Why Does Worker Misclassification Matter? How Can You Reduce This Hiring Risk?
Using independent contractors (IC) makes good business sense. Among the many benefits, use of independent contractors can free professional staff for mission-critical responsibilities and enable short-term use of specialized resources, which may not be available normally. Many businesses choose to classify certain workers as ICs rather than employees to: Avoid payroll-related administrative costs Avoid fringe […]
Future-Proof Your Workforce Strategy
Managers sometimes fear that if they train their employees, they will lose them. But that implies they would rather have untrained employees, which seems unlikely. They need to build a workforce that will be prepared for whatever the future may bring while seeing the value of remaining with their current employer and growing their career […]
The Benefits of Payrolling Contingent Workers
Companies are facing unprecedented challenges to achieving more with less given the current business environment. As a result, companies are using contract workers more than ever before to supplement their existing workforce. Contingency staffing services give companies the flexibility to adapt to the rapidly changing business environment while significantly reducing the costs of full-time employment. […]
Are You At Risk of Misclassifying Employees?
On January 6, 2021, the Department of Labor Department announced a final rule clarifying the standard for employee versus independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The effective date of the final rule is March 8, 2021. This rule brings long-needed clarity for American workers and employers. Sharpening the test to determine who […]
Sustainable Development Of Your Team and Business’s Diversity Goals
The modern workplace cannot be contained inside the borders of one region. In today’s inter-connected world, it makes no sense to leave exceptional talent on the table just because the individual is located on the other side of the country from the employer. The problem is this reality makes the job market even more competitive […]
Sustainable Development Of Your Team and Business’s Diversity Goals
The modern workplace cannot be contained inside the borders of one region. In today’s inter-connected world, it makes no sense to leave exceptional talent on the table just because the individual is located on the other side of the country from the employer. The problem is this reality makes the job market even more competitive […]
