There’s a lot of good news about contract staffing as 2011 comes to a close. Citing data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Staffing Industry Analysts has reported that the number of contract/temporary workers increased by 22,300 in November, bringing the total of…

Having trouble finding candidates willing to relocate? Well, according to a recent article fromHuman Resource Executive, you need look no further than the youngest crop of workers. According to the article, where previous generations, particularly Generation X, have been reluctant to…

Contract staffing is a great way to supplement your direct-hire placements with a steady stream of income. But why should you give away part of that income to a contract staffing back-office?  Well, there are a number of reasons, and just for…

With unemployment remaining steady around nine percent, the perception is that companies simply aren’t hiring. But there are in fact many companies that say they are interested in hiring, but can’t find workers with the right skills. How can that be…

While the recession has supposedly been over for quite some time, many people are still feeling its effects. And it is quite possible that Baby Boomers are having the hardest time bouncing back. A recent U.S. News & World Report article examines “The…

Despite getting off to a slow start, the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2012 was reached on Nov. 22, so U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is no longer accepting petitions. H-1B visas allow employers to hire foreign workers with specialized…