If you’ve decided to go the route of hiring interim workers, you probably know there can be pluses and minuses to such staffers. On the positive side, these temporary employees can be more affordable than permanent staffers—and can also fill some personnel gaps quite adeptly while you continue to seek out the ideal long-term professional. […]
It’s no secret that technology companies attract a talented pool of job candidates. The industry is fast-paced, dynamic and creative. Unfortunately, in recent years, the same technology companies that have changed the world with computers, smartphones and social media, have also developed a reputation for a lack of diversity. Despite calls from industry leaders […]
A study conducted by Intuit recently predicted that 40 percent of American workers may be independent contractors by 2020. That is about 60 million people. It is much higher than the last count we had back in 2006 when another report indicated that the proportion was 30 percent of workforce. The number of independent […]
Writing a job description for contract-to-hire position is uniquely challenging. This is because the writer (typically the hiring manager) has to straddle the worlds between (1) requirements of a permanent job and (2) requirements of a contract job. Each one is uniquely different as described below: Job description of a permanent position has to […]
Flexibility wasn’t something hiring managers dwelled on a decade ago, but a new economic landscape has brought the strategy to the forefront of the recruitment world. Companies today offering flexible working arrangements for their employees—such as telecommuting options and scheduling flexibility—are finding numerous rewards from that approach. Get Consultations with expert professionals in Legal, […]
Having a worker pipeline in place—essentially a resource of qualified professionals you can reach out to for filling vacant positions—is a prudent move for any company. Especially given that research shows American companies lose billions of dollars annually from the fallout of unfilled openings. One strategic way to do this is through consultations and […]