There’s no doubt that contract staffing is on the rise, as is usually the case in an economic recovery. But what really makes this surge in contract staffing unique is where the growth is happening. Much of that growth is happening in…

In the 19th century, it was the Industrial Revolution.  In the 1950′s, it was the shift from blue collar to white collar work. And some are predicting that we are now at the beginning of another workforce revolution: a shift…

In a fantasy world, when you approach a new company for job orders, they would say “Where have you been? We have been waiting for you!” and give you a couple of solid job orders to fill. In the real…

What does a worker who has only been out of work for a month have in common with one who has been unemployed for six months to a year? It appears they are both just as likely to be rejected…

The Sacramento Business Journal recently reported that lawsuits under the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have risen 33% over the past three years. With that in mind, it seems like a good time to discuss when contractors must be paid overtime. First, let’s clarify…

Not so long ago, many people felt compelled to choose between their career or family. Now, as buzz phrases like “work-life balance” take over the workplace, the focus is on “having it all.” While having it all may sound great…