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The evolving world of work is changing the recruitment industry. Stay on top of recruitment trends that are defining the industry in 2022 and beyond....

Working with remote employees in a distributed workforce or contingent workforce comes with challenges. Don’t let remote collaboration be one of the...

Ensure that you are outsourcing your administrative functions to the right partner with the expertise to handle your distributed workforce. Ask your M...

In the era of talent scarcity many innovative HR professionals are deploying total talent management strategies that seek to holistically manage and o...

We are entering a new era of talent scarcity, particularly within professional and STEM categories. We are also seeing dramatic shifts in the labor ma...

A flexible workforce model can attract scarce talent, while driving significant cost savings and enhancing enterprise flexibility. How do today’s HR...

Tracking economic predictions is like being in a room full of bouncing, rubber balls. In January, the Congressional Budget Office issued their economi...

Total workforce management is key to executing your company’s talent strategy. Peace of mind and efficiency of process are essential when businesses...

A 2020 Gartner survey of finance executives reported that nearly 75% planned to make some of their workforce remote until 2021. Now, with the alarming...

We attracted more than 350 registrants and featured 25+ industry experts, clients, and partners. These leaders joined in 6 interactive sessions, discu...

Sixty percent of organizations state that developing a direct source strategy for talent is their top contingent workforce priority over the next two ...

TalentWave client success story for a major international retailer that needed to implement a comprehensive flexible workforce strategy, including a r...

Due to the nature of their business our Client utilizes a wide range of contract experts who bring unique experience, knowledge and specialization to...

Our client needed to ensure their flexible workforce population was properly classified and on-boarded through a streamlined process, in a short timef...

Our client was looking for a specialized provider of Independent Contractor (IC) Compliance and Employer of Record (EOR) services that could deliver ...

Our cloud computing client’s Procurement team recognized there were significant risks associated with contract resources and potentially classifying...

This technology company was looking for an IC compliance solution provider that could support their process requirements and meet contractors needs...

Hidden under the shiny surface of many M&A transactions is the hidden exposure of misclassified independent contractors, which if not properly address...

Imposing tenure limits for temporary employees is a common practice. However, the minimal benefits gained from instituting and enforcing these policie...

Some practical advice on how you can best safeguard your business IP and trade secrets while still providing the critical information necessary for y...

We are often asked about the merits of going with an in-house, or what we call a Do-It-Yourself (DIY), approach to independent contractor compliance v...

Statement of Work (SOW) Management serves as the basis for defining a project relationship through a formal contract agreement between the client and ...

As industry experts in Independent Contractor compliance and engagement solutions, TalentWave is often asked for expert input from organizations....

What is the optimal staffing level? How do you determine the right mix of traditional workers versus flexible workers (independent contractors, freel...

Search your known resources and deploy them as soon as the following day with your own Talent Community. Learn more about TalentWave’s innovative te...

Almost every industry can benefit from engaging the independent workforce. So how do you effectively tap into the potential of highly skilled independ...

Building and/or optimizing an organization’s IC compliance strategy has become a boardroom issue for many companies. And it has become increasingly ...

Every salesperson wants to sell more and at a higher price. You want to have a win/win with your customers, but you don’t want to “give away the s...

There are a lot of good recruiters. There are some great recruiters. Then there are a handful of recruiters that reach the rank of truly elite. When l...

Ask yourself, “what makes one recruiter more successful than another?” Maybe you attribute their success to hard work or even luck. Some recruiter...

Have you ever been blindsided by what you thought was a perfect hire who turned out to be a total disaster? Or had the feeling you missed out on a gre...

If you do anything enough, it becomes routine, and as a recruiter, you’re no exception to the rule. As you speak to candidates and clients each day,...

Working in staffing and recruiting you’re often treated like vendors by prospects and clients, and in these cases, you may need to change your appro...

A core behavior that separates top-performing recruiters from those that slide by year-after-year is the discipline of establishing actionable goals....

Building a client base isn’t something that happens by accident – it takes a strategy that focuses on consistency and purpose. You need to compile...

If you’re not leveraging your existing relationships for opportunities, you’re losing out on a low cost source of new business....

While communication between recruiters and employment candidates has evolved, one thing has remained constant: the critical role email plays. However,...

Historically, temporary and contract staffing have comprised 80-90% of the total staffing market, while search and placement have enjoyed a much small...

One of your clients contacts you with an open opportunity. You find the perfect candidate, interview them and refer them to your client. Your client m...

Unstoppable recruiting organizations recognize that every sale is influenced by the employees who both directly and indirectly interact with clients a...

Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

This comprehensive list of questions will help staffing owners thoroughly evaluate outsourcing providers to choose the right provider for their needs....

Recruiters often hesitate to get into the contract-recruiting game due to longstanding and persistent misconceptions. Learn the reality behind each my...

Here are the critical factors you need to consider to successfully manage a virtual workforce, from tools to security and everything in between. ...

Discover the many differences between an employer of record (EOR) and a professional employer organization (PEO)....

Learn how recruiting companies can capture a new revenue stream amid the Great Resignation. ...

Discover the many differences between an employer of record (EOR) and a professional employer organization (PEO)....

The UK is suffering from a significant labor shortage despite low unemployment rates. Changing recruitment strategies can help make up the deficit. ...

Handling the payroll taxes for a remote, distributed workforce can be complicated. Ensure you’re able to hire compliantly across borders. ...

Promoting the longevity of your clients’ organizations means developing a diversity recruiting strategy that fosters resiliency. ...

People2.0’s Flexible Work Program benefits a distributed workforce by allowing for fully remote employees as well as a hybrid office arrangement. ...

What is an agency of record? The AOR definition is similar to that of an employer of record (EOR) but different in significant ways. Learn more....

When it comes to employee classification, mapping out a plan not only ensures your staffing agency's due diligence, it can foresee changes down the ro...

The distributed workforce has turned the staffing industry on its head. Neal Bhamre of People2.0 weighs in on how to futureproof your staffing agency....

Outsourcing certain business functions can go a long way in enhancing your staffing firm’s valuation....

COVID-19 has revised the circumstances around personal emergency leave, and more changes are coming. What counts as reasonable in the circumstances pr...

The nature of talent is changing. Agencies need to take action to stay ahead....

Labor shortages are affecting nearly every industry, including staffing and recruiting. Here’s how to successfully recruit for other recruiters....

These strategies will become essential for recruiters in a post-COVID world....

Job security isn’t what it used to be. Employees increasingly look for security through a diversity of experiences....

Your existing workforce is your most valuable asset. Re-recruiting your staff can help keep your talent pools intact....

A global expansion can be a risky and complex endeavor. Here are some dos and don’ts to follow to help ensure you build a successful global workforc...

The labor shortage caused by the Great Resignation is requiring organizations to either adapt or lose out on top talent....

Video interviews are now commonly used in hiring processes, but not all recruiters are using them effectively....

Workers have loved going remote, but employers have a lot to gain from going virtual too....

Labor shortage and global work opportunities make it tough to attract top candidates. Welcome to the rise of the recruiter savior....

Talent globalization has accelerated during the pandemic. Here’s how you can help your clients successfully build and engage a dynamic, globally dis...

Talent procurement strategies need to adapt rapidly to the borderless future of work. These strategies will help you successfully engage a globally di...

Building a diversity and inclusion hiring strategy can help mitigate biases and attract top talent that you may currently be missing out on....

Learn more about the key lessons in candidate sourcing to help your staffing or recruiting agency stand out in 2021....

Your staffing or recruiting agency can help your clients optimize their contingent workforce management strategy by understanding these five steps....

Studies and statistics show working from home is here to stay. With the right routine, technology and balance, it can be a beneficial experience for a...

Ensure you have the right skilled talent available for positions as soon as you need them filled. Here’s how to get ahead with talent curation....

In talent procurement, you need to attract both candidates and clients. Each audience requires a different unique value proposition. Learn more....

As a recruiter, you spend a lot of time on LinkedIn. To see better results from your outreach, learn best practices for crafting great LinkedIn messag...

Email marketing is a valuable communication tool for recruiters and staffing agencies. Follow best practices for sales, marketing, and recruiting emai...

Female leaders and recruiters have an opportunity to empower other women in the recruitment industry this Women’s History Month and beyond....

Positioning yourself as an expert in your niche can help you better address the needs of your clients and be seen as a valuable asset....

Starting a recruiting agency can be a lucrative career move, especially if you enter one of the top industries poised for growth in 2021. ...

As we move into a new year and administration, we’re all in goal-making mode. Sure, our most immediate resolutions are to keep safe and pay our bill...

We’re all tired of hearing about how uncertain, unprecedented and challenging 2020 has been.  Unfortunately, it’s the reality society faces due t...

Is Your Staffing Agency’s Website ADA Compliant? Staffing agencies encounter a wide variety of diverse candidates during the hiring process. This di...

Ghosting: You say you’ll call, but you never do… You might be doing your candidates, your clients, and your recruiting firm a disservice by gh...

An employer of record (EOR) serves as the employer to contingent workers for tax purposes and performs all personnel functions under a legal commitmen...

If you’re deploying independent contractors in California, you know how vigilant you need to be in order to ensure compliance and avoid misclassific...

There have been many business lessons learned during COVID-19. One is that office space might not be as necessary as many people once thought. With mo...

Open enrollment for employee benefits typically occurs during the fall, between September and December. While it’s a good idea to review your staffi...

The pandemic has accelerated the future of remote work. More people today are working from home than ever before. Earlier in the year, companies were ...

The last few months have turned the business world upside-down. There have been many business lessons learned during COVID-19. Now, as the markets inc...

The world has shifted to contingent and flexible working arrangements. The global situation in recent months has only accelerated this trend, as emplo...

Contract recruiting is having a moment. With around a third of US employment having already shifted to contingent roles, the need for contract recruit...

To manage risk in the workplace, it is essential to proactively understand the physical risks and potential hazards of each work environment, so that ...

A recent research study by the Hinge Institute, reports that professional service organizations grew faster in 2019 than in the last five years yet th...

In a recent High Growth Study by Hinge Research Institute, 42% of consulting firms surveyed stated that NEW competition is a top threat. 40% said that...

There are typically some best practices your organization can adopt when developing your own onboarding and/or compliance processes....

Here are just a few of the important things for you to consider when hiring employees in California...

When you begin to examine the business tax implications of California’s AB5 law, it’s easy to make things complicated. We’d like to simplify the...

The more we can understand the law, the better off we’ll be. As you recall, under the AB5 law, independent contractors, or ICs, must meet all three ...

This week, Staffing Industry Analysts’ word of the week is employer of record, or EOR for short. What is an EOR?...

Supply-base professional, Eric Osterhout shares his experience when it comes to rationalizing vs. optimizing an organization’s supply chain...

Knowing how to handle these roadblocks can help ensure you realize contract recruiting’s full profit potential...

Check out some items to consider when building a payroll business for contract and temporary placements...

High caliber leaders are aware of the “not so obvious” signs that an employee is becoming or is disengaged....

Smaller businesses often have many advantages over their larger counterparts—you just need to know how to leverage those advantages correctly!...

If you’ve given up a steady salary to start your own recruitment company, you want to take every step you can to ensure you succeed....

While it may seem overwhelming when so many hurdles stand between you and success, there are solutions available to overcome the obstacles in your way...

Independent staffing firms have to manage all aspects of running an agency on their own—making their position particularly difficult....

Serving as an employer of record (EOR) can make you legally vulnerable & take time/resources away from your contract-placement business...

Smaller firms often have many advantages over their larger counterparts; you just need to know how to correctly leverage them!...

It’s not enough to simply say that you will solve your clients’ needs—you have to provide proof that shows you have and can!...

There are a few easy ways to misclassify employees in your agency. To ensure compliance, be on the lookout for these misclassification issues....

Learn what makes for a valued partnership, how to build trust, and things clients would like staffing companies to stop doing....

To avoid falling victim to common pitfalls, follow these four best practices when starting your own staffing or recruiting business...

As the liaison between clients and contractors, your staffing firm must consider your role in ensuring temporary worker satisfaction...

When utilized to its fullest potential, LinkedIn can serve as a cost-effective, efficient means of finding top talent for your clients...

Implementing new ideas can propel your staffing business towards greater innovation and impact. Check out our first set of recommendations in this fou...

The benefits of small vendor engagement are vast — increased diversity of supply base & tapping in to the explosion of the gig economy. Learn more.....

By understanding what really matter in the world of selling (inside and outside of the staffing industry), leaders can dramatically improve the result...

If you’re committed to being a fast and growing company, then you’ll be excited to discover there are a few essential principles to put into actio...

Hiring interns can come with big benefits for both your business and the intern. What factors should you consider? Learn more......

Beyond the measurable statistics when leading a fast and growing company, every staffing and recruiting company should have a driving purpose....

Explore and embrace these 6 Persuasion Principles to win concessions and more clients for long-term influence and success....

Get clarity on your candidate's job search situation and identify any potential obstacles early so they don’t become brick walls after your client i...

Gathering non-monetary feedback to clarify how a candidate is motivated beyond salary compensation is an essential step to the recruiting process. Bu...

There are essential next steps to take when a candidate expresses interest in an opportunity; effectively qualify candidates to reduce client turnover...

A candidate says 'YES, I'm interested in hearing more about this opportunity;' what you do next is the most important part of your recruitment process...

Explore human nature and how you can use psychology to improve your recruiting efforts; what attracts a candidate and how can you better sell to them....

Recruiting is selling opportunities! So, what’s the right way to attract top candidates & pitch them your best opportunities?...

Phones are attached to us everywhere we go, but we don’t actually answer them. Here are some rules for voicemails that actually engage candidates....

90% of executive leaders recognize the value of engaged teams, but only 24% believe their teams are actually engaged. The employees feel the disconnec...

Top-rate customer service, the kind that puts your staffing company in the forefront, is hard work and takes intentional, committed actions every day....

Losing an employee between the offer acceptance and day one of work is excruciating for both you and your client. Here are some tips for minimizing dr...

With some helpful techniques, you can increase your gatekeeper success rate and get in front of more decision makers....

The biggest opportunity for staffing companies to connect with the job seeker’s struggle is by focusing on the job search process itself....

An ASA study revealed that staffing companies and job seekers are not speaking the same language. This two-part series reviews study findings and subs...

(Part 2 of a 2-part series on Recalibrating Risk in the Age of the Independent Worker) One third of the American workforce has declared its preference...

A half-century-old policy doesn’t protect ICs – and didn’t see the rise of independent work coming Allegations of sexual harassment against Holl...

(Part 1 of a 2-part series on Recalibrating Risk in the Age of the Independent Worker) When 53 million Americans—one-third of the workforce—have d...

TalentWave has been helping clients execute this strategy for over 20 years with a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to safely and cost-effect...

Many leading organizations, across all geographies and industries, have recognized the benefits of direct sourcing as an effective method to attract a...

The world of work is changing rapidly, and companies that depend on knowledge workers must continue to evolve and innovate how they attract and retain...

In today’s complicated workplace companies are challenged by the harsh reality of talent scarcity when trying to fill critical roles in order to exe...

In this infographic, we look at the factors driving the growth of the independent workforce and strategies companies use to strike a balance....

Organizations of all sizes and across all industries are increasingly choosing to engage contingent labor. As this segment of the total workforce grow...

The world of work is rapidly evolving. With dramatic demographic shifts taking place we are witnessing increasing levels of talent scarcity and a sign...

Many industry experts have estimated the size of the contingent workforce in the US, with some predicting it could approach 40% of the total workforce...

Driven by seismic shifts in the workforce and the workplace, the independent workforce continues to grow. One of the key drivers behind this trend is ...

With the rapid changes taking place in the workforce, and the ever-evolving workplace, the professional life of an HR leader is never dull. Following ...

There are many ways to source workers for talent communities. Read this article to learn where you can self-source proven, vetted independent workers....

In this article, learn about the strategic considerations for HR, Talent Acquisition & Procurement professionals when building Talent Communities....

Considering a talent community for contingent workers? Before evaluating solutions, determine your organizational goals. ...

The new workforce reality is too many available positions, and not enough workers to fill those positions. What factors are to blame? Read on to find ...

Independent contractor misclassification is an everyday occurrence in companies across the U.S. Learn more about how to avoid worker misclassification...

What are the core principles, or building blocks, for a successful talent community? There are many factors. Read this article to learn more......

Talent Community enables enterprise companies to curate a community of known, independent and non-employee workers, transforming how work gets done....

Examining the reasons employees quit provides valuable insight for HR & talent acquisition leaders. Learn more about how your organization can compet...

Procurement teams play a critical role in sourcing contingent workers for a company. Learn how the most progressive companies are competing for top ta...

As companies struggle with talent scarcity, total talent management has emerged as a new, viable strategy. Learn how best-in-class companies are compe...

By 2020, over 40% of the U.S. workforce will be independent. How can you avoid common compliance pitfalls of a flexible workforce? Read more......

The IRS is cracking down on rampant worker misclassification. The enormous growth of the independent workforce means this scrutiny will only grow....

Because so many companies in today’s economy utilize subcontractors for the efficiency and cost savings that they provide, it is essential that they...

Many organizations are legitimately confused about how to properly classify individuals as independent contractors versus employees, and as a result e...

Many companies that utilize independent workers believe worker misclassification is just an employer tax issue. The truth is there are many federal an...

In today’s competitive talent market many organizations engage workers as independent contractors. Strategic companies have a consistent process for...

It has been said that the American dream used to be owning your own home. Today, there are many who say the new American dream is owning your own busi...

As independent contractor compliance and engagement specialists, we are frequently asked by enterprise clients to help them manage the risks surroundi...

We’ve now entered a new era of talent scarcity, a time when buyers of talent must focus on attracting and retaining the vital talent they need to ex...

In today’s article we’ll examine a common phenomenon in enterprise programs: the individual worker who “steps outside” their own corporation (...

In the latter half of 2015 both the IRS and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance emphasizing the importance of proper worker classification f...

Engaging with a corporation does not automatically protect your company from worker misclassification risks. We are frequently asked by clients to hel...

Worker misclassification is a growing area of concern for US employers. In 2015 we saw significant federal and state regulatory agency activity around...

With human capital as their primary “product” consulting firms are naturally always on the hunt for the best talent. This battle for talent has in...

Appropriate workers classification, though important, is not the only risk that consulting buyers face. Intellectual property concerns should also be ...

There is a common misconception that contingent workers are exempt from following certain labor laws. Often, you must follow the same labor laws for y...

The art of classifying Independent Contractors requires a thorough understanding of various business organizations and the nuances that each type of s...

The risks associated with IC misclassification are widespread, and an increasing number of federal and state agencies are focused on the issue. In thi...

2 part series on critical workforce trends for today’s HR leaders, examining the macro workforce and workplace trends, and also some forward-thinkin...

While most government agencies have a bias towards all workers being classified as employees, it is important to note that in today’s new and global...

We often discuss independent contractor misclassification and the significant risk it can present to employers. Today we’ll cover another significan...

Progressive organizations are learning they must become a “client-of-choice” in order to attract and retain the flexible workers they need to get ...

In a real-world example, when engaging a high-level software developer and the economic realities test is applied, an employer can be left in a challe...

This week is National Payroll Week which celebrates the hard work by America's 150 million wage earners and the payroll professionals who pay them....

In today’s fast-paced and global economy CFO's are tasked with more than ever before, and often called upon to act as an internal business partner a...

Globalization, aging workers, and the rapidly growing flexible workforce are forcing many companies to reevaluate their workforce planning strategies....