When the Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule several weeks ago that will make it harder to classify workers as independent contractors under federal wage and hour law, staffing firmsRead More…
Staffing Outside the Box: Part One
There are numerous historical examples of people working in a temporary capacity, and the defined staffing model as we know it dates all the way back to the 19th century. While theRead More…
From Power Suits to Hoodies: The Changing Business Dress Code in 2022
The 1980s and 1990s were the era of wearing power suits, and they defined the business environment. As times change, so does the corporate dress code. Wearing a t-shirt on a conferenceRead More…
‘Quiet Quitters’: Are They Really the Problem?
There has been a lot of chatter around the trend “quiet quitting,” and I hesitated to contribute to the noise until I realized that everything being written had negative connotations. They areRead More…
Giving Workers Control Over Their Data Can Protect Their Future and Your Reputation
For companies that connect the right workers with the right employers, background checks are crucial. But with rapid developments in data sharing, the brokers that sell data to background check firms nowRead More…
How Can Recruitment Agencies Build a Strong Tech Stack?
Leaders and consultants within recruitment agencies across all sectors have warmed to the value of recruitment technology in recent years. Automation has granted agencies significantly increased efficiency, productivity and effectiveness. It’s noRead More…
Managing Remote Workers in a Variety of Industries
With the pandemic slowly becoming a memory of the past and people adjusting to the new “business as usual,” it’s important to note that it hasn’t been that long since remote workingRead More…
Five Reasons to Join the Freelancing Revolution
The staffing market is undergoing a seismic shift. Companies leading the way are embracing the future of work in its fullest form: freelancing. The freelancing revolution is making workforces more flexible, resilientRead More…
Effective Ways to Handle Employee Attendance
Attendance management is all about finding the perfect balance between attendance, effectiveness and discipline. Between planning leave schedules, managing unscheduled absences and tackling absenteeism, there are also responsibilities like encouraging employees toRead More…
When Contingents Get Offboarded at the Wrong Time
Do you have someone on your team designated to ensure steps don’t get missed in simple onboarding or extension processes around contingent workers? The results when a key person in the processRead More…