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Archive: 2013

September 4, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

According to research released by the American Staffing Association, the use of contingent workers rose 1.8 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2013. This is the 14th consecutive quarter in which the employment of temporary workers has risen. Though the growth in this industry has become more moderate, it is still an expanding field. The number…

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September 4, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

The SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard for August found 22 percent of small-business owners would prefer to hire a contractor over a full-time, permanent employee. Three-quarters of those who would prefer contract workers said they simply would not need a person with the particular set of skills all the time, whether in information technology, marketing or…

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September 3, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

A recent survey by CareerBuilder attempted to determine how hiring managers decide between two equally qualified candidates. In the absence of clear professional reasons for choosing one or the other, there are many other factors it is possible to employ, consciously or not, in the selection. The results are interesting and illuminating, and may give workers…

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August 30, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

According to a survey by Randstad Workforce360, the availability of affordable health care would influence one-third of workers to consider temporary employment. Thirty-three percent of those surveyed, including those who currently have permanent employment, said they would consider becoming temporary workers if reasonable insurance coverage was available to them. This could draw unprecedented numbers of people…

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August 29, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Employees who are difficult to work with can drag down the mood of an entire office. To avoid this, recruitment professionals should be careful to evaluate attitude as part of the hiring process. Whether seeking permanent or temporary workers, there are several measures that can be taken to do this.First, candidates should be given the…

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August 29, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Organizations interested in nurturing and developing talent should consider instituting a mentorship program in the workplace. According to Forbes, strong mentor relationships are key to success for young professionals. Companies may find the investment of time and resources they make in such a program pays off significantly over time.Whether for permanent or temporary workers, mentorship…

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August 28, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Romance between co-workers can be a nightmare for human resources administration professionals. While courts tend to find perceived favoritism based on workplace relationships to be legal, according to Business Management Daily, such arrangements don't make for smooth sailing. An article in BLR maintained there is a danger of favoritism and hostile work environment claims during an…

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August 28, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Accountemps recently released an article with facts about temporary workers. While it is common to think of contingent employment as the province of clerical and manufacturing workers, or retail professionals working seasonal positions, that is no longer the case.Contingent workers are in extremely high demand in every sector of the workforce, from entry-level to executive…

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August 28, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Under the Affordable Care Act, employers will be able to offer significant financial incentives to workers who participate in wellness programs - as well as penalties for those who choose not to do so. These will apply to tobacco users who choose not to quit, and are fairly straightforward. The incentives it is possible to…

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August 27, 2013 Read time: 1 minutes

Many employers have or are considering a BYOD, or Bring-Your-Own-Device, policy in the workplace. BYOD allows workers to bring computers or mobile gadgets to work with which they are comfortable and familiar. It can also bolster a culture of working from anywhere, which can be very desirable to some firms. According to BLR, a BYOD policy…

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