Shift to agile employment and staffing model in next decade, Randstad study projects

By the year 2025, a majority of the workforce will be employed in an agile capacity — i.e. contractor, consultant, temporary or freelance, according to a study released today by Randstad US.

The Workplace 2025 report found 70% of workers and 68% of employers agree a majority of the workforce will be...

‘I hope the secretary thinks about all the workers’ — Staffing quote of the week

“I hope the secretary thinks about all workers and this trend that people are moving toward more independent arrangements,” said Marco Zappacosta, co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack, told CNBC is a story about how President-elect Trump’s selection for Labor Secretary could benefit gig economy start-ups....

New Jersey temp agencies would face more scrutiny under new legislation (NJ.com)

New Jersey’s growing temporary employment industry would face tougher regulations and workers would get more job protection under legislation introduced in the state Assembly, NJ.com reports. The bill, A4315, was introduced in response to “The invisible workforce,” an NJ Advance Media series published...

Freelancer.com acquires Spanish- and Portuguese-language freelance marketplaces

Freelancer.com, a global provider of online staffing, acquired Spanish and Portuguese freelance marketplaces Nubelo and Prolancer.

“This acquisition reinforces our global presence and international expansion, consolidating our platform as the leader not only in the English language, but now also in...

Businesses optimistic for 2017, but face employee recruitment challenges, survey finds

Despite strong optimism, employers continue to face economic challenges relating to talent recruitment, according to the Employer Associations of America’s 2017 National Business Trends Survey.

The survey found 62% of employers reported recruiting is becoming more difficult, with 31% indicating dissatisfaction...

Lyft drivers earned $1.5 billion

Lyft drivers earned more than $1.5 billion nationally in 2016, including $100 million in tips, according to the 2017 Economic Impact Report released today by the human cloud ride-sharing platform. Lyft also generated more than $750 million in local economies.

“Passengers told us they go out more, stay...

RPO market remains hot, report says

The global recruitment process outsourcing remained one of the fastest growing single-process HRO markets, according to research released today by Everest Group. Buoyed by a resurgence of growth in the North American market, RPO posted a strong growth rate of 17% in 2015 over 2014 to $2.4 billion.

The...

How to make it in the gig economy (MarketWatch)

More workers are leaving the 9 to 5 career path for one in the gig economy or as an independent contractors, MarketWatch reports. In addition to flexibility, gig economy work also allows people who aren’t sure what they want to do to try a few different jobs and lets those having trouble getting a...

Staffing agency client may be liable for not hiring deaf temps (Bloomberg BNA)

A federal judge ruled a mobile phone repair and testing facility in Texas must face trial on claims by the EEOC that the company illegally failed to hire or accommodate two deaf applicants for temporary work referred by a staffing agency, Bloomberg BNA reported. The EEOC sued S&B in February 2015...

Trump picks restauranteur for Labor Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder to head the Department of Labor. CKE is the parent company of fast food restaurants Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s.

“Andy Puzder has created and boosted the careers of thousands of Americans, and his extensive record fighting for...