The future of work is now
The pandemic brought tomorrow’s world closer, said SIA’s Peter Reagan during the CWS Summit Europe this week. Here are some ways the pandemic affected the ecosystem and how you can be better prepared.
Washington state mandates temp training, buyer/provider coordination
A new law in Washington state, meant to prevent injuries to temporary workers, requires increased communication between staffing agencies and worksite employers to close safety and training gaps, Washington State Wire reports.
IC misclassification penalties built into state’s paid leave law
New Mexico’s Healthy Workplaces Act, which requires all employees be provided paid leave for sick time, safe time, or other reasons, also provides penalties for independent contractor misclassification.
Maximizing your independent talent pipeline: A case study
A contingent workforce professional who set up an independent contractor compliance program with a staffing partner shares his company's approach, and the rewards.
More than a logo: Harnessing your talent brand
Without a strong talent brand, companies may have an uphill battle in attracting candidates. How to harness it to ensure a more successful direct sourcing initiative.
Vaccines: Whose choice is it?
As the vaccine rollout continues and definitive guidance is still pending, there are a few things to consider when developing return-to-workplace vaccine policies, including mandating vaccinations.
Designing a transformative program initiative
The pandemic has ushered transformative change for contingent workforce program management. What that means and how to approach such initiatives.
Google union reports NLRB settlement; contingent worker’s suspension rescinded
A union aiming to represent both contingent and full-time workers at Google announced a settlement last week in a National Labor Relations Board claim against Google and its staffing provider.
The upskilling advantage
The skills shortage, exacerbated by the pandemic, is about to become more of a challenge as hiring ramps back up. How training and development partners can help fill the gaps.
Defining a new wave
Direct sourcing, fed by advances in technology, has resurged and is poised to dominate CW programs’ sourcing channels. Is it time to call it something new?
