Though our country’s economic future remains uncertain due to COVID-19, businesses are rising to the occasion pivoting their operations toward a contingent workforce to adapt to every twist and turn that the pandemic has thrown them.    For many companies, adapting means securing the right talent at the right time. To do this, firms may choose to engage in co-employment arrangements. Co-employment or contingent employment is where a contract employee works for both a business and a staffing agency concurrently. Co-employment arrangements allow busy companies to provide co-employees’ duties, day-to-day schedules, and expectations. Simultaneously, the staffing agency handles personnel matters such as onboarding, payroll, sick leave, and benefits. Though much remains uncertain as we head forge ahead in 2021, it’s clear that organizations are evolving and adapting to the new “normal.” Here’s what to expect regarding the contingent workforce.  The Top Contingent Workforce Trends For… [Read More]

The contingent workforce has been consolidated in the last few years and is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Companies utilize this sector of the workforce for all sorts of purposes from project base assignments to fulfill skill shortages & absences. The question arises, does your organization’s HR department has the bandwidth to identify, vet, and onboard contingent workers without disturbing their daily operations and without taking them away from your companies full-time employees. The answer to that question is, well it depends. Today’s contingent workforce is vastly different than it used to be. These workers are highly trained, specialized, and in-demand professionals. Moreover, they expect to be treated as such. Making sure the procurement process goes smoothly, guarantees employee satisfaction and retention. Identifying the right contingent worker: According to the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) it takes approximately 36 days to fill… [Read More]

  As the holidays are fast approaching, the demand for temporary or seasonal workers will rise. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the final months of the year has risen by up to 20% the past 6 years. There’s no doubt a growing U.S. economy has contributed to the magnitude of this expansion. The benefits of hiring temporary workers to boost your company’s productivity during seasonal demands cannot be understated. Some of the benefits of hiring temporary workers include: Provide flexibility in uncertain economy Smaller companies need to stay flexible when it comes to their workforce. Uncertain economic times are inevitable. Businesses are bound to experience periods of both increased and decreased customer demand. Being able to ramp up a workforce and, subsequently, scale it back when necessary is a very desirable tool for business owners. Introduces your company… [Read More]