Preparing your program for future turbulence
From technology to geopolitics to regulations, SIA’s John Nurthen discusses trends that could disrupt the contingent workforce ecosystem.
ID verification: Are your contingents really who they say they are?
Validating the true identity of your potential workers presents challenges as automation, AI and remote work become commonplace.
Lawsuit filed to stop ‘costly and burdensome’ Illinois temp regulation
The suit argues the new rules for contingent workers impose extraordinary burden, cost and compliance risk and guarantee noncompliance.
Ontario’s new licensing requirement faces six-month delay
Recognizing the problems it could cause, the Canadian province postponed the implementation of its licensing plan for temp providers and recruiters.
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 Madelyn Abreu, global external workforce management lead, HR operations management, at Syngenta Group.
Gain a competitive advantage by allowing controlled contact
Permitting engagement managers to communicate with staffing vendors — with clear guidelines — can yield significant benefits to the program.
Canada seeks ban on use of replacement workers during work stoppages
A proposed bill could make it illegal for Canadian employers in federally regulated industries to bring in replacement workers during union strikes or lockouts.
Staffing buyer to pay $1.2 million to settle no-poach, wage-fixing lawsuit
A manufacturer in Illinois agreed to settle a case alleging it took part in unlawful no-poach and wage-fixing schemes with three staffing providers.
Effective date of new joint employer rules delayed
The NLRB has delayed by two months implementing its final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status.
Benchmarks: VMS benefits all program sizes
Vendor management systems have offerings that benefit programs of all sizes, not just those of the largest enterprises.
