How to Select a VMS Provider
There are a variety of VMS providers in the market today, ranging from companies with extensive experience to new start-ups. Here are eight things to consider when selecting your VMS provider
Trusted partnership commitment
It is critical to find a partner that is willing to invest in a relationship with you, provide multiple overlapping areas of service and support, and be nimble through organizational growth and changes.
Financial stability
Your VMS provider have the financial resources to be a viable choice for today, tomorrow, and over the next decade.
Flexibility
Your VMS provider should understand and interpret industry trends, new hiring models, and how best to use them to source talent.
Expandability
Your VMS should have the ability to accommodate all labor categories and easily expand to include SOWs, not just temps or contractors on a time and materials basis.
Global reach
Select a VMS provider who understands the tax and labor laws in all geographical areas where you do business.
Visibility
Robust reporting, visualization and predictive analytics capabilities are critical to maximizing the value of your investment.
Ease of use
Your VMS should be intuitive enough that users can learn about 90 percent of its functionality on their own. Training, online help, online tutorials, and help desk assistance should be available for the remaining 10 percent.
Technology compliance
The VMS provider you are considering should be certified by an independent software service authority to ensure they have undergone the most rigorous service and security assessments.
