Program policies and management

A new rapport: Covid-19 brings buyers closer to MSP and VMS providers

|April 8th, 2020|

The business disruptions wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic have bolstered the relationships between staffing buyers and their MSPs and VMS providers, creating a stronger supply chain.
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Tech adoption: Has Covid-19 thrust us years ahead?

|April 8th, 2020|

When it comes to new mobile technologies that give access to the online talent economy, the ecosystem has been waiting for the adoption gap to end. Three factors caused by Covid-19 have pushed the industry to action.
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Prepare to pay workers for temperature checks

|April 8th, 2020|

Employers that conduct temperature checks on employees before allowing them to work their shifts might be on the hook for the time they spend awaiting those checks.
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The imposed working-from-home reality

|April 1st, 2020|

The pandemic is forcing organizations to rethink work-from-home policies — including contingents. Some key points of concern.
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Life after Covid-19: Mind the four Ps

|April 1st, 2020|

The pandemic has drastically altered the ecosystem. Here's what programs should keep in mind to ensure continued compliance and quality service.
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Crossing the divide: Lessons from a CW manager

|April 1st, 2020|

A contingent workforce professional with experience across the ecosystem offers her perspective on how suppliers can better serve and partner with programs like hers.
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Pay attention

|March 25th, 2020|

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed by President Trump last week. While it is mostly aimed at direct employees, contingent workforce programs should carefully review it for possible responsibilities.
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How to manage your team while social distancing

|March 25th, 2020|

It’s challenging enough to manage yourself in quarantine, not to mention managing a team, writes Timothy R. Clark in a Harvard Business Review blog post, offering recommendations for supporting continued learning and the emotional well-being of your employees.
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Into the unknown: The new world of work amid Covid-19

|March 18th, 2020|

From leveraging your network to providing clarity in the chaos, SIA’s Jo Matkin offers guidance for organizations to consider as they continue to feel their way through the rapidly evolving landscape due to Covid-19.
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Covid-19: Best practices for keeping contingents safe while complying with the law

|March 18th, 2020|

As workforce managers battle to keep organizations operating, it is imperative to examine practices and review contracts while also complying with government rules and regulations.
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