Apple announces rules for its suppliers using private employment agencies
As part of an ongoing effort to clean up its global supply chain, Apple imposed new rules for its suppliers that hire workers through private employment agencies.
Is that contingent from a subcontractor? Why it matters.
In such a competitive candidate market, suppliers need to get creative to find talent. If that creativity results in subcontracting, it may increase your program’s risk.
Program expansion: Think big, start small
Be careful what you wish for. Even when taking a staged approach, a program change effort can still become overwhelming. So take an even more measured approach.
‘Honest’ feedback, please
In order to improve your program, you need all stakeholders to be truthful. Providing the forum to encourage forthrightness will take some work, but is necessary, and worth it.
Turning the tide
With slowed usage rates, expect RPO providers to evolve their service offerings. How they may leverage technology to do so.
Is this the year talent wins the war?
From MSP offerings to how global expansion is approached, 2018 shows every sign of vast change for the ecosystem. In the end though, it boils down to talent winning the war.
Start 2018 right: Resources to achieve program success
Start the new year out right with the latest resources from SIA, guaranteed to make you and your program smarter as you begin 2018.
In two years, the pay rate will be …
When it comes to talent, market rates change frequently and without notice, so don’t place forecast estimates too highly when evaluating supplier bids.
The unemployment squeeze
Are your providers being squeezed by the low unemployment levels — and will you be paying more to accommodate their increased recruiting costs? The Daily Inter Lake reports on staffing firms’ challenge to find and place workers.
Incomplete missions in 2017? Make them part of your 2018 program roadmap
Most companies have a formal performance review process that includes self-reflection on the part of the employee. Such a process can be applied at the program level to help map out the coming year.
