March 2012

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A culture of recognition can boost the bottom line, according to best-selling author and speaker Chester Elton. Here’s how saying “thank you” engages workers and gets results. Also in this issue: Find out why crowdsourcing may be a part of staffing’s future. What industries will be growing in the future. And what the Canadian staffing market is doing.

You Ask/We Answer

March 1, 2012

Proportion of Contingents Rising: Industry says temps will power 22 percent of workforce.


Straight Talk from the Customer

March 1, 2012

Where Are the Metrics? Suppliers need to address temp quality concerns.


Benefit of Counsel

March 1, 2012

Shifting the Burden: Why indemnification agreements may not be fair.


Research Report: Target Practice

March 1, 2012

Analysis to help companies identify growth areas within the U.S.


Give Them Carrots

March 1, 2012

A culture of recognition can boost the bottom line, according to best-selling author and speaker Chester Elton. Here’s how saying “thank you” engages workers and gets results.


Wisdom of the Crowd

March 1, 2012

Find out why crowdsourcing may be a part of staffing’s future. Other up-and-coming trends that you should know about include mobile technology, independent workers and increased usage of vendor management systems. A few future possibilities for the staffing industry could mean a new way of doing business.... More


Future, Now

March 1, 2012

Some industries will see growth, some won’t. Want to ensure you have the right people and the right skills? Check out these projections.


Welcome to Canada

March 1, 2012

The Canadian economy avoided the harshest blows of the economic downturn. Evidence suggests the country’s temporary staffing revenue is already at pre-recession levels. Here’s what the market is like and what you can learn from it.


Nip and Tuck Those Expenses

March 1, 2012

Maintaining costs is never easy. Here are 15 unconventional ideas for shaving expenses from your business in this economy.


Perspective

March 1, 2012

Forum Comes of Age: 21 years after launch illustrate how things change … and don’t.


Expert’s Corner

March 1, 2012

Empower Your Staff: How to boost worker engagement and increase retention.


Power Seller

March 1, 2012

The Elevator Pitch: How it helps create the right sales culture.


By the Numbers

March 1, 2012

  • VMS and MSP use by large buyers
  • How much buyers expect to grow their contingent workforces
  • Staffing firms’ plans for branch offices in 2012

White Paper Supplement

March 1, 2012

  • What is your Staffing Company Currently Worth - R.A. Cohen Consulting
  • Finding Flexible Financing - People 2.0