It may seem strange to address the subject of turnover given the current state of the economy and still-high unemployment rates. But according to a recent article in the Society For Human Resource Management’s Staffing Management Magazine, turnover, particularly early…

The economy has forced many candidates who swore that they would never, ever relocate to reconsider their positions, and contracting is a great way to take the sting out of that decision. One reason contracting is a great option for…

When it comes to hiring, employers often have a pre-designated set of criteria that they expect of candidates. They may require a certain level of schooling, certifications, or experience. Anyone lacking those attributes are most often disqualified immediately. But are…

A recent USA Today article provides some potential good news for the economy and hiring. It reports that companies are increasing their capital spending, begging the question: Are jobs far behind? According to the article, spending on equipment and computer…

A recent Crain’s Detroit Business article titled “Economic clouds have a silver lining for staffing firms” provides some new statistics showing what Top Echelon Contracting has blogged about numerous times – that employers are hiring more contractors during the economic…

The recently enacted unemployment benefits extension bill signed by President Obama on July 22 may make it easier for some workers to take advantage of temporary/contract work. Before the bill was signed, accepting temporary/contract work could result in lower unemployment…