"According to a study from consultancies Lions & Tigers and Read the Room Advisors based on responses from more than 500 workforce decision-makers, 97% say losing access to blended teams would disrupt their ability to meet business goals, with 81% calling such disruption "very" or "extremely" severe."
""We used to think of contractors as gap-fillers or 'nice-to-have' support," shared one survey respondent. "Now, they're often our go-to people for high-stakes deliverables.""
"As Brea Starmer, founder and CEO of Lions & Tigers, explains, "Experience builds trust, and trust drives performance. Blended models don't just deliver speed or savings, they unlock power: the power to innovate faster, access specialized skills and build workplaces that work better for people.""
Blended workforce models combining independent contractors with full-time employees have shifted from experimental tactics to essential business strategies. Ninety-seven percent of workforce decision-makers report that losing access to blended teams would disrupt their ability to meet business goals, and 81% label such disruption very or extremely severe. Quality of work ranks highest at 87%, above speed and innovation. Contractors increasingly serve as precision specialists for high-stakes deliverables rather than gap-fillers. Organizations with three or more years of blended experience report higher confidence and familiarity, while early adopters often face integration, ROI, and leadership challenges.
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