The looming problem of mass retirements may have taken a backseat during the recession, but now that the recovery finally seems to be taking hold, companies should be very concerned about losing their experienced older workers, according to a joint survey by…

It’s no secret that there is a huge need for IT talent right now.  A recent PC World article analyzes how many corporate IT departments are turning to contractors to meet that demand. Companies that need specialized skills for projects or extra help to address the surge in business due…

If you have contractors in your home state, it may not be a big deal for you to run your own back-office, particularly if you are already processing payroll and handling taxes, unemployment, Workers’ Compensation, benefits, etc. for your own…

If you’re running your own back-office and offering benefits to your contractors, it is critical that you are familiar and compliant with COBRA. COBRA, which stands for The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, was enacted in 1986. It requires employers with more than 20…

Contract staffing revenue increased by 14% to $117.2 million in 2011, which is higher than experts had expected, according to a Staffing Industry Analysts forecast. Part of the reason for this higher-than-expected increase is the government’s crackdown on worker misclassification.  The appreciation…

As the demand for contractors continues to increase, clients are getting more picky about the vendors they select to supply them with the help they need. One issue we are seeing companies scrutinize more closely is the Certificate of Insurance. A…