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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.

Pay transparency laws enacted in Illinois and Hawaii

|August 23rd, 2023|

Two more states institute these regulations, adding to a growing trend among US states and municipalities. Legislation has been introduced at the federal level as well.
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Expanding your talent search? SIA report examines use of the employer-of-record model

|August 16th, 2023|

As firms tap global markets for the right talent at the right price, this service is gaining traction with contingent workforce programs.
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Robots: A cost-effective solution to staffing struggles

|August 9th, 2023|

Hiring humans carries costs — from wages, onboarding expenses and insurance to training, benefits and more. Robots don’t come with such price tags, but will contingent workforce programs be interested?
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Provider trends: Bill rates trending downward

|August 2nd, 2023|

SIA’s Pulse survey of staffing suppliers finds bill rates are declining even as recruiting difficulty increases. Plus, we examine expectations for the rest of the year.
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H-1B visas: Canada’s new program fills up fast; US holds second lottery

|August 2nd, 2023|

Canada’s bid to attract STEM talent with H-1B visas from the US maxed out within 48 hours. Separately, US Customs and Immigration Services held a second selection lottery.
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Affirmative action ruling already trickling down to employers

|July 26th, 2023|

After last month’s overturning of affirmative action in higher education, employers have already received warnings about DE&I in employment. Here’s what companies need to know.
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Rhode Island’s new IC filing requirement: An ABC ‘workaround’?

|July 19th, 2023|

A new law affecting independent contractors circumvents a multi-factor classification process but has wider implications for contingent workforce programs.
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Hire-train-deploy: A solution to your talent shortage

|July 12th, 2023|

This strategy can provide contingent workforce programs with qualified cohorts trained in specific skills. How the programs work and what to watch out for.
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New York City’s AI anti-bias hiring law takes effect

|July 12th, 2023|

Companies using artificial intelligence to hire or promote workers in the city must now comply with its AI-in-hiring law. Here are takeaways from recent FAQs.
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Illinois poised to become ‘equal pay’ state for temps

|July 12th, 2023|

The state’s governor is expected to sign legislation that will impose expansive new duties on Illinois employers that rely on temporary and day laborers.
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