Understanding the new DOL independent contractor rule: A guide for businesses
The workforce management landscape is undergoing another major shift. The US Department of Labor’s final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act on independent contractor classification went into effect on March 11, 2024 — proving everything that’s old is new again....
Balancing act: Strategies for achieving both speed and quality in recruitment
At a time rife with ongoing talent shortages and low unemployment, we’re seeing that it’s more crucial than ever to balance the two cornerstones of recruitment — quality and speed — when sourcing candidates. Many of us naturally lean towards one camp or the other —...
The keys to effectively managing a global workforce
Not long ago, finding the right talent was about proximity. The common practice was to source from a pool within a certain mile radius of the office. It was seen as necessary for teams to do their work at a desk no more than a stone’s throw from their managers. The...
How life sciences organizations can prepare for change in 2024
As 2024 unfolds, life sciences is experiencing a surge of optimism. Overall US economic growth entered the year on strong footing, with most economic indicators moving in a favorable direction. An added boost will come this summer if the Fed starts cutting interest...
Gen Alpha: What staffing leaders should know
Unbelievable as it may seem, the oldest members of Gen Z are already entering the workforce. That means there is a generation coming after them that isn’t in the workforce yet — but will be soon. Members of Gen Alpha are born in 2010 or later. Most are still in...
Recruitment compliance in the UK: The good, the bad, and the ugly
In a general election year that kicked off with a recession (albeit a seemingly short and shallow one), staffing businesses are understandably looking for not only stability, but also growth opportunities. This requires a strong economy which, for the professional...
Remote work requires an inclusive culture and the right kind of training
It’s probably no great surprise that remote work is the new normal for a majority of internal staffing personnel. More than half, 56%, work remotely three or more days per week, according to data shared by SIA Chief Analyst Barry Asin during Executive Summit North...
Tackling skills shortages: A lesson in defense
It’s no secret that employers across the globe are facing significant skills shortages. A growing gap between supply and demand of STEM experts in particular is hitting every sector. Across the defense remit the impact of this dearth of resources has been particularly...
Recruitment megatrends: Overcoming instability through insight
Succeeding through uncertainty has become a new imperative for UK businesses. In four short years, employers have navigated numerous seismic shifts — from Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis to the rise of AI and the race to net zero. Given that politically it’s an...