If you are new to contract staffing, your first question may be “Where do I go for contract job orders?”  This brings up the old hiring manager vs HR debate. In the past, many recruiters would have advised you to…

Keeping up with the complicated web of federal, state, and  local laws is enough to frustrate any recruiter who places contractors and runs their own back-office.  But some states’ employment, payroll, and tax laws are so complicated that recruiters are starting…

One of the most confusing aspects of contract staffing for some recruiters is determining the rates, particularly the bill rate that they will charge to the client company. But determining contract bill rates is not as difficult as recruiters may…

A government document on the proper use of  background checks is a must-read for any recruiter who runs contractor background checks. The Equal  Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) co-published a technical assistance document for employers…

As predicted, the available H-1B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2015 was met quickly.  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Monday that it had received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions, just six days after the petition season opened. With…

Per diem is often an important negotiating factor that can make or break whether a candidate accepts a contract assignment.  It is important, however, that recruiters use this allowance with caution and follow the rules set by the Internal Revenue…