This is a recent term that is gaining momentum especially among large staffing firms that also offer MSP and RPO services. Blended workforce means the planned use of direct-hire personnel and contingent workers to meet the strategic and tactical workforce needs of a corporation. The contingent worker element of today’s organizations continues to grow as an important percentage of the “blended workforce” across multiple industries and skill sets, and can range from non-exempt customer services roles to executive exempt positions in the leadership C-Suite. A “blended” total talent acquisition supply chain solution has the capability to deliver talent in whatever modality/legal form required (direct or contingent) in an integrated solution engagement. (See: Total Talent Management.)