Direct Sourcing: More Talk Than Action? Time for the MSPs.

Direct Sourcing has become the proverbial sock burr—irritating, persistent, and hard to ignore.

Why are we still talking about it more than doing it? Who’s going to take that sock off and give it a good shake?

The truth is, direct sourcing is a smart idea. When done well, it delivers meaningful results. But like many hot topics, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. Definitions vary. Some solutions focus on brand and engagement, others on sourcing—and some try to do both. Add in questions of ownership (TA vs.MSP), and it's no wonder programs stall.

It’s time to shift from theory to execution. And that starts by refreshing how we think about it.

At High5, we designed our solution with the MSP in mind. It works seamlessly with in-house TA teams too—but in enterprise programs, leaving out the MSP is a risk.

Here’s what matters for implementation:
✅Alignment across stakeholders
✅The right tech and processes
✅A strategy that includes the MSP—not sidelines it

Why MSPs choose High5:
• Talent pools that cut time to fill by 30–50%
• Lower margins that drive demonstrable savings
• Built-in compliance and risk mitigation
• Higher quality matches, delivered faster
• Rich data to drive redeployment and planning

It’s not a silver bullet—but it is a smarter model for those ready to evolve.

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