--- title: Vendor Management Best Practices | VMS Resource Library | effective management description: effective management | 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 Posts about: ## effective management ![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) ![](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(12).png) [managing workforce,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/managing-workforce) [reducing costs,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/reducing-costs) [contingent workers,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/contingent-workers) [agile employees,](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/agile-employees) [effective management](https://info.simplevms.com/library/tag/effective-management) ### [What is a Contingent Worker?](https://info.simplevms.com/library/what-is-a-contingent-worker) Oct 28, 2022, 9:46:22 AM When you need a flexible, scalable workforce, introducing contingent workers to the mix is essential. You’ll gain access to highly skilled professionals without needing to permanently bring them onto your payroll, giving you versatility. Plus, it’s a far more cost-effective solution for shorter-term needs, resulting in financial gain. [SimpleVMS](https://info.simplevms.com/library/author/simplevms) [Read More](https://info.simplevms.com/library/what-is-a-contingent-worker) #### Contact us  [888-255-8918](tel:888-255-8918)  [ info@simplevms.com](mailto:info@simplevms.com) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SimpleVMS/) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplevms/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/SimpleVMS) #### About us Our user-friendly, web-based system enables clients of all sizes to consolidate contingent vendor pools, ensure HR policy compliance, reduce cost and accelerate time-to-hire. ![badge (2)](https://info.simplevms.com/hubfs/badge%20(2).svg "badge (2)")