Spending on temporary staffing shrinks this year but is forecast to grow in 2021
September 30, 2020 6:55 amCompanies’ spend on contingent labor — through temporary staffing, direct hire and retained search firms — will shrink 17% this year compared to last, though next year looks stronger.
US creates $150 million training program for H-1B occupations
September 30, 2020 6:45 amThe US Department of Labor announced a $150 million grant program to invest in training in middle- to high-skilled H-1B occupations.
Uber earns back its London license
September 30, 2020 6:35 amA London agency refused to grant a license renewal initially in 2017. Operating amid appeals, a court has granted Uber the rights to operate in the city.
Aligning perm and contingent data is vital to achieving TTM
September 23, 2020 7:20 amCovid-19 has reinvigorated TTM, the holy grail of CW programs. But making perm data accessible and easily matched to contingent labor is critical.
Covid-19: ‘A catalyst for change’ — CWS Summit
September 23, 2020 7:10 amThe pandemic this year forced the workforce solutions ecosystem to rapidly adapt to unprecedented disruptions. SIA’s Jo Matkin shared her insights into changes programs have seen.
Senators call for GAO to report on contingent workforce
September 23, 2020 7:00 amTwo Democratic senators last week urged the US Government Accountability Office to report on companies’ increased use of subcontracted and contingent workers.