Winds of change in the world of work
New parties sweeping into power usher in changes in legislative agendas. Many countries have seen a shifting employment law landscape.
On-demand firm negotiating IC misclassification payout
While food delivery service foodora exits Australian market, union calls for greater IC scrutiny
Back to the future
What’s past is prologue, as Shakespeare wrote. SIA’s Bryan Peña revisits predictions made in 2008 as he looks at what’s ahead for the industry now.
Industry coalition: USCIS’s H-1B interpretations ‘perplexing’ and ‘disruptive’ to business
Coalition representing firms such as Microsoft and Google says the agency’s H-1B actions do not follow statute and asks legal counsel to review the regulations and its policies ahead of the next application season.
Transforming the quarterly business review
There’s a new QBR in town. How is it different from the old? Replace quarterly with quality and think strategic, long-term improvements.
We hear what we want to hear (but what about the rest?)
Among the behaviors bound to hinder a contingent workforce program is the very human tendency to hear what we want to hear and see what we want to see. But we can overcome that. Learn how.
Here’s the problem, now what?
CWS Summit hackathon brings together CW managers in competition to solve challenges.
Indefinite employment is becoming the preferred norm
An increasing number of countries are imposing restrictions on the use of fixed-term contracts in favor of indefinite employment. Here are some examples of recent regulatory action.
IT group: USCIS oversteps H-1B authority in limiting duration
An association for IT services companies has filed suit against USCIS, saying the agency has unlawfully shortened H-1B visa lengths.
Attrition Costs: How solving this can create a competitive advantage
Losing a worker through attrition comes with a price tag, but few know what the cost really is. Though complex, you can achieve a close calculation — and in the process, gain competitive advantage.
