Canada extends stopgap TFWP measures
Temporary measures introduced during the pandemic for Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program will be extended until Oct. 30.
Building a customer satisfaction program
Knowing whether your stakeholders are pleased with your program and why is critical to its improvement and success. How to gain the intelligence you need to understand your customers and how best to serve them.
OSHA cites Del Monte after temp suffers amputation injury
The California-based food distributor faces fines for two repeated and six serious safety violations after a seasonal worker lost part of a finger at its Wisconsin cannery.
Sponsored: Creative staffing strategies needed for renewable energy market to reach its potential
The burgeoning renewable energy sector faces a critical skills shortage. Spencer Ogden, which specializes in recruitment for the industry, outlines what is driving the growth, key challenges and the solutions it offers.
Managing a remote workforce: Next-generation program concerns
How, when and where your contingents work can critically impact your program’s operations, security, safety and cost. Here are some important considerations when developing remote work policies.
US plans pilot program to allow stateside H-1B visa renewals
The US State Department is launching a pilot program to allow some workers on H1-B and L-1 visas to remain in the country while renewing their visas, something that hasn’t been permitted since 2004.
Benchmarks: SOW spend in your program
Statement-of-work spend running through CW programs has increased 11 percentage points in just five years.
Interview process: Too much of a good thing?
No one likes to enter a dark room without a flashlight to lead the way. Transparency for both the candidate and the hiring manager can support a better hiring experience.
US, Mexico partner to protect temporary foreign workers
The governments of the US and Mexico have agreed to strengthen protections for workers participating in temporary foreign worker programs.
Project critical: Assessing the importance of your contingent workers
No one should be irreplaceable, but engagement managers will often deem a contingent worker essential to their project. How to assess them and plan for their possible departure.
