H-1B visas: Canada’s new program fills up fast; US holds second lottery
Canada’s bid to attract STEM talent with H-1B visas from the US maxed out within 48 hours. Separately, US Customs and Immigration Services held a second selection lottery.
Affirmative action ruling already trickling down to employers
After last month’s overturning of affirmative action in higher education, employers have already received warnings about DE&I in employment. Here’s what companies need to know.
How contingent workforce programs are using AI
Program leaders should be aware of the ways artificial intelligence technology is affecting their programs, products and services. Here’s what they need to know.
Retention: Keeping contingents engaged and on board
Attracting quality talent is just the beginning. Once you have them on assignment, how do you ensure they remain?
Farm and staffing firm fined after death of temp worker
A Canadian farm and its staffing provider were fined a total of C$170,000 after pleading guilty in the falling death of a contingent worker last year, according to an Ontario court bulletin.
Protecting temporary workers: A trend to watch closely
Legislators in several states are pushing rules to safeguard contingent workers, and more are likely to follow. What developments your program should keep an eye on.
Hire-train-deploy: A solution to your talent shortage
This strategy can provide contingent workforce programs with qualified cohorts trained in specific skills. How the programs work and what to watch out for.
Stand out: How to elevate your contingent workforce program
Certain components help elevate programs to the level of a competitive differentiator. What areas should you consider to bolster the contingent workforce function at your organization?
How inflation, unemployment and more affect your CW program
Monitor economic trends such as interest rates, inflation, unemployment and layoffs to prepare for how they might impact your contingent workforce program.
Warehouse quota system law takes effect in New York, marks ‘sea change’ for employers
New York’s new Warehouse Worker Protection Act requires employers at distribution centers to disclose any quota systems used to track, monitor and discipline warehouse workers.
