--- title: "Introducing SoCal Works: A Transformative Approach to Contingent Staffing for HASC Members" description: HWL is proud to announce its partnership with the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) to launch SoCal Works. image: https://blog.hwlworks.com/hubfs/introducing.png --- [VMS Login](https://vms.hwlmsp.com/) [![HWL_2C_300DPI-Aug-29-2023-12-27-59-4566-PM](https://blog.hwlworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HWL_2C_300DPI-Aug-29-2023-12-27-59-4566-PM.jpg?width=201&height=75&name=HWL_2C_300DPI-Aug-29-2023-12-27-59-4566-PM.jpg "HWL_2C_300DPI-Aug-29-2023-12-27-59-4566-PM")](https://www.hwlmsp.com/) [Industry News](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/introducing-socal-works-a-transformative-approach-to-contingent-staffing-for-hasc-members#) ### x**HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY NEWS** Get industry news, client announcements, product release info, and HWL Insights directly in your inbox! # Introducing SoCal Works: A Transformative Approach to Contingent Staffing for HASC Members [Healthcare Workforce Solutions](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/healthcare-workforce-solutions), [Staffing Optimization](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/staffing-optimization), [Contingent Labor](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/contingent-labor) ![](https://blog.hwlworks.com/hubfs/introducing.png) HWL is proud to announce its partnership with [HASC ](https://hasc.org/)(Hospital Association of Southern California) to launch [**SoCal Works**](https://hasc.org/initiatives-resources/all-initiatives/human-resources/socal-works/), an exclusive contingent staffing program designed to give HASC members greater control, cost savings and workforce transparency. **SoCal Works** is the only contingent staffing program that leverages proprietary technology to provide full insight into pay packages, ensuring transparency across all bill rate components. ![“At HWL, we’re thrilled to partner with HASC to introduce SoCal Works, a program that empowers healthcare organizations with unprecedented control and transparency over their contingent staffing,” (4)](https://blog.hwlworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%E2%80%9CAt%20HWL%2c%20we%E2%80%99re%20thrilled%20to%20partner%20with%20HASC%20to%20introduce%20SoCal%20Works%2c%20a%20program%20that%20empowers%20healthcare%20organizations%20with%20unprecedented%20control%20and%20transparency%20over%20their%20contingent%20staffing%2c%E2%80%9D%20(4).png?width=764&height=430&name=%E2%80%9CAt%20HWL%2c%20we%E2%80%99re%20thrilled%20to%20partner%20with%20HASC%20to%20introduce%20SoCal%20Works%2c%20a%20program%20that%20empowers%20healthcare%20organizations%20with%20unprecedented%20control%20and%20transparency%20over%20their%20contingent%20staffing%2c%E2%80%9D%20(4).png) Through this program, HASC members can take advantage of: - **Pay Transparency** – Gain control over hourly or weekly pay packages accepted by contingent staff at local, regional and national levels. - **Fixed Markup Model** – Offer competitive pay for contingent staff, keeping rates in line with the market, and standardize agency markups through an employer of record (EOR) and other participating staffing agencies. - **Local and Regional Float Pool** – Benefit from local staffing resources that can be shared by member facilities to fill just-in-time schedule gaps in hard-to-fill specialty areas. - **Direct Candidate Sourcing** – Attract top talent directly to your organization by leveraging your facility brand and attraction. Bring back former travelers to take assignments through the program and convert those interested into full-time staff. - **Quality-driven Staffing** – All candidates undergo thorough screening and clinical interviews to ensure only qualified professionals are presented. - **No Conversion Fees** – Seamlessly transition contingent workers to full-time employees at no extra cost. - **Real-time Reporting Dashboards** – Utilize a proprietary VMS platform for compliance tracking, credentialing, timekeeping, invoicing and analytics. ![“At HWL, we’re thrilled to partner with HASC to introduce SoCal Works, a program that empowers healthcare organizations with unprecedented control and transparency over their contingent staffing,” (2)](https://blog.hwlworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%E2%80%9CAt%20HWL%2c%20we%E2%80%99re%20thrilled%20to%20partner%20with%20HASC%20to%20introduce%20SoCal%20Works%2c%20a%20program%20that%20empowers%20healthcare%20organizations%20with%20unprecedented%20control%20and%20transparency%20over%20their%20contingent%20staffing%2c%E2%80%9D%20(2).png?width=768&height=432&name=%E2%80%9CAt%20HWL%2c%20we%E2%80%99re%20thrilled%20to%20partner%20with%20HASC%20to%20introduce%20SoCal%20Works%2c%20a%20program%20that%20empowers%20healthcare%20organizations%20with%20unprecedented%20control%20and%20transparency%20over%20their%20contingent%20staffing%2c%E2%80%9D%20(2).png) This innovative partnership between HASC and HWL provides an alternative workforce solution that supports clinical and nonclinical specialties, including nursing, allied health, locum tenens, IT, interim leadership, clerical staff and more.   Read the full announcement [here](https://hasc.org/2025/03/17/introducing-socal-works-a-transformative-approach-to-contingent-staffing-for-hasc-members/). Apr 10, 2025 9:12:03 AM/By [Lori Kiesel](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/author/lori-kiesel) TAGS: [Healthcare Workforce Solutions](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/healthcare-workforce-solutions), [Staffing Optimization](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/staffing-optimization), [Contingent Labor](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/tag/contingent-labor) ##### Share this entry - Share on Facebook - Share on Twitter - Share on Pinterest - Share on Linkedin - Share on Tumblr ### Author: [Lori Kiesel](https://blog.hwlworks.com/news/author/lori-kiesel) Lori Kiesel joined Healthcare Workforce Logistics (HWL) in 2020 as Director of Business Development. Shortly thereafter, Lori was promoted to Vice President, after proving herself as a leader in new client sales. Prior to joining the HWL team, Lori served as an account executive with one of the largest healthcare staffing agencies in the country for over 20 years. Lori is a native Californian, who now lives in the greater Boston area with her family. 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