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And the Winners Are ...
October 31, 2011What’s in a name?
October 26, 2011I recently came across some Linkedin research published earlier this year which suggested your first name is related to your career choice – and even to the level of seniority... More
Bon Appetite -- We Are A Tasty Read!
October 25, 2011How do you choose where to eat out? I conducted a casual poll of my prized colleagues. Mundane considerations like time, money, geography notwithstanding, they look at referrals. The... More
Pop the cork, if only for a moment
October 25, 2011In a jittery year, the staffing industry has helped companies handle the vicissitudes of a moody economy. So it was no surprise to me that the mood at the American Staffing Association... More
CW Managers Come of Age
October 17, 2011Contingent workforce management has grown up. I saw seasoned professionals striding confidently exchanging ideas and chatting about trends at our 7th annual Contingent Workforce... More
A Misclassification Moment with the IRS
October 10, 2011Google the word “misclassification” and you get around 1.16 million hits. It is also the number one search term on Staffing Industry Analysts’ website. So it was no surprise that... More
So you think you’re an analyst
October 10, 2011Do you like puzzles, word games or murder mysteries? I have set out three tests that I think you will find of interest.
Our own survey helps you test your business skills and identifies... More
The Age of Man
September 29, 2011It’s not always about money. Contrary to conventional wisdom and cynics, workers want to be kept on their toes. And it doesn’t really matter if they are contingent or an employee;... More
What's In a Name?
September 20, 2011When it comes to contingent workers, a lot. Here’s why. One contingent worker might consider him- or herself an independent contractor, another a freelancer, still another a statement... More
Divided by a common language?
September 14, 2011Having worked in the staffing industry in an international capacity for a number of years, I’ve become quite familiar with the differences in spelling and pronunciation between American... More