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Featured Articles

Five essential questions for global staffing companies wishing to operate in the United States

Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum | December 4, 2024

Consider these five questions when looking to expand your firm's operations into the US.

Educating the industry: The benefits of a degree in CW management

Andrea Berkshire | December 3, 2024

Managing today’s external workforce requires niche knowledge in a range of subjects. Why colleges and universities should offer majors focused on its management.

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Is hybrid work the happy medium for a productive future?

Rick Hermanns | December 3, 2024

Explore how flexible schedules blend productivity, culture and satisfaction for today’s dynamic workforce.

What do candidates think about hiring algorithms?

Airlie Hilliard | December 2, 2024

Candidates’ perceptions of selection procedures can impact the talent that employers have access to.

How AI Is transforming sub-supplier relationships in staffing

Srini Ram | November 27, 2024

From auto-matching suppliers to predictive insights, explore how firms are transforming sub-supplier collaboration for long-term growth.

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Smart strategies for reducing costs through your nonpermanent workforce

Nicola Roper | November 26, 2024

Cost-saving strategies in talent acquisition: why integrating a nonpermanent workforce is key and how VMS tools can unlock efficiency.

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Defying deception: Tech solutions for drug test integrity

Amanda Kearns | November 25, 2024

Real-time solutions for drug detection support safer workplaces, aligning with evolving marijuana laws and reducing on-the-clock impairment risks.

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Shifting trends: Why has direct hire revenue imploded?

Aaron Haskins Hugo Malan | November 21, 2024

If companies have shifted away from temps but continue to hire for permanent roles, why has the industry’s direct hiring revenue fallen?

How to maximize recruitment efficiency through strategic candidate sourcing

Robert Körmöczi | November 21, 2024

The cost of hiring can quickly escalate if recruitment campaigns are not optimized for cost-effectiveness. Here are some strategies.