Is Your Company Compliant with the Final Ruling on Independent Contractor Classification?
Just when you thought the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule was the be-all, end-all, along comes another rule set to replace it. In an abundance of caution, the new ruling is purported to reduce the risks that employees are misclassified as independent contractors, while providing greater consistency for businesses and upholding longstanding case law on the…
Read Now2024 – What Workers Want
Lots of research out there showed that post-COVID, priorities were work-life balance, non-monetary benefits, social responsibility, and more. Although the issue of talent scarcity continues, concerns about the economy have once more made financial compensation the #1 priority. In 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 47 million Americans voluntarily quit their jobs. This…
Read NowCompanies Say They Plan to Increase Use Of Contingent Workers – What That Means For Contingent Workers
In the dynamic landscape of the contemporary workforce, a significant shift is unfolding. According to the recent Ceridian 2023 Executive survey, an impressive 65% of companies worldwide are strategically planning to increase their reliance on contingent workers (i.e., non-employee workers on temporary assignment) over the next two years. This trend isn’t entirely new; in fact,…
Read NowUsing AI…but not relying on It
Artificially intelligence or AI has arguably one of the most trending topics of 2023, used in an almost infinite number of ways to make life easier. We can now use AI to help us format emails or write papers, give us workout plans and diet advice, offer recommendations on just about anything you can think…
Read NowGen Z in the Workplace
In the ever-changing landscape of the modern workplace, each generation brings its unique set of skills, values, and expectations. As we witness the gradual shift from the dominance of Millennials to the emergence of Generation Z (Gen Z), it’s crucial to understand how these cohorts shape and redefine the professional realm. Whether you’re a Baby…
Read NowAI and Contingent Workforce Planning: Exciting Opportunities Ahead
It has been a whirlwind over the past few years as employer workforce needs and worker expectations have contracted, expanded, and shifted with the pandemic and its aftershocks. Temporary workers have provided flexibility, agility, and cost-efficiency to organizations, especially in times of uncertainty and change or when specialized skills are required. It’s not always easy…
Read NowTalent Resource Sharing at Regional Banks: How Talent Communities Can Fill the Gap for Companies
Regional banks are an essential part of the financial system, providing personalized services and supporting local economies. However, they also face many challenges in today’s competitive and dynamic environment, such as regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and talent acquisition and retention. According to McKinsey, financial institutions can build their future workforce in many ways by…
Read NowLandmark Pay Transparency Law: New Jersey becomes First State to Mandate Equal Pay for Temporary Workers
New Jersey made history by becoming the first state in the US to enact a law that guarantees equal pay for temporary workers. The law, known as the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights, went into effect on August 5, 2023, and aims to protect the rights and dignity of more than 130,000 temporary workers in…
Read NowHot Job Market and Steady Unemployment Is Good News for Employers and Workers
The US economy is on fire, adding 336,000 jobs in September – surpassing expectations by a wide margin. This is a gain of approximately 227,000 over the prior 12 months. The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.8%, the lowest level since 2000. But what does this mean for workers and employers? The September jobs report,…
Read NowIs Now the Best Time for a Career Shift?
According to an unmudl.com article earlier this year, “the average person will switch careers 3-7 times over their working lives. 30% of the workforce will now change vocations or jobs every 12 months due to the ever-increasing variety of employment options.” This shows that the job market is ever-changing, providing new opportunities but also introducing…
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