When you hear about contract-to-direct arrangements, you usually hear about how client companies use them to test drive candidates. These arrangements give companies the chance to see a potential new hire “in action” rather than just depending on the typical…

According to Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” The same could be said of hiring. Despite companies best hiring efforts, they are often unpleasantly surprised by what they get. Citing…

One of the trickiest things about running your own back-office is navigating the complex web of state and local laws. Paid sick leave (PSL) is an area where recruiters need to be especially careful. With no paid leave laws on…

Chances are you’ve heard the phrase “Do what you do best and outsource the rest.” That phrase rings particularly true when it comes to recruiters who make contract placements. Contract staffing provides a great opportunity for recruiters to increase their…

As expected, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 H-1B visa cap was met less than a week after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting petitions. H-1B visas are issued to allow employers to hire foreign workers with specialized knowledge…

The good news for staffing firms regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), or Obamacare, is that it has the potential to push more companies toward contract staffing. Under the employer mandate, companies with 50 or more employees…