--- title: Conexis VMS | Blog | Wayne Burgess (23) 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) 28 January 2021 # 5 Tips on Choosing a Staffing Agency for Your Contingent Workforce [Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-staffing-agency-for-your-companys-contingent-workforce-needs) ### 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 ## [What is a Contingent Worker? Definition and Types](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/what-is-a-contingent-worker-definition) The contingent workforce has grown exponentially in recent years, but while it may seem like the term refers to a specific worker it’s actually far more complicated than that. In this ... [![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/what-is-a-contingent-worker-definition) 26 January 2021 ## [The 4 VMS Functionalities You Need To Manage Vendors](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/vms-functions-you-need-to-manage-vendors) As your organization continues to expand its use of the contingent workforce, the number of vendors or staffing agencies that you use will also continue to grow. This makes it ... [![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/vms-functions-you-need-to-manage-vendors) 21 January 2021 ## [How to Become the Preferred Employer for Contingent Labor](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/4-strategies-that-will-improve-your-access-to-talented-temp-workers) Finding suitable candidates for temporary roles can be challenging, prompting many organizations to turn to staffing agencies for help. These agencies can link your business with ... 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[![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/understanding-and-managing-sow-in-workforce-programs) 1 December 2020 ## [COVID-19 Has Led to an “Overhaul” of Contingent Workforce Management](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/covid-19-has-led-to-overhaul-of-contingent-workforce-management-solutions) In a recent blog, How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Impacting the Contingent Workforce, we discussed how times of uncertainty often expedite the growth of the temporary workforce. A new ... [![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/covid-19-has-led-to-overhaul-of-contingent-workforce-management-solutions) 27 November 2020 ## [How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Impacting the Contingent Workforce](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/how-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-impacting-the-contingent-workforce) When we look back at the 2008 recession, or the ‘Great Recession’ as it is often named, we can see that it’s the real acceleration point in history where organizations moved from ... 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