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Wednesday March 1, 2023

Protect your business from cyber threats with these 7 essential strategies. Learn how to reduce risk exposure and strengthen ...

Monday February 13, 2023

The time has come to question whether in-house recruiters are still the right fit for the future. Read on to find out more....

Wednesday February 1, 2023

It’s no mystery that COVID-19 has impacted the global workforce and created a global talent gap. From the normalization of ...

Wednesday January 25, 2023

Learn about the new portable benefits package for independent contractors from People2.0. With portable benefits, independent...

Wednesday January 4, 2023

The pandemic-induced shift to remote work has revolutionized the talent landscape forever. Read to find out how to leverage d...

Thursday December 22, 2022

What a year it has been. Organizations continue to look for creative ways to build dynamic workforces while facing fierce com...

Tuesday December 20, 2022

Despite big layoffs in tech and worries about a recession, worker shortages are still severe in a number of key industries. W...

Tuesday December 6, 2022

The new U.S. Department of Labor ruling is a good reminder that worker classification is ever-changing, legally complex, and ...

Tuesday November 29, 2022

People2.0 hosted the case-study session at the 2022 SIA CWS Summit called, “Taking Flight: How Boeing and Best-of-Breed Pro...

Wednesday November 16, 2022

Economic downturns happen. History tells us periods of highs and lows are part of life, and it’s up to us to ride the waves...

Friday November 11, 2022

Creating solutions that help you plan ahead to remain in compliance can come down to selecting the right AOR partner. Failure...

Thursday October 27, 2022

Creating solutions that help you plan ahead to remain in compliance can come down to selecting the right AOR partner. Failure...

Monday October 17, 2022

Technology is reshaping talent acquisition and the staffing industry as a whole. Today, we can access business intelligence t...

Friday August 26, 2022

There are many challenges to working remotely and managing remote teams. We have tips and actionable insights, to help you im...

Thursday August 11, 2022

Your cybersecurity measures will need to be different when managing a remote workforce. There are additional challenges and s...

Sunday July 31, 2022

The evolving world of work is changing the recruitment industry. Stay on top of recruitment trends that are defining the indu...

Wednesday July 27, 2022

Working with remote employees in a distributed workforce or contingent workforce comes with challenges. Don’t let remote co...

Thursday July 21, 2022

Ensure that you are outsourcing your administrative functions to the right partner with the expertise to handle your distribu...

Thursday June 30, 2022

The UK is suffering from a significant labor shortage despite low unemployment rates. Changing recruitment strategies can hel...

Thursday June 16, 2022

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

Thursday May 19, 2022

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

Thursday May 12, 2022

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

Friday May 6, 2022

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

Thursday April 28, 2022

When it comes to employee classification, mapping out a plan not only ensures your staffing agency's due diligence, it can fo...

Friday April 1, 2022

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

Thursday March 10, 2022

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

Thursday February 24, 2022

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

Thursday January 27, 2022

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

Thursday January 13, 2022

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

Thursday December 16, 2021

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

Thursday December 2, 2021

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

Thursday November 25, 2021

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 s...

Thursday November 18, 2021

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

Thursday November 4, 2021

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

Thursday October 7, 2021

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

Thursday September 23, 2021

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

Thursday September 9, 2021

Talent globalization has accelerated during the pandemic. Here’s how you can help your clients successfully build and engag...

Thursday August 26, 2021

Talent procurement strategies need to adapt rapidly to the borderless future of work. These strategies will help you successf...

Thursday August 12, 2021

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

Thursday July 15, 2021

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

Tuesday June 29, 2021

Your staffing or recruiting agency can help your clients optimize their contingent workforce management strategy by understan...

Monday June 7, 2021

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

Thursday May 6, 2021

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

Thursday April 22, 2021

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

Thursday April 8, 2021

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

Thursday March 25, 2021

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

Thursday March 11, 2021

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

Thursday January 28, 2021

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

Sunday January 17, 2021

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

Friday January 8, 2021

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

Monday December 7, 2020

We’re all tired of hearing about how uncertain, unprecedented and challenging 2020 has been.  Unfortunately, it’s the re...

Tuesday December 1, 2020

Is Your Staffing Agency’s Website ADA Compliant? Staffing agencies encounter a wide variety of diverse candidates during th...

Thursday November 19, 2020

Ghosting: You say you’ll call, but you never do… You might be doing your candidates, your clients, and your recruitin...

Thursday November 12, 2020

An employer of record (EOR) serves as the employer to contingent workers for tax purposes and performs all personnel function...

Thursday November 5, 2020

If you’re deploying independent contractors in California, you know how vigilant you need to be in order to ensure complian...

Thursday October 29, 2020

There have been many business lessons learned during COVID-19. One is that office space might not be as necessary as many peo...

Thursday October 15, 2020

Open enrollment for employee benefits typically occurs during the fall, between September and December. While it’s a good i...

Tuesday September 15, 2020

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

Tuesday August 18, 2020

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

Thursday July 16, 2020

The world has shifted to contingent and flexible working arrangements. The global situation in recent months has only acceler...

Tuesday June 30, 2020

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

Monday March 16, 2020

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

Wednesday March 11, 2020

A recent research study by the Hinge Institute, reports that professional service organizations grew faster in 2019 than in t...

Tuesday February 4, 2020

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

Monday January 20, 2020

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

Monday January 6, 2020

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

Wednesday November 6, 2019

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

Wednesday October 23, 2019

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

Wednesday October 9, 2019

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

Tuesday October 1, 2019

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

Wednesday September 18, 2019

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

Wednesday September 11, 2019

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

Tuesday August 6, 2019

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

Wednesday July 17, 2019

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...

Wednesday June 26, 2019

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

Monday June 17, 2019

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

Wednesday June 12, 2019

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

Tuesday May 7, 2019

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

Friday May 3, 2019

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

Monday April 8, 2019

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

Thursday January 3, 2019

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

Monday October 1, 2018

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

Friday September 14, 2018

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

Monday September 10, 2018

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

Friday August 10, 2018

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

Thursday August 9, 2018

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

Saturday July 21, 2018

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

Thursday July 12, 2018

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

Monday July 9, 2018

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

Friday July 6, 2018

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

Friday June 29, 2018

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

Friday June 15, 2018

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

Thursday June 7, 2018

Gathering non-monetary feedback to clarify how a candidate is motivated beyond salary compensation is an essential step to th...

Monday June 4, 2018

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

Saturday May 26, 2018

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

Monday May 14, 2018

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

Monday May 7, 2018

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

Tuesday April 10, 2018

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

Friday March 30, 2018

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

Saturday March 17, 2018

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

Monday February 19, 2018

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

Friday February 9, 2018

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

Wednesday January 3, 2018

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

Wednesday December 27, 2017

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

Thursday December 14, 2017

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

Thursday November 30, 2017

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

Tuesday November 28, 2017

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

Tuesday August 29, 2017

TalentWave has been helping clients execute this strategy for over 20 years with a comprehensive suite of solutions designed ...

Wednesday August 23, 2017

Many leading organizations, across all geographies and industries, have recognized the benefits of direct sourcing as an effe...

Friday July 28, 2017

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

Wednesday April 19, 2017

In today’s complicated workplace companies are challenged by the harsh reality of talent scarcity when trying to fill criti...

Tuesday April 11, 2017

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

Wednesday April 5, 2017

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

Wednesday March 8, 2017

The world of work is rapidly evolving. With dramatic demographic shifts taking place we are witnessing increasing levels of t...

Wednesday March 1, 2017

Many industry experts have estimated the size of the contingent workforce in the US, with some predicting it could approach 4...

Wednesday February 15, 2017

Driven by seismic shifts in the workforce and the workplace, the independent workforce continues to grow. One of the key driv...

Wednesday February 8, 2017

With the rapid changes taking place in the workforce, and the ever-evolving workplace, the professional life of an HR leader ...

Wednesday December 14, 2016

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

Thursday December 8, 2016

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

Tuesday November 29, 2016

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

Tuesday November 15, 2016

The new workforce reality is too many available positions, and not enough workers to fill those positions. What factors are t...

Thursday November 10, 2016

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

Thursday October 27, 2016

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

Wednesday October 19, 2016

Talent Community enables enterprise companies to curate a community of known, independent and non-employee workers, transfor...

Wednesday August 31, 2016

Examining the reasons employees quit provides valuable insight for HR & talent acquisition leaders. Learn more about how you...

Tuesday August 16, 2016

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

Tuesday August 9, 2016

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

Wednesday August 3, 2016

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

Thursday July 14, 2016

The IRS is cracking down on rampant worker misclassification. The enormous growth of the independent workforce means this scr...

Tuesday June 7, 2016

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

Tuesday May 24, 2016

Many organizations are legitimately confused about how to properly classify individuals as independent contractors versus emp...

Wednesday March 16, 2016

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

Wednesday March 9, 2016

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

Tuesday February 23, 2016

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

Tuesday January 19, 2016

As independent contractor compliance and engagement specialists, we are frequently asked by enterprise clients to help them m...

Thursday January 14, 2016

We’ve now entered a new era of talent scarcity, a time when buyers of talent must focus on attracting and retaining the vit...

Tuesday January 12, 2016

In today’s article we’ll examine a common phenomenon in enterprise programs: the individual worker who “steps outside�...

Thursday January 7, 2016

In the latter half of 2015 both the IRS and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance emphasizing the importance of prope...

Thursday December 17, 2015

Engaging with a corporation does not automatically protect your company from worker misclassification risks. We are frequentl...

Tuesday December 15, 2015

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

Tuesday November 24, 2015

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

Tuesday November 17, 2015

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

Thursday November 12, 2015

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

Thursday November 5, 2015

The art of classifying Independent Contractors requires a thorough understanding of various business organizations and the nu...

Thursday October 29, 2015

The risks associated with IC misclassification are widespread, and an increasing number of federal and state agencies are foc...

Tuesday October 27, 2015

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

Thursday October 22, 2015

While most government agencies have a bias towards all workers being classified as employees, it is important to note that in...

Thursday October 8, 2015

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

Tuesday October 6, 2015

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

Thursday October 1, 2015

In a real-world example, when engaging a high-level software developer and the economic realities test is applied, an employe...

Wednesday September 9, 2015

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

Tuesday September 1, 2015

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 in...

Tuesday August 25, 2015

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