January 13, 2016

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Trends ahead for SOW and industrial staffing; dip your toes in talent pools.

What’s hot in 2016 for the staffing ecosystem — Part 1

January 12, 2016

2016 is shaping up to be another growth year for contingent work. Here's what to expect in two key skill areas.


Dipping your toes into talent pools

January 12, 2016

As the war for quality workers continues, companies are seeking more innovative approaches to attracting and retaining the right talent. Among their solutions: talent pools. 


Buyer, staffing firm sued over background checks

January 12, 2016

A worker has sued Johnson & Johnson and its staffing provider claiming they used information from a background check to reject him for a job without giving him a chance to respond.


Misclassification suits: Amazon, Uber

January 12, 2016

Amazon Prime Now drivers in Phoenix and Uber Black drivers in Philadelphia have filed separate suits alleging they were misclassified as independent contractors.


How big is the gig economy?

January 12, 2016

With widely varying estimates — one survey pegs the number of gig workers at 45 million people, while another pegs that closer to 600,000 — CBSnews.com explores its true size.