Today's workforce landscape has fundamentally shifted. Research from Ardent Partners and the Future of Work Exchange reveals that contingent workers now represent nearly half (49.8%) of the average enterprise's total talent pool. For HR leaders, this presents both an unprecedented opportunity and a complex challenge: how to strategically leverage this extended workforce to drive organizational agility, bridge critical skills gaps, and maintain competitive advantage in an uncertain economic climate.
As HR professionals increasingly recognize the strategic value of total workforce management, many organizations are moving beyond traditional siloed approaches. The most successful companies are those where HR takes the lead in fostering cross-functional partnerships with procurement and finance teams to optimize workforce investments and build organizational resilience.
This session will provide HR leaders with:
- Strategic ways to position HR as the central driver of cross-functional collaboration between HR, procurement, and finance to effectively navigate budget constraints, close talent gaps, and streamline workforce lifecycle management.
- Practical guidance on implementing next-generation workforce management tools and AI-powered automation that enhance visibility into your contingent labor while reducing compliance risks and administrative burden.
- Real-world strategies for transforming your talent acquisition (whether direct or through a provider) and management approach to maximize the value of contingent workers.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover a new way HR can lead modern talent management and position your organization for sustainable growth through strategic workforce optimization.
Meet the Presenters
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Amber Roth
Amber Roth is the Global VP of the SAP Fieldglass Center of Excellence which includes Presales, Strategy, and go-to-market. She has been with SAP for over 15 years and plays an integral role in bringing innovation to our customers while helping them design a successful external workforce strategy. Amber also works with the product management organization keeping everyone abreast of market trends, customer needs, and innovation within the industry. Her passion lies with the customer though, being able to help organizations begin to realize how SAP Fieldglass can truly transform their business.
Amber holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
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Mark Harris
Mark Harris is VP and Head of Product Marketing – Invoice to Pay and External Workforce at SAP. He is a seasoned executive with nearly two decades of experience in the software industry, specializing in procurement and supply chain management. Known for his strong leadership, strategic mindset, and deep expertise in customer success, Mark has played pivotal roles in developing advanced procurement solutions at SAP and SAP Ariba. Beginning as a Consultant at Ariba, he transitioned to SAP and IBM, honing skills in project management, data analysis, and process engineering. In strategic roles at SAP Ariba, including Global Senior Director of Cloud Strategy and Architecture and Program Director - Japan Quality, he significantly improved business operations and customer satisfaction. Currently, as Vice President, Head of Product Marketing for Invoice to Pay and External Workforce at SAP, he shapes the future of procurement solutions.
Mark holds a BS in Psychology from William & Mary, blending analytical thinking, strategic planning, and leadership skills to drive market leadership.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.