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Katherine Alvarez

About Katherine Alvarez

Katherine Alvarez is a managing editor for Staffing Industry Analysts. She can be reached at kalvarez (at) staffingindustry (dot) com.

New orders remain soft, suppliers note recruiting concerns: SIA report

|October 12th, 2022|

What challenges are your suppliers facing, and what lies ahead? SIA’s US Staffing Industry Pulse Survey Report provides insights.
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California expands wage reporting rules, adds contingent workers to the mix

|October 5th, 2022|

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that expands pay reporting and disclosure requirements for most employers, including those engaging contingent workers.
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The battle for light industrial talent: CWS Summit

|September 28th, 2022|

Demand for light industrial talent has reached unprecedented levels. Contingent workforce program managers provide insights into the struggle and strategies to compete.
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Build a program strategy and stay the course: CWS Summit

|September 21st, 2022|

It’s important that your program’s strategic plans don’t get relegated to the back burner. Here are some key points to consider while crafting a strategy in this dynamic and turbulent environment.
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CW Program Game Changers now online

|September 14th, 2022|

SIA released its 2022 CW Program Game Changers list of contingent workforce professionals who have been at the forefront of the changing world of work. Read about their influence.
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Emerging strategies for managing an extended workforce: CWS Summit

|September 14th, 2022|

Attendees of SIA’s annual CWS Summit North America will gather next week to engage in topical sessions, case studies and networking opportunities to help drive their contingent workforce programs forward.
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Remote or in-office work: Is a standoff on the way?

|August 31st, 2022|

Many organizations are planning return-to-office policies for their employees and contingents, but requiring workers to be on site comes with risks and could affect your ability to attract talent, so companies should tread carefully.
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Bill, pay rates to increase in 2022 despite softening demand: SIA report

|August 24th, 2022|

SIA’s recent Pulse Survey of staffing firms suggests pay rates and bill rates will increase in 2022 despite softening demand.
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Achieving a total workforce mindset with visibility

|August 17th, 2022|

In a Q&A with Staffing Industry Analysts, AstraZeneca’s director of talent acquisition discusses the benefits — and challenges — of implementing sourcing technology.
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California agency sets ‘profound’ precedent in IC misclassification case

|August 17th, 2022|

A recent decision by the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board sends a warning to employers in the agriculture industry when it comes to independent contractor misclassification.
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