December 19, 2012

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What will shape the contingent workforce programs in 2013; Russia takes aim at foreign staffing providers in trade battle with the U.S.

Setting Goals, Measuring Success

December 19, 2012

Given the end of the year, economy and all the buzz about a blended workforce, contingent workforce managers should measure what they have accomplished in 2012, how their program has contributed to the company, and what they hope to accomplish next year.


New Cold War Could Freeze Out Staffing Firms in Russia

December 19, 2012

An ongoing dispute between the U.S. and Russia may have significant repercussions for contingent workforce managers as Russia threatens to ban foreign staffing firms from doing business in the country. 


Changes to Watch for in 2013

December 19, 2012

What will the New Year bring? Editorial Director Subadhra R. Sriram points out eight changes to expect next year in The Contingent Blog.


Firm Settles OSHA Case in Temp’s Death

December 19, 2012

A company agreed to pay a $100,000 fine as part of a settlement in the death of a temporary worker, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported. 


Supplier Performance: Perception vs. Reality

December 19, 2012

A recent study released by CareerBuilder highlights a disconnect between how staffing providers think they are doing and what their clients and talent perceive, writes Jerry Brenholz in The Staffing Stream.


Company to Pay $46,000 in Misclassification

December 19, 2012

A Florida painting firm agreed to pay $46,000 in back wages after it was found to have misclassified 26 employees as independent contractors.


Re-Imagining Work and the Workforce

December 19, 2012

Next year, companies will re-imagine how work gets done and who does it, writes Michelle V. Rafter on Workforce.com.


New IC Bill Relatively “Limited”

December 19, 2012

A new bill meant to simplify the procedure for determining proper independent contractor classification has been introduced in the House, but it appears to have a very narrow focus.