E1 collaborated with the client to deliver a purpose-built Workday Extend solution that streamlined the onboarding of freelance and contingent workers. By leveraging Workday Extend, E1 developed a streamlined hire application (Quick Hire App) to balance speed, compliance, and user experience. The solution enabled the client to scale contingent hiring efficiently while maintaining control over compensation structures and ensuring alignment with internal governance standards.
Our client is a leading U.S.-based media network headquartered in Los Angeles, with a strong presence across broadcast television, news, and sports. The organization supports a dynamic workforce and operates in a fast-paced environment that demands efficient and flexible talent onboarding.
Operating in a fast-paced media environment, the client faced several challenges in onboarding freelance talent quickly while maintaining compliance such as:
The client’s primary goal was to simplify and accelerate the onboarding of freelance and contingent workers while maintaining compliance and control. Key objectives included reducing administrative effort, standardizing compensation through job profiles, and enabling a faster, more efficient onboarding experience for managers and hiring teams.
By adhering to industry best practices and following a collaborative approach, E1 designed and delivered the Quick Hire App, a Workday Extend Solution that offered:
The engagement delivered measurable outcomes, including:
Reduced onboarding timelines from days to hours through simplified workflows
Minimized administrative effort with a streamlined, low-click experience
Ensured pay consistency through alignment with job profiles
Maintained consistent compensation practices across the workforce
Delivered an intuitive, scalable solution for both managers and freelancers