Working Knowledge

While companies have embraced innovations in HR Technology to hire regular full-time employees, contingent labor hiring has been slow to adopt these innovations.  However, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a game changer. iHire recently published its second annual State of Online Recruiting Report. Survey responses indicate that COVID-19 has intensified the struggle to find qualified…

While first few months of COVID-19 put employers in an environment of uncertainty, June’s rise in job postings for nearly all key tech occupations and hubs suggests that employer confidence is returning. During the nation’s initial wave of lockdowns, companies had to make rapid decisions about where to focus tech resources. Largely, employers prioritized infrastructure,…

Shifts in working environments caused by the pandemic are beginning to result in new legal challenges. Some legal firms are beginning to offer guidance.  While it is always best to consult with your own legal counsel, the following advice might provide a starting point in discussions regarding return to the workplace policies and procedures. One…

As companies have rushed to adjust their operating model during the COVID-19 impact, questions have surfaced that have required the Department of Labor (DOL) to issue clarifications regarding the application of the Federal Labor Standards Act(FSLA)  and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Key points are: Work performed remotely, including overtime work, should be compensated…

Congress is considering legislation that would allow businesses to provide health- and safety-related benefits to gig-economy workers during the coronavirus pandemic without creating an employer-employee relationship. Under current law, businesses that provide additional relief like paid leave and other benefits to independent contractors could potentially trigger an employer-employee relationship under state or federal law. The…

Korn Ferry reports that the increased emphasis on agility triggered by the pandemic has created a growing demand for procurement officers with supply chain expertise and veteran operating leaders familiar with corporate transformations. Four areas were cited as in high demand due to COVID-19: Supply Chain Specialists Most modern supply chains were built with the…

On August 25th Suffolk County, NY, will join New York City and other major NY metropolitan districts in restricting pre-employment inquiries into an applicant’s criminal conviction history. The law will prohibit employers from inquiring into a job applicant’s criminal convictions or considering an applicant’s prior convictions until after an application has been submitted and an initial…

While the coronavirus caused most businesses to shutter, others deemed “essential” were required to ramp up their workforces literally overnight. Those who were successful in meeting this requirement adopted new practices that will be of value to others as we enter the post-COVID period. Experts warn that single industries may find themselves all trying to…

A survey by Enterprise Technology Research (ETR) predicts that technology spending among global companies will drop 4.1% this year in an effort to reduce overall costs. However, the spread of COVID-19 is driving up spending in a few areas, which may mean some CIOs end up spending even more than they expected in 2020 to support…

As the pandemic recovery period begins, instead of asking “How do we get people to work offsite?” many business leaders are asking “How do we get people back?” While much of the planning centers on creating a safe work environment, Korn Ferry outlines other factors that should be included in a company’s “return to work”…