Predictive data and the future of talent optimization
Access to and the use of big data yields powerful predictive analytics and talent optimization to help talent managers meet challenging mandates.
H-1B spouses sue USCIS over work authorization delays
While the Trump has moved to rescind the work authorization for spouses of H-1B visa holders, the USCIS faces a lawsuit challenging its changed application processing policies, Forbes.com reports.
H-1B visa denial rates skyrocket under Trump
Nearly one in four requests for new H-1B visas was denied last year, the Seattle Times reports. According to recently released federal data, the denial rate is the highest in nearly 10 years and almost double the 13% rate in the prior fiscal year.
US staffing industry forecast finds signs of bill rate increases
SIA’s latest staffing industry forecast finds significant increases in pay rates and bill rates across a wide range of occupations and industries, prompted by either minimum wage hikes or competition for talent.
US employment trends: IT vs. overall nonfarm
Over the past decade, employment in IT occupations has grown at a much faster rate than that of overall employment in the US.
Despite efforts, IT skills mismatch likely to go on for foreseeable future
The market for IT professionals keeps getting tighter as the number of workers with needed skills falls short of demand, according to the “IT Staffing Growth Assessment” report released by Staffing Industry Analysts this month.
Helping your suppliers stand out
A scorecard process reveals commonly missed metrics, and a program manager shares how suppliers can up their game — as well as how the program can improve — in Staffing Industry Review.
Where in the world is your program going?
A report that evaluates dozens of countries to identify which are most and least attractive to staffing firms offers much insight to organizations thinking of expanding their program.
Benefiting from a Best to Work For supplier
When your supplier is a best to work for, your program benefits in terms of suppliers that go the extra mile to serve your program better — and temps who are set up to succeed on your assignment.
Addressing root cause in a program and beyond
Worrying about contingent turnover? Accidents don’t just happen. Dig deep to get to what really needs fixing.
