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.
USCIS: Increased fees for employment visas?
Fees for many employment-based visas may see substantial increases, including a 70% jump for H-1Bs.
Benchmarks: VMS data could accelerate DE&I programs
Providers are expanding their VMS offerings to encourage diversity, which could potentially accelerate the evolution of contingent DE&I.
Fastest-growing US staffing firms announced
Executives from SIA's top 10 Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms list, announced Tuesday, share their experiences as they navigate the changing post-pandemic workforce solutions landscape. See what your suppliers are doing.
Who is writing the check?
As technologies continue to drive high expectations for programs, it is time to reconsider funding strategies to increase the opportunity for stronger adoption and improve user experience.
When H-1B is the gauge
Indicators point to strong demand for IT talent despite reports of layoffs, writes Editorial Director Craig Johnson in a Staffing Stream blog post.
Working with umbrella companies: Do your due diligence first
Perceived to be a safe option for hirers in the wake of IR35 Off-Payroll Working Rules, umbrella companies have their own unique risks.
Benchmarks: Bill rates rise, but one-quarter report decrease
Sixty-nine percent of contingent workforce programs have faced increasing bill rates over the past year, but the amount of the increase varied, and some saw a decrease.
Models to acquire talent
Why contingent workforce managers should consider the evolving platform marketplace. The judicious use of them can help solve local skills shortages as well as lower labor costs.
An effective discount strategy: Don’t sacrifice quality
Plan your cost-cutting strategy carefully to keep staffing partners incentivized and prioritize high-quality contingents.
