March 14, 2012
Staffing firms continue to struggle to obtain contingent workers for clients on h1-B visas; rethinking job classifications.
News: H-1B Difficulties for Staffing Firms Cleared
14 March 2012
The USCIS issued new guidance this week confirming staffing firms as legitimate employers for H1-B visa purposes, the TechServe Alliance reported today. Previously, staffing firms had struggled to obtain the visas on behalf of clients.
Heard on the Street: “Contingent” May Be Better Option
14 March 2012
What the recession has taught companies is that there is no longer a stigma attached to hiring a contingent worker. In fact, you might be better off with one.
Crowdsourcing: a Serious Contingent Workforce Strategy?
14 March 2012
Crowdsourcing is becoming more common, but how can companies take advantage of this emerging sourcing model?
Around the Web: Contingent by Choice; Workers’ Comp. Rules
14 March 2012
A growing number of workers prefer to be contingent to have greater control over their career; Know the rules to avoid workers’ compensation risks when using contingent workers.