a lot about the benefits of a vendor management system and how it can ensure your business is able to create a strategic and successful contingent ... [![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/contingent-workforce-management-whats-the-roi-of-vms-software) 22 November 2021 ## [3 Reasons Why VMS Software is Important for the ‘Future of Work’](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/why-vms-software-is-important-for-the-future-of-work) You’ve probably heard the term future of work? This is an expression that defines how companies have, and are, adapting to current market conditions. The primary factor driving the ... [![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/why-vms-software-is-important-for-the-future-of-work) 16 November 2021 ## [Contingent Workforce: 5 Reasons Why VMS Software is a Priority](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/contingent-workforce-5-reasons-why-vms-software-is-a-priority) Industry research indicates that contingent workers make up over 40 percent of the total workforce, In this article, we take a look at five reasons why a vendor management system (VMS) ... 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[![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/the-great-resignation-50-of-workers-want-to-make-a-career-change) 22 October 2021 ## [How to Address Contingent Workforce Shortages (2022)](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/how-to-address-the-worsening-workforce-shortage-in-north-america) The workforce shortage is set to continue for a while yet, and may even get worse across the US and Canada as we move through the remainder of 2021 and into 2022, according to various ... 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[![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/how-to-manage-contingent-workforce-costs-with-a-vms-system) 8 October 2021 ## [The 6 Key VMS Features You Need to Manage a Staffing Agency](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/how-to-identify-the-staffing-vms-bells-and-whistles-you-actually-need) An increasing number of employers now recognize the significance of achieving visibility and control over their contingent workforce. When executed effectively, businesses can enhance ... 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