Semonie Kong

Semonie Kong

Contingent Workforce Program Manager Atlassian

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

2:30 PM PANEL Talent vs. Budget: Striking The Right Balance Between Quality and Cost Avoidance

In today’s talent-constrained and budget-conscious environment, procurement and talent leaders face a critical question: How do you maintain top-tier contingent talent without breaking the bank? This lively panel brings together program leaders who have successfully shifted their focus beyond just cost savings to drive meaningful ROI, while still managing financial pressure. Panelists will share strategies to elevate program impact through smarter supplier relationships, performance measurement, and executive alignment—without sacrificing talent quality. 

  • Develop a balanced scorecard to evaluate talent quality 
  • Establish clear supplier performance benchmarks 
  • Create an executive-facing program impact report 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Semonie.

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