Many recruiters shy away from contracting because they think it is too complicated. But as we pointed out in our last blog post, with a contracting back-office, the process is actually very similar to a direct-hire placement. But is contract staffing EASIER than…

You already know that  you should do contracting. You know it can help you keep income flowing when direct-hire job orders are sparse. And you  know that more and more of  your clients want contractors and are probably going to your competitors to…

The Obama administration is conducting a new round of I-9 inspections, this time targeting two of the hottest areas for contract staffing. According to The Wall Street Journal, 1,000 employers across the United States were notified that they would be subject to…

Financial firms are ready to hire but are frustrated by the available candidates, and the feeling seems to be mutual, according to a recent Workforce Management article. The firms that are looking to hire say they may increase their staffs by up to 30…

As a new crop of college graduates attempts to enter the workforce, a recent Human Resources Executive Online article reminds companies to be careful when bringing on interns, particularly unpaid interns. As we reported last year, the Department of Labor (DOL) and state…

Contracting is a great way to bring in an additional stream of steady, more predictable income. But many recruiters shy away from contracting because they don’t want to take on the financial, legal, and administrative burdens that come with employing their…