--- title: Vendor Management Best Practices | VMS Resource Library description: From blogs, guides, and more, arm yourself with the information you need to make the most strategic business decisions about workforce management. --- [![Simple Logo-3](https://info.simplevms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Simple%20Logo-3.png?width=1174&height=499&name=Simple%20Logo-3.png "Simple Logo-3")](https://simplevms.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Why Simple](https://simplevms.com/why-simple/) - [How it Works](https://simplevms.com/how-it-works/) - [Features](https://simplevms.com/features/) - [Integrations](https://simplevms.com/integrations/) - [Partner](https://simplevms.com/partner/) - [Resources](https://simplevms.com/resources/) # Resource Library Select Category accounting active listening agile employees automation benefits centralized communication channel partner channel partner case study communication competitive compensation constructive criticism contingent workers cost management culture culture changes debunking myths DE&I efforts desired skills effective management evaluating goals filling vacancies flexible schedules ghosting growth opportunities hiring needs hiring practices hybrid settings identifying candidates improving communication improving efficiency improving productivity information innovation integrated timekeeping system integration leadership values learning opportunities location expenses managing expectations managing limits managing workforce measuring progress mental health multiple vendors open door policy organization organization audit organizational growth personal wellness pivoting goals positive feedback potential targets prioritizing work prospective employees public perception quiet quitting recession recruiting efforts reducing costs reducing stress relationship building remaining flexible remote environments remote opportunities reporting capabilities retention sense of accomplishment setting goals staff augmentation staffing agencies staffing agency benefits structure supporting employees system implementation talent pools time management time-to-fill time-to-hire to-do list transparency trust vendor communication vendor management vendor performance visibility work-life balance workforce agility workforce management workforce support ![](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(11)-2.png) [staffing agencies,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/staffing-agencies) [staffing agency benefits,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/staffing-agency-benefits) [automation,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/automation) [centralized communication,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/centralized-communication) [channel partner](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/channel-partner) ### [Empower Your Staffing Agency: Revolutionizing Sales Strategies and Partnerships with SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/empower-your-staffing-agency) Apr 16, 2024, 5:33:46 PM As a staffing professional, are you under the impression that employers only care about results, not the methods used to achieve them? If so, you’re not alone; many staffing providers are. But times have changed. In today's technologically driven world, companies have evolved in how they manage talent, and they expect their staffing agencies to keep pace.  [SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/author/simplevms) [Read More](https://info.simplevms.com/library/empower-your-staffing-agency) ![](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/Channel%20Partner%20Case%20Study%20(600%20x%20400%20px)%20(1).png) [channel partner case study](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/channel-partner-case-study) ### [A New Approach to VMS: How SimpleVMS Bridges the Gap Between Employer and Staffing Agency](https://info.simplevms.com/library/channel-partner-case-study) Nov 27, 2023, 4:50:56 PM In the fiercely competitive world of staffing, one agency stands out, connecting over 20,000 employees annually with job opportunities across 20 states, generating over $300 million each year. And their growth journey doesn’t stop there. Currently focused on light industrial, 3PL, and warehousing, the company has plans to expand into direct hire recruiting in the insurance, medical, IT, accounting, and finance industries. [SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/author/simplevms) [Read More](https://info.simplevms.com/library/channel-partner-case-study) ![Total Workforce Accounting](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(34).png) [reducing costs,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/reducing-costs) [contingent workers,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/contingent-workers) [effective management,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/effective-management) [cost management,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/cost-management) [accounting](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/accounting) ### [Total Workforce Accounting: Using a VMS Solution to Track Contingent Workforce Costs](https://info.simplevms.com/library/total-workforce-accounting) Oct 23, 2023, 3:58:39 PM Do you have visibility into your total labor costs? If your business uses freelancers, consultants, or temporary staff on a regular basis, it's crucial to use tools that let you manage these costs with the same rigor you use for your full-time employees.  Unchecked expenses can lead to inaccurate data, making it challenging to evaluate performance and impeding growth.  [SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/author/simplevms) [Read More](https://info.simplevms.com/library/total-workforce-accounting) ### [Avionté Acquires SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/avionté-acquires-simplevms) Aug 1, 2023, 11:37:43 AM ### Creating the Industry’s First Platform to Manage Contingent Labor Workflows Across Employer, Staffing Agency, and Talent *Transformative deal enables collaboration between staffing firms and employers to manage the entire supply chain of labor* [SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/author/simplevms) [Read More](https://info.simplevms.com/library/avionté-acquires-simplevms) ![](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(24).png) [debunking myths,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/debunking-myths) [managing workforce,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/managing-workforce) [automation,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/automation) [integration,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/integration) [reducing costs,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/reducing-costs) [contingent workers,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/contingent-workers) [vendor management,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/vendor-management) [system implementation](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/system-implementation) ### [Common Misconceptions About Implementing a VMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/common-misconceptions-about-implementing-a-vms) Jan 31, 2023, 1:32:59 PM You're too busy to start using a vendor management system (VMS) and other common myths about implementing a VMS. [SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/author/simplevms) [Read More](https://info.simplevms.com/library/common-misconceptions-about-implementing-a-vms) ![](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(22).png) [managing workforce,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/managing-workforce) [personal wellness,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/personal-wellness) [benefits,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/benefits) [mental health,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/mental-health) [supporting employees,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/supporting-employees) [reducing stress](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/reducing-stress) ### [Tips to Improve Supporting Employees and Their Mental Health](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tips-to-improve-supporting-employees-and-their-mental-health) Dec 15, 2022, 4:41:35 PM Today, many company leaders understand that caring for the well-being of their employees is essential. The pandemic revealed how vital mental health is and the struggles many people face with managing it. [SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/author/simplevms) [Read More](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tips-to-improve-supporting-employees-and-their-mental-health) ![Paper timesheet with SimpleVMS logo](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(18).png) [managing workforce,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/managing-workforce) [improving efficiency,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/improving-efficiency) [integrated timekeeping system,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/integrated-timekeeping-system) [accounting,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/accounting) [centralized communication,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/centralized-communication) [reporting capabilities](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/reporting-capabilities) ### [Value of an Integrated Timekeeping System for All Vendors](https://info.simplevms.com/library/value-of-an-integrated-timekeeping-system-for-all-vendors) Dec 7, 2022, 10:07:13 AM When using multiple vendors to handle your staffing needs, it’s common for each supplier (and their temporary workers) to rely on their own timekeeping system. Often, this approach is cumbersome, requiring supervisors to review multiple systems to confirm worker hours, deal with paper time slips on a daily or weekly basis, or otherwise spend a significant amount of time on payroll activities. [SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/author/simplevms) [Read More](https://info.simplevms.com/library/value-of-an-integrated-timekeeping-system-for-all-vendors) ![Hiring multiple staffing vendors](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(17).png) [hiring practices,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/hiring-practices) [cost management,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/cost-management) [vendor management,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/vendor-management) [talent pools,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/talent-pools) [multiple vendors,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/multiple-vendors) [filling vacancies](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/filling-vacancies) ### [Hiring Struggles? The Importance of Needing Multiple Vendors](https://info.simplevms.com/library/hiring-struggles-the-importance-of-needing-multiple-vendors) Nov 28, 2022, 9:40:17 AM Today, hiring struggles are commonplace. Companies are seeing less-than-usual candidates available in the labor market, resulting in more competition for talent. As a result, organizations are exploring ways to expand their recruitment reach. [SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/author/simplevms) [Read More](https://info.simplevms.com/library/hiring-struggles-the-importance-of-needing-multiple-vendors) ![](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(16).png) [communication,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/communication) [recession,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/recession) [organization audit,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/organization-audit) [improving efficiency,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/improving-efficiency) [location expenses,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/location-expenses) [cost management](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/cost-management) ### [The Value in Saving for a Potential Recession](https://info.simplevms.com/library/the-value-in-saving-for-a-potential-recession) Nov 15, 2022, 2:56:21 PM Over recent months, fears of an upcoming recession have continued to grow. The current landscape is challenging from an economic perspective. Inflation is pushing up prices for various goods and materials, leading to higher costs for businesses in nearly every sector. Plus, wage expectations among professionals are trending upward, and many companies are seeing their payroll increase dramatically to remain competitive. [SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/author/simplevms) [Read More](https://info.simplevms.com/library/the-value-in-saving-for-a-potential-recession) ![](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(13).png) [recruiting efforts,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/recruiting-efforts) [vendor communication,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/vendor-communication) [time-to-hire,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/time-to-hire) [vendor performance,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/vendor-performance) [hiring needs,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/hiring-needs) [identifying candidates](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/identifying-candidates) ### [How Utilizing a VMS Can Reduce Time-to-Hire](https://info.simplevms.com/library/how-utilizing-a-vms-can-reduce-time-to-hire) Nov 7, 2022, 11:11:25 AM In many cases, growing your workforce quickly is challenging. Even if you have multiple vendors at your disposal, exploring all of your options is a cumbersome process if you don’t use the right approach. Contacting each supplier individually requires a significant amount of time. Plus, there’s no guarantee you’ll ultimately connect with the best candidate right away, especially if you’re not reaching out to every vendor simultaneously. 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