September 25, 2013
Last week's shootings at the Washington Navy Yard brings into question background check procedures for government contractors; the staffing industry is alive and kicking.
Shooting Puts Focus on Contractors’ Background Checks
25 September 2013
Some staffing buyers require background checks of contract workers. However, the shootings last week at the Washington Navy Yard raised concerns over the federal government’s vetting processes of its contractors.
Staffing Industry Alive and Kicking
25 September 2013
A decade ago, the staffing industry was projected to grow at an incredible pace over a long period of time. Things didn’t quite work out that way, but the industry is still alive and kicking, writes Editorial Director Subadhra R. Sriram in The Contingent Blog.
New Jersey Gov. Vetoes IC Truck Driver Bill
25 September 2013
Last week, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill that would have limited companies’ ability to classify truck drivers as independent contractors.
The Staffing Stream: A Blended Workforce
25 September 2013
Developing and executing a strategy for an integrated blended workforce solution can often be daunting. But incorporating some key building blocks and a trusted strategic partner can make it an exciting opportunity, writes Scott Fraleigh, senior VP of MSP operations at Randstad Sourceright, in The... More
Buyer Faces EEOC Retaliation Suit
25 September 2013
A Minnesota company is accused of retaliating against an employee who complained about race bias against a contingent worker.
The Case Against Requiring Industry Experience
25 September 2013
Ron Thomas, a chief human resource and administrative officer currently based in Riyadh, asserts requiring industry experience limits the talent pools and puts the companies at a disadvantage, in a blog post on tlnt.com.
SIA Conference: CWS Summit Singapore
26 September 2013
It's time to sign up for CWS Summit Singapore, the premiere event in the Asia/Pacific region for contingent/flexible workforce education. Here’s what’s in store.