Launch Point with Jeremy Langevin

Workforce strategy, AI and agility at the CWS Summit

Horizontal Talent Season 1 Episode 4

This special episode of Launch Point was recorded live at the SIA CWS Summit in Dallas. 

Jeremy sits down with five leaders in the contingent workforce space to capture their insights on the biggest shifts in the industry:

  • Katy Eddington, Global Contingent Talent Operations Manager – Netflix
  • Chris Farmer, Global Contingent Workforce Program Owner – Salesforce
  • Stacy McCarthy, Director of Contingent Workforce Services – PayPal
  • Carrie McDowell, Contingent Workforce Program Manager – Lyft
  • Patti Vora, Head of External Workforce Management Programs and Operations, Procurement Shared Services – TD

Jeremy and his guests explore:

  • Favorite moments from the CWS Summit
  • Conversations that have shifted how leaders view workforce strategy
  • How AI is shaping workforce strategy and the future of work
  • The main characteristics of a successful program
  • The value of agility and having an agile mindset
  • In-house MSP vs. external models (and where the program sits)
  • Fresh takes on total talent
  • And more!

Whether you’re a first-time listener or a seasoned professional in contingent workforce strategy, this episode is packed with actionable insights and thought-provoking perspectives from leaders at the forefront of the field.