The document discusses non-standard forms of employment that now make up about a third of the Canadian workforce, such as part-time, temporary, or self-employed workers. It warns that companies may unintentionally take on co-employment risk if they misclassify independent contractors as employees. The document then outlines challenges companies face managing non-standard talent, such as inconsistent spending and lack of oversight. It proposes using a vendor management system to analyze a company's current state, organize its non-standard talent processes, and optimize the system to reduce costs, improve compliance, and benefit all stakeholders.