February 4, 2015

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Bad circumstances can happen to any company, so it's a good idea to have policies in place in case of whistleblowers; New Jersey just made IC classification even more difficult.

Whistleblowers can help mitigate risk, but employers need a well-drafted policy

4 February 2015

Even companies with the best of intentions can have a situation arise where an employee or contractor steps up to call attention to dangerous or criminal situations. Here’s why you should be prepared for such a case with policies regarding whistleblowers.


Hey Jersey! Know your ABCs of IC classification

4 February 2015

New Jersey adopts the so-called ABC test for employee vs. independent contractor classifications, a test that weighs heavily against employers.


You can save with a total talent management strategy, but watch out for the risks

4 February 2015

Total talent management may be young as a strategy, but it does show promise for cost savings in a few key areas. Here are two.


VMS technology vendors continue to differentiate in a crowded market

4 February 2015

VMS providers differentiate themselves by focusing on key themes. What are you looking for in a VMS?


The coming revolution at work, brace yourself

4 February 2015

There’s a revolution coming in the wold of work, according to Staffing Industry Analysts’ President Barry Asin, specifically with advancements in artificial intelligence. What does that mean for the contingent workforce? Read what he has to say about what's to come in The Staffing Stream.... More


IC misclassifications result in hundreds of thousands in back wages

4 February 2015

Continuing its focus on independent contractor misclassification, the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently announced several companies are being required to pay hundreds of thousands in back pay for IC misclassification and overtime violations.


SIA Webinar replay: Total talent management

4 February 2015

In this webinar replay, industry experts discuss total talent management as a strategy to optimize competitive performance from these varied labor pools.