Most contract assignments are project-oriented, so when a company decides to hire a contractor, they want to do it FAST. Unlike the selection process for direct hires, which can stretch on for weeks or even months, hiring managers often decide…

What are some of the aspects of your recruiting desk or business that you’d like to outsource to someone else? Stress? How about frustration? Surely you could let somebody else deal with that. What about uncertainty? C’mon, now, you say….

Q—How is contracting flexible for candidates? A—Below are just some of the ways that candidates can enjoy more flexibility by accepting a contract assignment. 1. Potential for higher earnings—Contractors are paid for every hour that they work, as opposed to…

A Certificate of Insurance is a document that proves that an employer is insured to take on the liability associated with contract employees. When you place contract candidates, most clients will want to see a Certificate of Insurance to assure…

As the American population continues to age, healthcare professionals are in constant demand. For that reason, it can be a virtual cash cow for recruiters who choose to concentrate on this niche. In fact, healthcare accounted for 32 percent of…

(This is the seventh and final blog in a series that examines the parts of the direct-hire placement process that differ from contract placement and how contracting can be simpler, easier, and less stressful.) As we’ve discussed during the past…