Pilot program launched for H-1B visa revalidation program
The US State Department aims to test its ability to resume domestic visa renewals and cut wait times for an initial 20,000 applicants.
US agency calls for improved data on ‘nonstandard’ workers
The Government Accountability Office seeks increased collaboration among federal agencies to improve data about workers in arrangements that are not permanent, year round and full time with predictable hours.
CW Program Game Changer in the spotlight
Each week, we highlight a 2023 CW Program Game Changer — a professional who has elevated their program to the next level. This week features Abby Burton, VP, global category director at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Year in review: Top insights from SIA advisory team
From identifying cost savings to how to build a next-gen program, we look back at the most valuable articles from SIA’s CWS Council and advisory team.
Platform workers’ rights: What are the risk for employers and their staffing providers?
As the European Union nears a final directive on platform workers’ rights, here's how contingent workforce programs might be affected.
Activision Blizzard to settle $54 million bias lawsuit, including contingents
The video game maker agreed to settle allegations of discrimination against women, both directly employed and contract workers.
Benchmarks: Staffing firms automating processes, but selectively and ‘very gradually’
Staffing companies are increasingly implementing automation in selected processes.
Court rejects Bimbo Bakeries’ counterclaim in IC misclassification case
A judge ruled against the company’s counterclaim that distribution drivers should repay monies earned as independent contractors to offset damages if the bakery was found to have misclassified them.
CW Program Game Changer in the spotlight
Each week, we highlight a 2023 CW Program Game Changer — a professional who has elevated their program to the next level. This week features Christy Danielson, strategic procurement category manager, AC (agency contractor) labor at Hewlett Packard Enterprises.
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