As employers demand technology-driven solutions, Simple equips agencies to strengthen client relationships and uncover new opportunities.
Cincinnati, OH – September 25, 2025 – Simple, the vendor-friendly Vendor Management System (VMS), today announced a major expansion of its Channel Partner Program. The initiative comes as staffing agencies face growing pressure from employers to deliver not just talent, but technology-driven workforce solutions.
To lead this expansion, Simple has appointed Angie Carmichael Beaty as Director of Channel Partnerships, bringing more than 20 years of staffing experience to guide agency partners in strengthening client relationships and unlocking new opportunities.
“Employers are raising the bar for their staffing vendors—they expect technology, transparency, and innovation, not just individuals to fill positions,” said Rob Geist, SVP of Growth at Simple. “By expanding our Channel Partner Program under Angie’s leadership, we’re giving agencies the ability to answer that demand, win new opportunities, and deliver measurable client value.”
Why This Matters Now:
- VMS adoption is accelerating: according to SIA, 78% of contracts in 2024 were with first-time adopters. 60% came from programs spending under $10M, demonstrating that VMS usage is beneficial to all size companies, and not always connected to larger/enterprise-type partnerships.
- Employers are looking for ways to consolidate vendors to gain efficiency with integrated compliance, reporting, timekeeping, and invoicing.
- Agencies need leverage: Without the right VMS, many risk being sidelined in competitive bids, as many staffing buyers are now relying on their suppliers to introduce reliable solutions.
- Hiring has slowed: U.S. job openings fell to 7.7M in August 2025, down 12% YoY. Efficiency and cost control are now front-and-center, making VMS platforms essential.
“Staffing agencies are being asked to do more with less, and the winners will be those who bring technology-backed solutions to the table,” said Angie Carmichael Beaty, Director of Channel Partnerships at Simple. “Asking ‘who is your VMS partner?’ is no longer taboo in the contingent workforce space; it is becoming the norm for buyers.”
Program Highlights
The expanded Channel Partner Program provides agencies with:
- Financial incentives for client introductions, regardless of ATS, creating recurring revenue streams.
- Seamless onboarding and U.S.-based support to minimize lift for agencies and clients.
- Integrated workforce tools including timekeeping, compliance, invoicing, and analytics to reduce admin hours and strengthen client delivery.
Proven Agency Impact
Developed by veterans of the staffing industry who recognized a gap in the vendor management space, Simple understands the importance of the vendor experience. They consider staffing vendors to be the foundation of a successful contingent workforce strategy. Agencies that have already partnered with Simple have benefited from financial incentives, ongoing support, and increased exposure through this vendor-forward solution.
How to Partner
Staffing agencies can join the Channel Partner Program in three steps: explore the program, introduce eligible clients, and start earning rewards. Simple manages implementation, training, and support to ensure programs can go live in less than six. Learn more at https://simplevms.com/partner/.
About Simple
Simple is an all-in-one contingent workforce management platform that combines real-time data, automated workflows, and seamless collaboration between vendors and their clients. The solution optimizes job requisitions, timekeeping, invoicing, and reporting, offering full visibility and control over workforce operations. Simple prioritizes transparency and actionable insights, empowering shared clients to make data-driven decisions while maintaining comprehensive compliance and risk management. Simple’s commitment extends to empowering staffing agencies with a collaborative tool that strengthens partnerships and maximizes efficiency for shared clients, ultimately making workforce management easier and more effective for everyone involved.
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