We’ve already discussed the challenges that arise when the client dictates the bill rate. But what about the opposite extreme when the client sets NO limit on the bill rate? This can be just as frustrating because you have no…

We’ve already discussed on this blog how important it is to correctly classify a worker as a W-2 employee or 1099 Independent Contractor, but that’s not the only classification you need to worry about. If a contractor is working as…

We recently posted that while permanent hiring still remains flat, there has been a marked increase in temporary/contract staffing. Well, a recent USA Today article reports more good news: temporary/contract staffing firms are also noticing that more of these temp…

OK, you’ve received a job order from your client and have located a great candidate. Now it’s time to get down to the bottom line: How much is the client willing to pay, and how much is the employee willing…

The title “Weak Outlook for New Hiring” doesn’t sound very optimistic, but a recent Wall Street Journal article by that name does offer a glimmer of hope. While many large employers are still reporting low staffing levels, mostly due to…

(This is the seventh and final entry in a series of blogs that debunks the perceived fears associated with contracting. It includes a quote from a direct-hire recruiter who has successfully added contract staffing to their business model.) As you…