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…

(This is the sixth 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.) Fifth Fear—It’s too difficult to…