June 25, 2014
Getting buyers and suppliers on the same page; Why vendor specialization really is worth considering; Canada makes Foreign Temp Program changes.
Get on the same page for program success
25 June 2014
Suppliers, buyers and other stakeholders often view value and program goals differently. It's time to get on the same page to elevate your program.
Should you, could you or would you be resource agnostic?
25 June 2014
Is becoming resource agnostic the wave of the future in contingent workforce management? Maybe.
Canada overhauling Temporary Foreign Worker Program
25 June 2014
Canada announced an overhaul to its Temporary Foreign Worker Program Friday that includes increased fees, higher penalties and caps on temporary foreign workers.
More drivers ruled employees, not independent contractors
25 June 2014
Last week, the U.S. Court of appeals for the ninth circuit ruled that a class of drivers were employees under California law, reversing a lower court’s decision.
Contingent usage on the rise
25 June 2014
In our 2014 Contingent Buyers Survey for North America, we asked buyers how much of their workforce is contingent currently, and what they expect it to be in two years.
Is a VMS right for your program’s needs?
25 June 2014
The type of service you require of your staffing suppliers should be a factor when considering adopting a vendor management system, says Gary Zander, president and CEO of Project One, in The Staffing Stream. Some buyer needs are well-suited to the VMS structure, while others require higher-touch service... More
SIA research: Buyers’ best advice for recruiting and retaining former employees
25 June 2014
Sometimes, former employees can be a valuable asset to a CW program. Buyers of contingent labor report methods of recruiting and retaining them that tend to work best. Among them, creating an alumni groups via social media and sharing periodic updates and job openings. Read more here.