Contingent Workforce Professionals to Know 2025

I am a Leadership Executive with over 30 years of experience in human resources, sales leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the staffing industry. I have been recognized with multiple awards for sales, customer service and leadership and I am an expert on employment trends having been featured in The Modesto Bee, The Fresno Business Journal, Oprah.com, ABC News 30, Central Valley Business Times, and The Black News Channel among others.Founded in 1948, Robert Half (RH) is a global professional and consulting services organization. RH is a recognized leader in professional staffing and consulting services, and is the parent company of Protiviti, a global consulting and internal audit firm composed of experts in risk and advisory services.

Audra Nichols is a proven senior leader dedicated to achieving measurable business results for growth and market differentiation in the US and globally. She has 25 years of professional services experience leading large-scale transformational change efforts that drive a competitive operating model, building and leading high performing teams, and running the operations to realize long term impact. As a member of the consulting leadership team in the years of most substantial growth, she has served as the Integration Leader for PwC’s most complex consulting acquisitions. Audra masterfully does the crosswalk from strategy development to operational execution. A sought-after and experienced champion of working cross culturally, in every role Audra brings the ability to influence behavior change, gain alignment across business units and diverse stakeholders, and realize financial results. Her passion for taking efforts “from build to run” while growing and mentoring high performing teams defines her.

I specialize in helping startups and growing companies develop people and talent strategies that align with business goals, driving impact and action. With two decades of experience in building and scaling HR and recruiting functions from the ground up across various industries, I understand the challenges fast-growing companies face. My approach is simple: I view HR, talent operations, and company culture like a product that must evolve to meet the needs of the business and its people. I focus on practical, data-informed, and scalable strategies and frameworks that attract, develop, and retain talent. ✨ Career Highlights 1️⃣ Scaled a global two-sided marketplace by 120% headcount growth, driving hiring across multiple countries while sustaining a 91% employee retention rate and a 4.9/5.0 eNPS, fueling tech/product and operational performance. 2️⃣ Led 300% headcount growth, including expanding into Europe for a VC-backed Biotech moving from R&D to commercialization, while maintaining 2.5/3.0 quality of hire score and contributing to a culture that earned a "Top Workplace" award for 3 years in a row. 3️⃣ Achieved 700% headcount growth across 20+ states for an IT Services Defense Contractor, driving revenue growth of $100M+ a year with a team where 95%+ rated the company as "excellent/very good" place to work. 4️⃣ Designed and rolled out custom leadership development programs to upskill current and emerging leaders, directly aligned with company strategy and future org needs. 5️⃣ Took on broader operational leadership by successfully overseeing key business functions (Administration & Office Management, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Facilities, Real Estate, Security, and IT) during periods of rapid growth and change. 🗺️ Teams: Global, Remote, Hybrid & Distributed ✅ Experience: HR/People Strategy, Coaching, Leadership Development, Performance & Development, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting & Onboarding, Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), Multi-state and Global Payroll, People (HRIS) & Talent (ATS) Operations Systems Implementation, Employee Experience, People Data & Analytics 🏢 Industries: Software Marketplace, Biotech, CPG, IT Services Defense Contractor, Bootstrapped and VC-Backed Startups, Series A-D, Private, Non-Profit

As the Talent Acquisition Manager at Pivot Workforce, Steven Brown leads a team of recruiters who use a data driven approach to find and attract top quality talent for the construction industry. He has over 11 years of experience in human resources, job design, and recruiting, with a focus on leveraging technology and analytics to optimize the hiring process and the candidate experience. Steven holds a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Sociology from Arizona State University. He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and has multiple publications and honors in his field. He is passionate about empowering his team, enhancing his organization's talent brand, and contributing to the growth and success of the construction sector.

Media and digital devotee with a demonstrated history of working in the media industry.Being a self starter and having many different intrests, has given me a dynamic outlook and understanding of different markets and how people react to different brands. I am driven to deliver quality results, learning about your business and providing you with an authentic work experience!

I help nonprofits simplify their work and bring their big ideas to life—without the overwhelm. Through intuitive systems, thoughtful strategy, and clear communication, I build custom solutions that help mission-driven teams stay organized, aligned, and energized. My approach is people-first and sustainability-focused—because doing good shouldn’t burn you out.

I oversee the Charlotte South Robert Half Administrative and Customer Service Support team and partner with several companies to assist in immediate interim needs ranging from a few days vacation coverage to a contract to hire support. Robert Half is the world’s leading staffing service specializing in a variety of talents all in a professional environment. We serve businesses and job seekers from more than 380 locations worldwide. Look forward to working together! I can be reached at lynda.norris@roberthalf.com

Graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelors in criminal justice. Talented and dedicated legal recruiter with 4 years of experience recruiting legal professionals from, mail clerks, paralegals, and legal secretaries to attorneys, legal receptions and word processors. Skilled at coordinating hiring best practices, interviewing and managing the overall candidate placement.

As an experienced Instructional Designer and L&D specialist, I bring a passion for creating engaging and effective learning experiences that drive measurable results. With a strong background in adult learning principles, curriculum development, training, e-learning authoring tools, and LMS administration, I am skilled at scoping, analysis, and building of learning assets, including e-learning content, multimedia, and written program materials. I am a collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively with SMEs, business line managers, and stakeholders to create quality and engaging learning experiences. My strong organizational and project management skills, specifically SCRUM, enable me to manage program overviews, project plans, and quality checks for learning programs and assets. I am also experienced in live facilitation and have a strong advocacy for equity in learning design through diversity, accessibility, and inclusivity.E-learning authoring tools I use are: CamtasiaAdobe CaptivateArticulate StorylineVideo ScribeLectora InspireCanvaGoogle SuiteWordpress

Experienced leader bridging the gap between Finance and HR to demystify the HR aspects of mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs and dispositions. Liz works with a variety of private equity and corporate clients (public and private). She has significant experience addressing HR-related due diligence and integration issues arising on transactions.Expertise in people strategy/operations, workforce structure, equity, executive entitlements, global retirement and health & welfare benefits. Spent several years working in Europe and has worked on transactions in dozens of countries around the globe.Credentials: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Enrolled Actuary (EA), Fellow in the Conference of Consulting Actuaries (FCA) and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).Specialties: HR Due Diligence, HR Merger Integration, Carve-Out Transitions, HR Global Policy, HR M&A Playbooks, HR Strategy, HR Vendor Search, Benefits Redesign, IBNR Accrual, Pension Valuations, Health and Welfare Valuations, Misc. Health and Pension Consulting

Hey there! I am Kraig Kleeman, a highly successful entrepreneur & best-selling author. If I were to draw inspiration from cultural icons, I would liken myself to a fusion of Elon Musk's visionary approach to business and Mick Jagger's electrifying stage presence. Featured in prestigious publications like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company, my entrepreneurial insights have gained widespread recognition.At age 29, I launched a tech venture that soared to $30 million in annual sales in less than four years, culminating in a strategic acquisition and exit. Presently, I lead The New Workforce and CEO Branding Worldwide, companies renowned for their rapid growth.My keynote addresses, including at The World Leaders Forum alongside President George W. Bush and UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, have been highlights of my career.I'm particularly proud of creating The Must-React System, the premier methodology for C-Suite communications.In the often dry business world, I infuse energy and a touch of rock 'n' roll. With a blend of sharp business insight and vibrant stage flair, I love interacting with audiences. Especially those who have an insatiable appetite for curiosity!

I am a highly results-oriented and consultative global talent management senior leader skilled at bringing a breadth and depth of expertise to ideate pragmatic solutions and drive them to flawless execution for maximum impact. I am highly effective at collaborating and gaining buy-in from stakeholders, partnering successfully from the executive level down. My high standards coupled with curiosity, strong project management, and organizational skills result in high-quality work. I am a quick learner and thinker who is able to connect the dots, anticipate issues, and break down problems easily for swift resolution. I am regarded as a strategic problem solver that gets things done and gets them done right. Areas of expertise: Succession Planning - Leadership Development - Assessments - Project Management - High Potential Development - Learning - Coaching - Process Management - Performance Management - Consulting - Competency Management - Talent Systems

Talent Partner at AAVALABS! Bringing great remote talent to a company that helps to improve health!

Hello! My name is Alayna (she/her) and my superpower is illuminating the talents in others. As an HR professional, my guiding goal is to identify and remove hurdles that keep individuals from thriving. In my role as Retention Strategist at Magnet Culture and as a representative of the new workforce myself, I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and providing the most effective turnover solutions to equip managers to become Retention Champions. I'm certified by TTI in DISC, EQ, and 12 Driving Forces. You can also find me teaching HR fundamentals to undergraduate students at my alma mater, the University of Texas at Dallas, serving on the Board of Directors for Human Rights Initiative, and working with multiple organizations to create engaging, values-based environments that support current and future employees. Let's get connected and see the impact we can make together!

Juan Kingsbury, Founder and Talent Strategist of Career Blindspot, provides leaders with bold and clear insights on their ever-changing teams. Juan utilizes his expertise of high performers and research of people at work to free up leaders’ time so they can focus hiring and developing the right people. He is excited to connect with any leader who understands this: investing in your team's growth potential starts with investing in your own.

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