What is a Labor Cloud?

Updated: July 10, 2025

The future of workforce management is flexible – and enterprise-ready

The world of work is changing, and changing fast. More and more companies have recognized the need to shift to a more flexible workforce with large enterprises leading the way. By engaging a mix of full-time employees and specialized contractors who can be deployed on-demand, enterprises can optimize resources, reduce overhead, and accelerate project delivery.

However, this new workforce comes with its own set of challenges. Enterprises must integrate contract and full-time talent seamlessly while maintaining productivity, compliance, and cost controls. This requires a technology-first approach designed specifically for the complexities of large organizations.

Enter the labor cloud: your single source of truth

A labor cloud is a centralized platform that consolidates your entire workforce—contractors and employees alike—into one system. It enables hiring managers to efficiently communicate, schedule, budget, and pay every member of their team, regardless of employment type.

Companies can use labor clouds to deploy talent to the exact assignments that fit their needs best and only where and when they are needed the most. This database of talent allows for a true on-demand workforce model. Unlike staffing agencies, a labor cloud is comprised of a company’s own labor force. This allows them to retain much more control over each worker and is a more cost-effective solution than traditional staffing agencies.

By using a labor cloud to source and manage their own team, companies can save between 20-30% compared to using a staffing agency or managed service provider. Imagine what your team could do with that money back in the budget!

Why your company needs a labor cloud

Flexibility has become critically important in today’s market. Companies need to have the option to quickly deploy talent in an organized way. Labor clouds allow for this workforce management flexibility by putting the whole team on one technology platform. Managers would have the control they need to access the exact skilled worker that is needed for a specific shift or project and ensure consistent quality throughout the process. You can build a labor cloud based on the different skills, locations, and certifications that are most important to your business.

Use a labor cloud to:

• Providing real-time access to the specific skills, certifications, and availability needed for each project or shift
• Streamlining hiring and vetting processes across contract and full-time workers
• Centralizing all workforce data—from training records and performance ratings to schedules and project feedback
• Enhancing compliance with labor regulations through built-in controls and audit trails
• Reducing time-to-deploy so your teams can move faster and adapt quickly to changing business demands

Imagine a scenario where you might need a specialized engineer to work on a project this week. With your labor cloud, you can instantly identify a qualified, pre-vetted worker with the right certifications and past performance ratings. You can schedule them, share project details, and monitor progress—all from a single platform. After the project, feedback and deliverables are captured seamlessly, providing full visibility and accountability.

That’s the beauty of a labor cloud. Everything is located in one place with your team ready to go.

The bottom line: labor clouds empower enterprises to… 

• • Maximize workforce productivity and reduce operational costs

  • Simplify management of diverse teams across multiple locations and departments

  • Accelerate project timelines with flexible, on-demand access to top talent

  • Ensure higher accuracy and quality by matching the right skills to each task

  • Build a unified, data-driven system of record for your entire workforce ecosystem

Ready to learn more about how AllWork can help you manage a labor cloud? Get in touch to schedule a demo of our platform.