They say it takes a village, and this is certainly true in the modern workplace. As labor shortages have exploded across a wide range of industries, contractors and third parties are often used to fill the skill gaps within the organization. Using these resources can provide access to skills needed for a tactical role or to fulfill a complete organizational function (such as finance, legal, or IT support). In addition, freelance marketplaces, often referred to as the “gig economy,” have arisen to provide almost real-time access to external contract talent.