Archived Blog Posts
Contingent Workforce Management, CIT, and What Lies Ahead: Digital Platforms, Service Ecosystems, and the “New-Net-Work-Force”
November 7, 2014There is no doubt that CIT (communications and information technology) in many forms changed the staffing industry over the past 25 years, though little formal study of these changes... More
Supercharge Your Recruiting Mojo. Join in the Best Staffing Firms to Work for Contest
November 4, 2014Tired of looking for quality talent but unable to find it? Is lightning demand for quality candidates forcing you to reevaluate your recruiting methods? Here’s a suggestion:... More
Hate your VMS? Maybe it’s not the tool but how you use it
October 27, 2014People like taking potshots at VMS; let’s face it — the tool has had its share of vilification. From buyers giving it a low net promoter score to suppliers irate about the money... More
Who Has Been Driving Change in the World of Work? Applaud the Staffing 100 Honorees.
October 19, 2014Those on the Staffing 100 need to take a bow. The US temp penetration rate (percent of workforce that is temporary and engaged through staffing firms) was 2.10 percent in September.... More
Happy Anniversary, CWS Summit!
October 3, 2014This year marks the 10th annual gathering of contingent workforce professionals. What a difference the years have made.
In 2005, Staffing Industry Analysts launched its first CWS Summit... More
You Heard It Here First. How the CW Role Was Won
August 26, 2014We called it first. Staffing Industry Analysts identified the role of the contingent workforce manager more than a decade ago. I remember SIA’s president, Barry Asin referring to... More
Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You ….
August 19, 2014Actually, we’ll be using our VMS to inform you about what our candidate needs are. We don’t need to chat. The dreaded no-contact policy is revered by many buyers and — obviously... More
Making a Beeline for What Lies Beyond VMS — A Smart Move?
August 14, 2014The short answer, I think, is yes.
Beeline’s recent acquisition of OnForce may be a significant event in the staffing supply chain world. It’s certainly a notable one. Not at all... More
Hey, VMS: What Have You Done For Me Lately?
August 11, 2014Used to be, when the vendor management systems first came out, buyers were thrilled with it. The tool saved them huge amounts of money, automated processes and gave them visibility... More
Now, There's An App for Staffing
August 5, 2014It’s a different kind of staffing model. Meet App Academy, where candidates are trained on skills they need to be Web developers. The twist? They don’t pay for the training.... More