There has been a lot of talk about a technical skills shortage in the United States. Some industries have already experienced it, but there have been warnings that, with the aging workforce and other factors, this will someday be an…

There are a number of reasons why recruiters shy away from contract placements, but most of those reasons are results of myths or misconceptions. One common myth about contract staffing is that you have to have a stable of contractors…

Recruiters who place traveling contractors should be aware that the IRS has increased the per diem rates for the High-Low Substantiation Method for Fiscal Year 2014. Contractors may be eligible for per diem for travel expenses when working away from…

Nearly a year ago, we reported on a Mom Corps survey that found that 45% of workers would take a pay cut to get flexibility. This year’s Mom Corps survey shows that the importance of workplace flexibility continues to increase….

When you think of the phrase “free agent,” you may think of professional sports. But the concept of free agency is gaining steam in professions far removed from the ball fields of popular sports. When it comes to the typical…

Part of what makes contract staffing a little intimidating to recruiters is the jargon that goes along with it. Bill rates, conversion fee, multiplier, Employer of Record . . . the list goes on and on. One point of confusion…