If you are unsure whether a contract employee should be classified as exempt from overtime regulations or nonexempt, it will likely be harder to get definitive answers from the Department of Labor (DOL). According to a March 24 statement from…

The economy hasn’t rebounded from the recession nearly as quickly as anyone would have hoped, but every week it seems like there are at least some signs of life. This week, the sign comes from a USA Today article that…

(This is the sixth in a series of blogs that addresses some of the most commonly held myths about contracting.) The Myth: Direct (perm) recruiters only do direct (perm) placements. The Truth: Many recruiters who previously only worked direct placements…

(This is the fifth in a series of blogs that addresses some of the most commonly held myths about contracting.) The Myth: Contract staffing is so different from direct (perm) placements that it requires different skills. The Truth: The only…

Using Technology to Position Yourself as an Expert As an executive recruiter working in your chosen niche, you have a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise that you can share with both client companies and candidates. This expertise can definitely serve…

(This is the fourth in a series of blogs that addresses some of the most commonly held myths about contracting.) The Myth: A contract candidate is a “lower-level” worker if he/she isn’t already employed. The Truth: Many contract candidates are…