Go mobile for CW program operations; watch engagement soar
As more and more people live on their phones, a mobile strategy can bring higher participation from your engagement managers and yield better results. Learn how.
Vaccine mandate for large employers but contingent impact unclear
Companies with 100 or more employees are preparing to abide by President Biden’s new vaccine mandate, but how will the Emergency Temporary Standard apply to contingent workers?
Google accused of underpaying thousands of temp workers
According to a report by The Guardian and The New York Times, Google executives have been aware for at least two years that it was out of compliance with laws in dozens of countries that mandate temporary workers be paid equal rates to full-time employees performing similar work.
Denial rates for H-1B visa petitions plunge
Denial rates for H-1B visa petitions were lower during the first two quarters of the 2021 federal fiscal year compared to the same period in 2020, according to research from a nonpartisan policy research organization.
Upskilling a win for both businesses and talent
The race to learn new skills for any number of reasons continues, and the employer and talent each stand to benefit. Read more in the Staffing Stream.
Mind your language?
A common element of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts is word choice in business settings. While what we say matters, recent court cases indicate not all usage is inherently discriminatory.
Jab or job: Proceed with caution on mandatory vaccines
Organizations worldwide are weighing the benefits and challenges of requiring that their workforces be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Here is a look at the current landscape.
NLRB general counsel’s memo provides roadmap for different direction
NLRB’s new general counsel issued a memo plotting a revised ‘roadmap.’ It signals a rapidly changing ideology and significant changes to labor law precedent in cases involving employee status, handbook policies and more.
Your talent: 68% would consider career change; many organizations plan salary increases to attract new employees
Workers in search of better work-life balance and higher pay are willing to switch careers, according to a report by FlexJobs. In addition, Salary.com found that most organizations in the US plan to increase base salaries to attract new employees within the next six months.
Under wraps
A labor employment attorney discusses confidentiality agreements for staffing professionals as remote work puts intellectual property at greater risk. Read about it in Staffing Industry Review magazine.
