Discrimination against the unemployed is a topic that has been garnering headlines and political attention for the past year, significantly more so since the September 2011 American Jobs Act called for “prohibiting employers from discriminating against unemployed workers when hiring.” Others have weighed in on the issue and I’m adding my voice here.
I’m heading to Ashland, OR next week. Home to the annual Shakespeare festival where the universally recognized genius is celebrated. His longevity is indicative of at least one thing – he must have something important and useful to say. So I wondered, what could we learn from Shakespeare about the staffing business? It turns out […]
Staying on the right side of the law is something we all strive for in our personal lives as well as business dealings. The regulatory burden on businesses, small and large, is a hot topic of conversation these days, from the campaign trail to the boardroom. Whether or not current regulations are onerous, too lax […]
IT unemployment trends have often bucked overall national numbers throughout the recession and recovery, and hiring forecasts for IT in 2012 suggest that competition for experienced IT professionals with in demand skills (e.g., Java, .Net, mobile and app developers, software and system engineers) will only grow fiercer. As my colleague Jeff Monaghan reported in Are […]
Happy New Year readers and welcome to 2012!
There are many misconceptions about temporary, or contract, staffing. Here are the six most common myths and why they are not true. 1. Temps aren’t as important to a company as regular employees.This myth probably came from the early days of temporary staffing when companies used temporary employees to fill in for clerical workforce gaps. […]
The legal and regulatory environment is constantly shifting and it is a challenge to keep up with all the news and developments. Nothing can take the place of your own research, good counsel and proper legal advice in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. What I offer today is nothing like that kind […]
Each year I attend several staffing industry conferences. I tend to find that the best and most useful thing about conferences is the chance to catch up with clients and competitors, many of whom are also friends. That said, the learning, insight and advice available at the formal sessions can be excellent too and I […]