August 22, 2012

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What's behind the rise in contingent workforce usage?; Court dismisses worker's lawsuit against buyer, staffing provider.

What’s Driving Rising Contingent Workforce Usage?

August 22, 2012

According to results of a recent survey of contingent workforce buyers, their usage of contingent labor is rising. What is contributing to this increase?


CW Managers in Demand, Pushing for Excellence

August 22, 2012

Demand for contingent workforce managers is growing, and as they come and go to new positions, they bring with them the drive and need for further education ans kills in this strategic role.


Court Dismisses Worker’s Suit Against Buyer, Supplier

August 22, 2012

A federal lawsuit against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and staffing firm Qualitech Maintenance Inc. filed by a worker in Texas has been dismissed at the request of the plaintiff, according to court documents.


Using Economic Forecasts in Workforce Planning

August 22, 2012

Many contingent workforce managers are responsible for forecasting the temporary staffing demand of their organizations, a task that is challenging in the face of economic uncertainties. Ben Walker writes in The Staffing Stream how to combine internal factors with national economic forecasts to... More


Focus on IC Misclassification to Continue

August 22, 2012

A Department of Labor representative told members of the American Bar Association that federal and state agencies’ focus on independent contractor misclassification will continue, so employers should review their practices carefully, according to a post on the Southwest Shingle Blog.


How the Best Companies Hire

August 22, 2012

The quality of people you hire affects every measure of performance — sales, product development and partner relations, writes J.J. Colao on Forbes.com. Here’s how three of the most successful companies handle the process.


CW Program Management: In-house or Outsource?

August 22, 2012

One of the first decisions in building a contingent workforce program is whether to manage your program internally or outsource much of the responsibility to an external managed service provider (MSP). This report, available to members of the CWS Council, will help you make the... More