Staffing MSP’s: What They Can, and Can’t, do for You
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 […]
9 Must-ask Questions for Hiring IT Contractors
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 […]
A New Year Shows Quality Still Top Staffing Concern
Happy New Year readers and welcome to 2012!
6 Common Myths About Temporary Staffing
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. […]
3 Major Issues Currently Impacting the Staffing Industry
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 […]
5 Key Facts – Learning From the Largest Contingent Workforce Programs
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 […]
20 Must-ask Questions for Finding the Perfect IT Staffing Firm (part 1)
Finding the perfect IT staffing firm can be a daunting task. Where to start? Who to talk to? What is fair pricing? These are all questions that may not have simple answers.
6 Interesting Articles About Jobs That You Might Have Missed
Over the past few weeks, while I wrote about job creation and career development, others were writing as well. I am at the 2011 TechServe Alliance Conference and Tradeshow in Phoenix this week, which leaves me with less time than usual to share my own views. Instead, I thought I’d share a few articles that […]