US must adopt a multicultural workforce
The labor force is projected to reach more than 164 million people by 2020, and the US will no longer have any single ethnic or racial majority by 2065. According to a 2015 report by ...
There’s a Staffing Firm-Buyer Disconnect. And It’s in the Marketing.
Are staffing firms marketing what customers are buying? The short answer is no. In a recent Staffing Industry Analysts’ Buyer Survey, we asked buyers of staffing services, when you ...
Go Hire Some Lazy People
An often overlooked quality in new hires is their laziness. If you hire more good, lazy people, you’ll find that this is one of the fastest ways to grow your business. Surprised? ...
Clock Watchers Need Not Apply
As the economy continues to recover, the so-called war for talent applies to the staffing industry’s internal hires as well as skilled contingent workers. How do companies set about ...
Why the VMS Promotes Second-Class Citizens
The subject of VMS arouses negative sentiments from most of the staffing suppliers I know — and for good reason. It’s not just about low margins. As staffing professional, we are ...
Weighing Contingent Workforce Program Benefits
Multiple Choice Question – what is the MOST important benefit an organization can gain from implementing a contingent workforce management program?
A.) Cost savings
B.) Compliance/risk ...
