We’ve noticed over the past several months a new buzz phrase gaining steam: “the gig economy.” So just what is the gig economy, and how does it affect you as a recruiter? We first encountered the phrase back in August when Huffington Post printed…

When it comes to contract staffing, the mechanics of getting a job order and finding a candidate are the same as making direct placements.  What is different about contract staffing is that you must have a back-office to handle the…

The IRS recently announced a one-cent increase to the standard mileage rate for 2013. Effective January 1, 2013, employees can be reimbursed 56.5 cents per miledriven with their personal vehicles for business purposes. The previous mileage rate had been 55.5 cents per mile…

You think you’ve found the perfect candidate for your client’s tough job order.  He passed the phone interview and the following three in-person interviews with flying colors.  He aced all of the skills and assessment tests. He has all of…

If you have never had to E-Verify a contractor before, you may have to start in the New Year. E-Verify is an online federal system that checks information from Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) against records from the Social Security Administration and…

There has been a lot of talk about skills shortages in certain industries. This is especially true in the engineering consulting specialties, and it’s causing many companies to take a more serious look at utilizing contractors, according to Bulldog Recrutiers Vice-President Chuck…