Knowledge

    9 Steps to Building a Successful Contingent Workforce Strategy 

    Wednesday March 13, 2024

    ​​How to Attract Rare Talent While Driving Cost Savings​  For enterprises seeking to navigate the ever-evolving field ...

    Global Talent Engagement: Big Possibilities for Small to Mid-Sized Firms 

    Wednesday March 13, 2024

    Unlock global talent with People2.0's EOR and AOR services, enabling small to mid-sized firms to compete globally and win big...

    The Benefits of Using Contract Workers

    Monday February 26, 2024

    Explore how People2.0 bridges the gap between enterprises and contract workers, ensuring mutual benefits, legal safeguards, a...

    From Recruitment to Full-Service: Unleashing Your Firm’s Potential with Pe...

    Tuesday February 13, 2024

    Find out how People2.0 can transform your recruitment firm into a full-service talent solution, ensuring compliance and effic...

    The Importance of Proper Classification: People2.0’s Role in Contingent Workfo...

    Monday January 29, 2024

    Navigate the complexities of contingent workforce strategies with People2.0's focus on proper worker classification and ethic...

    Why Is People2.0 on My Paycheck?

    Monday January 15, 2024

    People2.0 on your paycheck? Learn how we support contingent workers, from timely payments to ensuring benefits. ...

    Navigating Industry Challenges: Insights from People2.0’s Top Blog Posts o...

    Wednesday January 3, 2024

    Explore our 2023 industry insights. From worker classification to strategic outsourcing, navigate the evolving workforce land...

    Compliance Alert: Supreme Court of the Netherlands Rules on Work Council’s...

    Monday December 18, 2023

    Discover how the Netherlands Supreme Court ruling on the Works Council's advisory role in group hiring impacts contingent wor...

    Empowering the Hidden Workforce  

    Monday December 11, 2023

    Explore the impact of the contingent workforce on business strategy and learn how People2.0's integrated approach empowers or...

    Answering Your Questions: People2.0’s Role in the Global Talent Marketplace ...

    Monday November 27, 2023

    Find out how People2.0 ensures fair treatment for contingent workers and provides comprehensive support for staffing firms an...

    Deciphering the Impact: How Germany’s EU Blue Card Program Reforms Alter t...

    Tuesday November 14, 2023

    Explore how Germany's immigration reforms aim to attract global talent and address labour shortages. Learn about changes in t...

    Contract Recruiting Simplified: Strategies for Success

    Wednesday November 1, 2023

    Expand your revenue streams with contract recruiting. Discover how to tackle compliance, effectively promote your services, a...

    Contracting Made Simple

    Wednesday November 1, 2023

    Your Definitive Guide to the Contract Recruiting Business  Transform Your Business into a Top-Tier Talent Supplier ...

    Build Your Search and Recruiting Firm’s Value through Outsourcing

    Monday October 16, 2023

    Find out how strategic outsourcing can help you build recurring revenue streams and drive growth. Read now. ...

    What’s an Employer of Record (EOR) and Who Needs One? 

    Monday October 2, 2023

    Worried about contingent workforce compliance? Learn how an employer of record (EOR) can simplify global expansion.  ...

    What’s an Agent of Record (AOR) and Who Needs One? 

    Tuesday September 19, 2023

    Worried about compliance for independent contractors? Learn how an agent of record (AOR) can simplify engagement.  ...

    EOR v. AOR: What’s the Difference? 

    Wednesday August 9, 2023

    Discover the key differences between employer of record (EOR) and agent of record (AOR) services. Make an informed decision f...

    EOR v. PEO: What’s the Difference?

    Wednesday July 12, 2023

    Discover the differences between EOR and PEO services for human capital management. Compare costs, services, and risks to cho...

    4 Big Considerations When Managing Payroll for Workers Placed in Other Countries

    Wednesday July 5, 2023

    The time has come to question whether in-house recruiters are still the right fit for the future. Read on to find out more....

    Erik Vonk Featured in Forbes Article on Global Worker Classification

    Wednesday February 15, 2023

    CEO Erik Vonk is featured in a Forbes Article on remote work and compliance....

    Repositioning Direct Sourcing for Your Clients

    Monday February 13, 2023

    The time has come to question whether in-house recruiters are still the right fit for the future. Read on to find out more....

    Is Expansion to Latin America on Your Radar? Staffing Considerations From Expert...

    Friday February 3, 2023

    Tapping into the Latin-American (LATAM) market can unlock a number of opportunities. Finding experienced partners who are alr...

    Bridging the Talent Gap through Talent Retention, Sustainability, and the Indepe...

    Wednesday February 1, 2023

    It’s no mystery that COVID-19 has impacted the global workforce and created a global talent gap. From the normalization of ...

    Introducing Portable Health Benefits for Independent Contractors

    Wednesday January 25, 2023

    Learn about the new portable benefits package for independent contractors from People2.0. With portable benefits, independent...

    Is the Time Right For Your Company’s Expansion to the Middle East? A Perspecti...

    Tuesday January 24, 2023

    The notion of expanding your business into the Middle East can be daunting for those outside of the region. However, more and...

    Talent Acquisition Revolution: Global, Digital, and On-Demand Strategies for a N...

    Wednesday January 4, 2023

    The pandemic-induced shift to remote work has revolutionized the talent landscape forever. Read to find out how to leverage d...

    Enlightening You in 2022: The Year’s Top 6 Blog Posts

    Thursday December 22, 2022

    What a year it has been. Organizations continue to look for creative ways to build dynamic workforces while facing fierce com...

    The War For Contingent Workers: What’s Needed To Stand Out And Win

    Tuesday December 20, 2022

    Despite big layoffs in tech and worries about a recession, worker shortages are still severe in a number of key industries. W...

    The Rising Struggle of Worker Classification and the Types of Mistakes That Put ...

    Tuesday December 6, 2022

    The new U.S. Department of Labor ruling is a good reminder that worker classification is ever-changing, legally complex, and ...

    2023 SIA Executive Forum North America

    Tuesday December 6, 2022

    March 6-9, 2023
    Fontainebleau Hotel
    Miami, FL...

    Lessons From Best-In-Breed Providers in Boeing’s Contingent Workforce Program

    Tuesday November 29, 2022

    People2.0 hosted the case-study session at the 2022 SIA CWS Summit called, “Taking Flight: How Boeing and Best-of-Breed Pro...

    The New Extended Workforce Stack: Incorporating Marketplaces

    Wednesday November 16, 2022

    November 30, 2022
    Webinar...

    Why a Strong Contingent Workforce Can Help Weather a Recession 

    Wednesday November 16, 2022

    Economic downturns happen. History tells us periods of highs and lows are part of life, and it’s up to us to ride the waves...

    4 Steps to Building a Winning Contingent Workforce Program

    Friday November 11, 2022

    Creating solutions that help you plan ahead to remain in compliance can come down to selecting the right AOR partner. Failure...

    Mitigating Risk and Managing Employee Compliance: Planning for 2023 and Beyond

    Thursday October 27, 2022

    Creating solutions that help you plan ahead to remain in compliance can come down to selecting the right AOR partner. Failure...

    How Technology Is Impacting Management of the Independent Workforce

    Monday October 17, 2022

    Technology is reshaping talent acquisition and the staffing industry as a whole. Today, we can access business intelligence t...

    TechServe Alliance

    Monday August 29, 2022

    November 7-9, 2022
    La Quinta Resort & Club
    Palm Springs CA...

    Top 4 Tips for Managing Remote Workers

    Friday August 26, 2022

    There are many challenges to working remotely and managing remote teams. We have tips and actionable insights, to help you im...

    SIA CWS & GigE North America 2022

    Saturday August 13, 2022

    September 19-21, 2022
    The Omni
    Dallas, TX...

    ASA Staffing World Live 2022

    Saturday August 13, 2022

    October 25-27, 2022
    Las Vegas, NV...

    NAPS Annual Conference 2022

    Saturday August 13, 2022

    October 2-4, 2022
    Alexandria, VA...

    SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit 2022

    Saturday August 13, 2022

    November 2-4, 2022
    Marriott Marquis
    Houston, TX...

    SIA Executive Forum EMEA 2022

    Saturday August 13, 2022

    December 6-7, 2022
    London...

    Ensuring the Security of Your Remote Workforce

    Thursday August 11, 2022

    Your cybersecurity measures will need to be different when managing a remote workforce. There are additional challenges and s...

    6 Trends Defining the Recruitment Industry in 2022

    Sunday July 31, 2022

    The evolving world of work is changing the recruitment industry. Stay on top of recruitment trends that are defining the indu...

    Remote Collaboration: Bringing teams together while apart

    Wednesday July 27, 2022

    Working with remote employees in a distributed workforce or contingent workforce comes with challenges. Don’t let remote co...

    Knowledge Related Content

    Monday July 25, 2022

    ...

    TalentWave Knowledge Global

    Monday July 25, 2022

    TalentWave is now People2.0! New company, same great thought leadership....

    Things to Consider When Asking Your MSP About EOR & Payroll

    Thursday July 21, 2022

    Ensure that you are outsourcing your administrative functions to the right partner with the expertise to handle your distribu...

    On-Demand Webinar: Becoming a Client-of-Choice for the Flexible Workforce

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    In the era of talent scarcity many innovative HR professionals are deploying total talent management strategies that seek to ...

    On-Demand Webinar: Building a Talent Community

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    We are entering a new era of talent scarcity, particularly within professional and STEM categories. We are also seeing dramat...

    On-Demand Webinar: 9 Steps to Building a Flexible Workforce Strategy

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    A flexible workforce model can attract scarce talent, while driving significant cost savings and enhancing enterprise flexibi...

    On-Demand Webinar: Get Prepared. Talent Engagement Strategies During Unpredictab...

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Tracking economic predictions is like being in a room full of bouncing, rubber balls. In January, the Congressional Budget Of...

    Webinar: Drive Compliance in Your Talent Strategy with SAP Fieldglass Partner So...

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Total workforce management is key to executing your company’s talent strategy. Peace of mind and efficiency of process are ...

    On-Demand Webinar: It’s Time to Adjust! Why Virtualization is Making Emplo...

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    A 2020 Gartner survey of finance executives reported that nearly 75% planned to make some of their workforce remote until 202...

    The Changing Workforce: It’s a Whole Different Animal Virtual Conference

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    We attracted more than 350 registrants and featured 25+ industry experts, clients, and partners. These leaders joined in 6 in...

    On-Demand Webinar: Direct Sourcing Demystified

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Sixty percent of organizations state that developing a direct source strategy for talent is their top contingent workforce pr...

    Retail Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    TalentWave client success story for a major international retailer that needed to implement a comprehensive flexible workforc...

    Information Services Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Due to the nature of their business our Client utilizes a wide range of contract experts who bring unique experience, knowle...

    Software Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Our client needed to ensure their flexible workforce population was properly classified and on-boarded through a streamlined ...

    Financial Services Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Our client was looking for a specialized provider of Independent Contractor (IC) Compliance and Employer of Record (EOR) ser...

    Cloud Computing Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Our cloud computing client’s Procurement team recognized there were significant risks associated with contract resources an...

    Technology Industry Case Study

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    This technology company was looking for an IC compliance solution provider that could support their process requirements and ...

    Mergers & Acquisitions and the Hidden Exposure of Misclassified ICs

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Hidden under the shiny surface of many M&A transactions is the hidden exposure of misclassified independent contractors, whic...

    Mergers & Acquisitions and the Hidden Exposure of Misclassified ICs

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Hidden under the shiny surface of many M&A transactions is the hidden exposure of misclassified independent contractors, ...

    Tenure Limits for Temporary Employees

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Imposing tenure limits for temporary employees is a common practice. However, the minimal benefits gained from instituting an...

    Intellectual Property, Trade Secret Risks and Your Independent Contractors

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Some practical advice on how you can best safeguard your business IP and trade secrets while still providing the critical in...

    The Perils of Do-it-Yourself Independent Contractor Compliance

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    We are often asked about the merits of going with an in-house, or what we call a Do-It-Yourself (DIY), approach to independen...

    Practical Steps in Statement of Work (SOW) Management

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Statement of Work (SOW) Management serves as the basis for defining a project relationship through a formal contract agreemen...

    IC Compliance Program Frequently Asked Questions

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    As industry experts in Independent Contractor compliance and engagement solutions, TalentWave is often asked for expert input...

    The Flexible Workforce: A shock absorber for turbulent economic conditions

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    What is the optimal staffing level? How do you determine the right mix of traditional workers versus flexible workers (indep...

    TalentBridge

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Search your known resources and deploy them as soon as the following day with your own Talent Community. Learn more about Tal...

    The Flexible Workforce Strategic Planning Guide

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Almost every industry can benefit from engaging the independent workforce. So how do you effectively tap into the potential o...

    Best-in-Class IC Compliance: 5 Critical Program Elements

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Building and/or optimizing an organization’s IC compliance strategy has become a boardroom issue for many companies. And it...

    Tried and True Negotiation Strategies to Improve Margins

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Every salesperson wants to sell more and at a higher price. You want to have a win/win with your customers, but you don’t w...

    3 Things Elite Recruiters Do That Others Do Not

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    There are a lot of good recruiters. There are some great recruiters. Then there are a handful of recruiters that reach the ra...

    6 Principles of Persuasion to Boost Your Staffing Business

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Ask yourself, “what makes one recruiter more successful than another?” Maybe you attribute their success to hard work or ...

    Behavioral-Based Interviewing: What to Ask and How to Analyze Responses

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Have you ever been blindsided by what you thought was a perfect hire who turned out to be a total disaster? Or had the feelin...

    Communication Tactics to Make Prospects Want to Work with You

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    If you do anything enough, it becomes routine, and as a recruiter, you’re no exception to the rule. As you speak to candida...

    Consultative Selling for Recruiters: Create Value and Trust with Prospects

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Working in staffing and recruiting you’re often treated like vendors by prospects and clients, and in these cases, you may ...

    Go from Average Producer to Big Biller: Methods to Move the Needle

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    A core behavior that separates top-performing recruiters from those that slide by year-after-year is the discipline of establ...

    How to Create and Implement a Strategic, Client-Development Plan

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Building a client base isn’t something that happens by accident – it takes a strategy that focuses on consistency and pur...

    Increase New Business by Leveraging Your Existing Relationships

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    If you’re not leveraging your existing relationships for opportunities, you’re losing out on a low cost source of new bus...

    Increase Your Response Rates with Better Recruiting Emails

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    While communication between recruiters and employment candidates has evolved, one thing has remained constant: the critical r...

    Launching Your Contract Staffing Business for Maximum Recurring Revenue

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Historically, temporary and contract staffing have comprised 80-90% of the total staffing market, while search and placement ...

    How to Prevent Candidates from “Ghosting” on the Job Offer

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    One of your clients contacts you with an open opportunity. You find the perfect candidate, interview them and refer them to y...

    Unstoppable Sales Growth for Recruiters: Build and Sustain Market Distinction

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Unstoppable recruiting organizations recognize that every sale is influenced by the employees who both directly and indirectl...

    Winning the Staffing Sales Game: Get More Appointments & Land New Business

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

    Winning the Staffing Sales Game: Get More Appointments & Land New Business

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

    Best Practices for Maximizing Profits on Your Contract Recruitment Business

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

    Ramping Up Your Hiring Capabilities

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

    Workforce Virtualization and Payroll Complexities

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

    Essential Questions to Evaluate Outsourcing Providers Guide

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    This comprehensive list of questions will help staffing owners thoroughly evaluate outsourcing providers to choose the right ...

    The Seven Deadly Myths of Contract Recruiting

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Recruiters often hesitate to get into the contract-recruiting game due to longstanding and persistent misconceptions. Learn t...

    Managing Your Virtual Workforce

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Here are the critical factors you need to consider to successfully manage a virtual workforce, from tools to security and eve...

    EOR vs. PEO

    Thursday July 14, 2022

    Discover the many differences between an employer of record (EOR) and a professional employer organization (PEO)....

    Unstoppable Sales Growth: Six Tips to Build a New Revenue Stream with Contract R...

    Wednesday July 13, 2022

    Learn how recruiting companies can capture a new revenue stream amid the Great Resignation. ...

    Where is All the Talent

    Wednesday July 13, 2022

    Discover the many differences between an employer of record (EOR) and a professional employer organization (PEO)....

    Distributed Workforce Combats UK Labor Shortage

    Thursday June 30, 2022

    The UK is suffering from a significant labor shortage despite low unemployment rates. Changing recruitment strategies can hel...

    Managing Distributed Workforces: Remote Payroll Taxes

    Thursday June 16, 2022

    Handling the payroll taxes for a remote, distributed workforce can be complicated. Ensure you’re able to hire compliantly a...

    Using Diversity to Build Resilience in Your Procurement Strategies

    Thursday May 19, 2022

    Promoting the longevity of your clients’ organizations means developing a diversity recruiting strategy that fosters resili...

    Employee Wants, Company Needs: Balancing the Borderless Workplace

    Thursday May 12, 2022

    People2.0’s Flexible Work Program benefits a distributed workforce by allowing for fully remote employees as well as a hybr...

    Seven Employee Classification Types in the US and How to Identify Them Correctly

    Thursday April 28, 2022

    When it comes to employee classification, mapping out a plan not only ensures your staffing agency's due diligence, it can fo...

    Futureproof Your Staffing Agency: Meeting the Changing Needs of Your Clients Tod...

    Tuesday April 12, 2022

    The distributed workforce has turned the staffing industry on its head. Neal Bhamre of People2.0 weighs in on how to futurepr...

    What Is Considered “Reasonable in the Circumstances” for Proof of Personal E...

    Thursday March 10, 2022

    COVID-19 has revised the circumstances around personal emergency leave, and more changes are coming. What counts as reasonabl...

    Opportunities for Contingent Workforce Strategies

    Thursday February 24, 2022

    The nature of talent is changing. Agencies need to take action to stay ahead....

    Recruiting for Other Recruiters

    Thursday January 27, 2022

    Labor shortages are affecting nearly every industry, including staffing and recruiting. Here’s how to successfully recruit ...

    Recruitment Strategies for a Post-COVID World

    Thursday January 13, 2022

    These strategies will become essential for recruiters in a post-COVID world....

    What Job Security Means During the Great Resignation

    Thursday December 16, 2021

    Job security isn’t what it used to be. Employees increasingly look for security through a diversity of experiences....

    Strategies for Re-Recruiting Existing Staff

    Thursday December 2, 2021

    Your existing workforce is your most valuable asset. Re-recruiting your staff can help keep your talent pools intact....

    Global Expansion Strategy Dos and Don’ts for Staffing Agencies and Recruit...

    Friday November 26, 2021

    A global expansion can be a risky and complex endeavor. Here are some dos and don’ts to follow to help ensure you build a s...

    The Great Resignation: Persuasive Tactics to Convince Companies to Adapt

    Thursday November 18, 2021

    The labor shortage caused by the Great Resignation is requiring organizations to either adapt or lose out on top talent....

    How to Conduct Better Video Interviews When Hiring Remote Employees

    Thursday November 4, 2021

    Video interviews are now commonly used in hiring processes, but not all recruiters are using them effectively....

    7 Advantages to Remote Workers That Your Clients Will Love

    Thursday October 7, 2021

    Workers have loved going remote, but employers have a lot to gain from going virtual too....

    The Rise of the Recruiter Savior

    Thursday September 23, 2021

    Labor shortage and global work opportunities make it tough to attract top candidates. Welcome to the rise of the recruiter sa...

    Engagement Freedom: Strategies to Connect with Global Talent

    Thursday September 9, 2021

    Talent globalization has accelerated during the pandemic. Here’s how you can help your clients successfully build and engag...

    Global Talent Management: Strategies to Leverage the Global Talent Community

    Thursday August 26, 2021

    Talent procurement strategies need to adapt rapidly to the borderless future of work. These strategies will help you successf...

    How to Build Out your Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Strategies

    Thursday August 12, 2021

    Building a diversity and inclusion hiring strategy can help mitigate biases and attract top talent that you may currently be ...

    5 Lessons From Our Candidate Sourcing Webinar

    Thursday July 15, 2021

    Learn more about the key lessons in candidate sourcing to help your staffing or recruiting agency stand out in 2021....

    5 Phases to an Optimized Contingent Workforce Management Strategy

    Tuesday June 29, 2021

    Your staffing or recruiting agency can help your clients optimize their contingent workforce management strategy by understan...

    Home Office Life

    Monday June 7, 2021

    Studies and statistics show working from home is here to stay. With the right routine, technology and balance, it can be a be...

    Talent Curation: How Recruiters Can Get Ahead of the Competition

    Thursday May 6, 2021

    Ensure you have the right skilled talent available for positions as soon as you need them filled. Here’s how to get ahead w...

    The Difference between Consumer vs. Employer Branding in Talent Procurement

    Thursday April 22, 2021

    In talent procurement, you need to attract both candidates and clients. Each audience requires a different unique value propo...

    Tips for Recruiters: How to Craft LinkedIn Messages That Get Responses

    Thursday April 8, 2021

    As a recruiter, you spend a lot of time on LinkedIn. To see better results from your outreach, learn best practices for craft...

    Best Practices in Email Marketing for Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

    Thursday March 25, 2021

    Email marketing is a valuable communication tool for recruiters and staffing agencies. Follow best practices for sales, marke...

    How Women Can Support Women in the Recruitment Industry

    Thursday March 11, 2021

    Female leaders and recruiters have an opportunity to empower other women in the recruitment industry this Women’s History M...

    Recruiters: How to Become an Expert in Your Niche

    Thursday January 28, 2021

    Positioning yourself as an expert in your niche can help you better address the needs of your clients and be seen as a valuab...

    Thinking of Starting a Recruiting Agency? Here Are the Industries Poised for Gro...

    Sunday January 17, 2021

    Starting a recruiting agency can be a lucrative career move, especially if you enter one of the top industries poised for gro...

    Are You Undervetting Your Independent Contractors?

    Friday January 8, 2021

    As we move into a new year and administration, we’re all in goal-making mode. Sure, our most immediate resolutions are to k...

    Why Employers Should Be Concerned When Employees “Work From Home” in a Locat...

    Monday December 7, 2020

    We’re all tired of hearing about how uncertain, unprecedented and challenging 2020 has been.  Unfortunately, it’s the re...

    Is Your Staffing Agency’s Website ADA Compliant?

    Tuesday December 1, 2020

    Is Your Staffing Agency’s Website ADA Compliant? Staffing agencies encounter a wide variety of diverse candidates during th...

    Is Candidate Ghosting Damaging Your Candidate Experience?

    Thursday November 19, 2020

    Ghosting: You say you’ll call, but you never do… You might be doing your candidates, your clients, and your recruitin...

    What Is an EOR and What Does It Mean for Contingent Workers?

    Thursday November 12, 2020

    An employer of record (EOR) serves as the employer to contingent workers for tax purposes and performs all personnel function...

    FAQ for Talent Procurement Firms Deploying Independent Contractors in California

    Thursday November 5, 2020

    If you’re deploying independent contractors in California, you know how vigilant you need to be in order to ensure complian...

    7 Tips to Conduct Video Interviews for Staffing Agencies and Recruiters

    Thursday October 29, 2020

    There have been many business lessons learned during COVID-19. One is that office space might not be as necessary as many peo...

    Reviewing Staffing Agency Employee Benefits in the Time of COVID-19

    Thursday October 15, 2020

    Open enrollment for employee benefits typically occurs during the fall, between September and December. While it’s a good i...

    Successful Remote Workforce Management for Staffing Agencies Starts with These 5...

    Tuesday September 15, 2020

    The pandemic has accelerated the future of remote work. More people today are working from home than ever before. Earlier in ...

    EOR Perspective: Telltale Signs Contingent Labor Will Be the Next Thing

    Tuesday August 18, 2020

    The last few months have turned the business world upside-down. There have been many business lessons learned during COVID-19...

    Contract Staffing 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Thursday July 16, 2020

    The world has shifted to contingent and flexible working arrangements. The global situation in recent months has only acceler...

    FAQs About Payroll for Contract Recruiters

    Tuesday June 30, 2020

    Contract recruiting is having a moment. With around a third of US employment having already shifted to contingent roles, the ...

    What Is Risk Management

    Monday March 16, 2020

    To manage risk in the workplace, it is essential to proactively understand the physical risks and potential hazards of each w...

    A Virtual Bench of Affiliates Is More Cost Effective Than Maintaining Under-Util...

    Wednesday March 11, 2020

    A recent research study by the Hinge Institute, reports that professional service organizations grew faster in 2019 than in t...

    Consulting Firms CAN Thrive in an Environment of Rapid Change

    Tuesday February 4, 2020

    In a recent High Growth Study by Hinge Research Institute, 42% of consulting firms surveyed stated that NEW competition is a ...

    Best Practices for Onboarding Clinicians

    Monday January 20, 2020

    There are typically some best practices your organization can adopt when developing your own onboarding and/or compliance pro...

    California Payroll Best Practices

    Monday January 6, 2020

    Here are just a few of the important things for you to consider when hiring employees in California...

    What Are the Tax Implications of AB5?

    Wednesday November 6, 2019

    When you begin to examine the business tax implications of California’s AB5 law, it’s easy to make things complicated. We...

    Find Hope and Take Action: Understanding AB5 Carve-Outs

    Wednesday October 23, 2019

    The more we can understand the law, the better off we’ll be. As you recall, under the AB5 law, independent contractors, or ...

    Supplier Rationalization vs. Optimization: Which Works Best for Your Contingent ...

    Tuesday October 1, 2019

    Supply-base professional, Eric Osterhout shares his experience when it comes to rationalizing vs. optimizing an organization...

    2 Major Barriers That Can Hinder Contract-Recruiting Revenue Streams

    Wednesday September 18, 2019

    Knowing how to handle these roadblocks can help ensure you realize contract recruiting’s full profit potential...

    Understanding the Intricacies of Temp Payroll

    Wednesday September 11, 2019

    Check out some items to consider when building a payroll business for contract and temporary placements...

    Slackers, Clock-Watchers, and Chronic Complainers: How to Spot Disengaged Employ...

    Tuesday August 27, 2019

    High caliber leaders are aware of the “not so obvious” signs that an employee is becoming or is disengaged....

    Slackers, Clock-Watchers, and Chronic Complainers: How to Spot Disengaged Employ...

    Tuesday August 27, 2019

    High caliber leaders are aware of the “not so obvious” signs that an employee is becoming or is disengaged....

    5 Ways To Compete With the Top Staffing Agencies

    Tuesday August 6, 2019

    Smaller businesses often have many advantages over their larger counterparts—you just need to know how to leverage those ad...

    Why So Many Startup Staffing Agencies Fail

    Wednesday July 17, 2019

    If you’ve given up a steady salary to start your own recruitment company, you want to take every step you can to ensure you...

    Unique Challenges Independent Staffing Firms Face and How to Solve Them, Part 2

    Wednesday June 26, 2019

    While it may seem overwhelming when so many hurdles stand between you and success, there are solutions available to overcome ...

    Unique Challenges Independent Staffing Firms Face and How to Solve Them, Part 1

    Monday June 17, 2019

    Independent staffing firms have to manage all aspects of running an agency on their own—making their position particularly ...

    4 Benefits of Using an Employer of Record (EOR) Provider

    Wednesday June 12, 2019

    Serving as an employer of record (EOR) can make you legally vulnerable & take time/resources away from your contract-plac...

    How Small Firms Can Compete with the Top Staffing Agencies

    Tuesday May 7, 2019

    Smaller firms often have many advantages over their larger counterparts; you just need to know how to correctly leverage them...

    4 Selling Points Clients Want to Hear from Recruiters

    Friday May 3, 2019

    It’s not enough to simply say that you will solve your clients’ needs—you have to provide proof that shows you have and...

    3 Easy Ways to Misclassify Employees

    Monday April 8, 2019

    There are a few easy ways to misclassify employees in your agency. To ensure compliance, be on the lookout for these misclass...

    What Clients Really Want Staffing Companies to Know

    Friday January 4, 2019

    Learn what makes for a valued partnership, how to build trust, and things clients would like staffing companies to stop doing...

    Starting Your Own Staffing or Recruiting Firm? Incorporate These 4 Best Practice...

    Monday October 1, 2018

    To avoid falling victim to common pitfalls, follow these four best practices when starting your own staffing or recruiting bu...

    Ensuring Temporary Worker Satisfaction

    Friday September 14, 2018

    As the liaison between clients and contractors, your staffing firm must consider your role in ensuring temporary worker satis...

    Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn as a Recruiter (Without Spending a Dime)

    Monday September 10, 2018

    When utilized to its fullest potential, LinkedIn can serve as a cost-effective, efficient means of finding top talent for you...

    Innovative Ideas to Move Your Staffing Business Forward, Part 1

    Friday August 10, 2018

    Implementing new ideas can propel your staffing business towards greater innovation and impact. Check out our first set of re...

    Small Vendor Engagement: Does Tail Spend Have You in a Tail Spin?

    Thursday August 9, 2018

    The benefits of small vendor engagement are vast — increased diversity of supply base & tapping in to the explosion of ...

    Help Your Salespeople Do What Matters Most

    Saturday July 21, 2018

    By understanding what really matter in the world of selling (inside and outside of the staffing industry), leaders can dramat...

    3 Essential Principles to Drive Fast Growth

    Thursday July 12, 2018

    If you’re committed to being a fast and growing company, then you’ll be excited to discover there are a few essential pri...

    Interns: The Economical, Convenient Solution to Short- and Long-Term Talent

    Monday July 9, 2018

    Hiring interns can come with big benefits for both your business and the intern. What factors should you consider? Learn more...

    Defining Your Purpose: A Secret to Fast Growth

    Friday July 6, 2018

    Beyond the measurable statistics when leading a fast and growing company, every staffing and recruiting company should have a...

    Apply 6 Principals of Persuasion to Grow Your Staffing Business

    Friday June 29, 2018

    Explore and embrace these 6 Persuasion Principles to win concessions and more clients for long-term influence and success....

    Understanding a Candidate’s Non-Monetary Motivators, Part 2

    Friday June 15, 2018

    Get clarity on your candidate's job search situation and identify any potential obstacles early so they don’t become brick ...

    Understanding a Candidate’s Non-Monetary Motivators, Part 1

    Thursday June 7, 2018

    Gathering non-monetary feedback to clarify how a candidate is motivated beyond salary compensation is an essential step to th...

    Qualifying Candidates and Compensation Conversations

    Monday June 4, 2018

    There are essential next steps to take when a candidate expresses interest in an opportunity; effectively qualify candidates ...

    Recruit Interested Candidates Faster and More Efficiently

    Saturday May 26, 2018

    A candidate says 'YES, I'm interested in hearing more about this opportunity;' what you do next is the most important part of...

    Attracting Candidates: The Right Way to Recruit (Part 2)

    Monday May 14, 2018

    Explore human nature and how you can use psychology to improve your recruiting efforts; what attracts a candidate and how can...

    Attracting Candidates: The Right Way to Recruit (Part 1)

    Monday May 7, 2018

    Recruiting is selling opportunities! So, what’s the right way to attract top candidates & pitch them your best opportu...

    Leave Great Voicemails for Potential Candidates

    Tuesday April 10, 2018

    Phones are attached to us everywhere we go, but we don’t actually answer them. Here are some rules for voicemails that actu...

    Tapping into Millennials’ Motivation to Build High-Performance Teams

    Friday March 30, 2018

    90% of executive leaders recognize the value of engaged teams, but only 24% believe their teams are actually engaged. The emp...

    Building an Exceptional Customer Service Program for Your Staffing Company

    Saturday March 17, 2018

    Top-rate customer service, the kind that puts your staffing company in the forefront, is hard work and takes intentional, com...

    Techniques for Minimizing Candidate Dropout Before Day One

    Monday February 19, 2018

    Losing an employee between the offer acceptance and day one of work is excruciating for both you and your client. Here are so...

    5 Rules to Get Past the Gatekeeper and Close More New Clients

    Friday February 9, 2018

    With some helpful techniques, you can increase your gatekeeper success rate and get in front of more decision makers....

    Connecting to Job Seekers: Bridging the Language Gap, Part 2

    Wednesday January 3, 2018

    The biggest opportunity for staffing companies to connect with the job seeker’s struggle is by focusing on the job search p...

    Connecting to Job Seekers: The Language Breakdown, Part 1

    Wednesday December 27, 2017

    An ASA study revealed that staffing companies and job seekers are not speaking the same language. This two-part series review...

    Embracing Independent Talent

    Thursday December 14, 2017

    (Part 2 of a 2-part series on Recalibrating Risk in the Age of the Independent Worker) One third of the American workforce ha...

    Why Independent Contractors Lack Protection Under Sexual Harassment Laws

    Thursday November 30, 2017

    A half-century-old policy doesn’t protect ICs – and didn’t see the rise of independent work coming Allegations of sexua...

    How the Rise of the Independent Worker Is Transforming the Workplace

    Tuesday November 28, 2017

    (Part 1 of a 2-part series on Recalibrating Risk in the Age of the Independent Worker) When 53 million Americans—one-third ...

    Talent Supply Options to Enable Your Direct Sourcing Strategy

    Tuesday August 29, 2017

    TalentWave has been helping clients execute this strategy for over 20 years with a comprehensive suite of solutions designed ...

    How to Define and Implement a Direct Sourcing Strategy

    Wednesday August 23, 2017

    Many leading organizations, across all geographies and industries, have recognized the benefits of direct sourcing as an effe...

    The Benefits of a Direct Sourcing Strategy for Talent Acquisition

    Friday July 28, 2017

    The world of work is changing rapidly, and companies that depend on knowledge workers must continue to evolve and innovate ho...

    The Workforce of the Future: Should You Buy, Rent, or Build?

    Wednesday April 19, 2017

    In today’s complicated workplace companies are challenged by the harsh reality of talent scarcity when trying to fill criti...

    [Infographic] The New Workforce

    Tuesday April 11, 2017

    In this infographic, we look at the factors driving the growth of the independent workforce and strategies companies use to s...

    How HR Can Remain Relevant in the New World of Work

    Wednesday April 5, 2017

    Organizations of all sizes and across all industries are increasingly choosing to engage contingent labor. As this segment of...

    Is There Still a Need for “Human Resources” in the New World of Work?

    Wednesday March 8, 2017

    The world of work is rapidly evolving. With dramatic demographic shifts taking place we are witnessing increasing levels of t...

    Consulting Firm Sizes Up the Gig Economy: It Is Larger Than You Might Think, and...

    Wednesday March 1, 2017

    Many industry experts have estimated the size of the contingent workforce in the US, with some predicting it could approach 4...

    How the Baby Boomers are Driving the Growth of the Independent Workforce

    Wednesday February 15, 2017

    Driven by seismic shifts in the workforce and the workplace, the independent workforce continues to grow. One of the key driv...

    3 Significant Workplace Trends Impacting HR Professionals

    Wednesday February 8, 2017

    With the rapid changes taking place in the workforce, and the ever-evolving workplace, the professional life of an HR leader ...

    Talent Communities: How to Find Talent

    Wednesday December 14, 2016

    There are many ways to source workers for talent communities. Read this article to learn where you can self-source proven, ve...

    Strategic Considerations for Talent Communities

    Thursday December 8, 2016

    In this article, learn about the strategic considerations for HR, Talent Acquisition & Procurement professionals when buildin...

    Building a Talent Community? First, Determine Your Goals

    Tuesday November 29, 2016

    Considering a talent community for contingent workers? Before evaluating solutions, determine your organizational goals. ...

    The New Workforce Reality: Too Much Available Labor, Not Enough Available Talent

    Tuesday November 15, 2016

    The new workforce reality is too many available positions, and not enough workers to fill those positions. What factors are t...

    Continued Focus on Independent Contractor Misclassification

    Thursday November 10, 2016

    Independent contractor misclassification is an everyday occurrence in companies across the U.S. Learn more about how to avoid...

    Core Principles for Building a Successful a Talent Community

    Thursday October 27, 2016

    What are the core principles, or building blocks, for a successful talent community? There are many factors. Read this articl...

    Talent Community Manifesto: The Declaration of Independents

    Wednesday October 19, 2016

    Talent Community enables enterprise companies to curate a community of known, independent and non-employee workers, transfor...

    8 Reasons Employees Quit (and Join the Independent Workforce)

    Wednesday August 31, 2016

    Examining the reasons employees quit provides valuable insight for HR & talent acquisition leaders. Learn more about how you...

    How Procurement Leaders Can Attract Better Talent

    Tuesday August 16, 2016

    Procurement teams play a critical role in sourcing contingent workers for a company. Learn how the most progressive companies...

    Talent Scarcity: The New Market Reality

    Tuesday August 9, 2016

    As companies struggle with talent scarcity, total talent management has emerged as a new, viable strategy. Learn how best-in-...

    The Growth of the Flexible Workforce

    Wednesday August 3, 2016

    By 2020, over 40% of the U.S. workforce will be independent. How can you avoid common compliance pitfalls of a flexible workf...

    Worker Misclassification: Why the IRS Cares & You Should Too

    Thursday July 14, 2016

    The IRS is cracking down on rampant worker misclassification. The enormous growth of the independent workforce means this scr...

    The Importance of Vendor Compliance

    Tuesday June 7, 2016

    Because so many companies in today’s economy utilize subcontractors for the efficiency and cost savings that they provide, ...

    What is an Independent Contractor?

    Tuesday May 24, 2016

    Many organizations are legitimately confused about how to properly classify individuals as independent contractors versus emp...

    The Many Facets of Worker Misclassification

    Wednesday March 16, 2016

    Many companies that utilize independent workers believe worker misclassification is just an employer tax issue. The truth is ...

    Just Calling Someone an Independent Contractor Doesn’t Necessarily Make It So

    Wednesday March 9, 2016

    In today’s competitive talent market many organizations engage workers as independent contractors. Strategic companies have...

    Audited Consultant Risk: Who Is the Employer?

    Tuesday February 23, 2016

    It has been said that the American dream used to be owning your own home. Today, there are many who say the new American drea...

    Defining an Independent Business Providing Services to Your Company

    Tuesday January 19, 2016

    As independent contractor compliance and engagement specialists, we are frequently asked by enterprise clients to help them m...

    Millennials at Work

    Thursday January 14, 2016

    We’ve now entered a new era of talent scarcity, a time when buyers of talent must focus on attracting and retaining the vit...

    Stepping Outside the Corporation

    Tuesday January 12, 2016

    In today’s article we’ll examine a common phenomenon in enterprise programs: the individual worker who “steps outside...

    The Cascading Perils of Independent Contractor Misclassification

    Thursday January 7, 2016

    In the latter half of 2015 both the IRS and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance emphasizing the importance of prope...

    Potential Worker Misclassification Risks with SOW Vendors

    Thursday December 17, 2015

    Engaging with a corporation does not automatically protect your company from worker misclassification risks. We are frequentl...

    The Many Potential Pitfalls of Worker Misclassification

    Tuesday December 15, 2015

    Worker misclassification is a growing area of concern for US employers. In 2015 we saw significant federal and state regulato...

    The Battle for Talent Between Consulting and Technology Firms Is Heating Up

    Tuesday November 24, 2015

    With human capital as their primary “product” consulting firms are naturally always on the hunt for the best talent. This...

    Intellectual Property and Engaging Independent Contractors: Who Owns What?

    Tuesday November 17, 2015

    Appropriate workers classification, though important, is not the only risk that consulting buyers face. Intellectual property...

    Employment Law Trends and the Flexible Workforce

    Thursday November 12, 2015

    There is a common misconception that contingent workers are exempt from following certain labor laws. Often, you must follow ...

    An Overview of Different Business Structures for Independent Contractors

    Thursday November 5, 2015

    The art of classifying Independent Contractors requires a thorough understanding of various business organizations and the nu...

    Agencies Involved with Worker Misclassification Claims

    Thursday October 29, 2015

    The risks associated with IC misclassification are widespread, and an increasing number of federal and state agencies are foc...

    9 Critical Workforce Trends for Today’s HR Leaders – (part 1)

    Tuesday October 27, 2015

    2 part series on critical workforce trends for today’s HR leaders, examining the macro workforce and workplace trends, and ...

    When Independent Contractor Classification Is Done Correctly

    Thursday October 22, 2015

    While most government agencies have a bias towards all workers being classified as employees, it is important to note that in...

    The Impact of Exemption Misclassifications

    Thursday October 8, 2015

    We often discuss independent contractor misclassification and the significant risk it can present to employers. Today we’ll...

    Best Practices to Become a Client of Choice for the Flexible Workforce

    Tuesday October 6, 2015

    Progressive organizations are learning they must become a “client-of-choice” in order to attract and retain the flexible ...

    Economic Realities Test: Do You Truly Have an Independent Contractor?

    Thursday October 1, 2015

    In a real-world example, when engaging a high-level software developer and the economic realities test is applied, an employe...

    Happy National Payroll Week

    Wednesday September 9, 2015

    This week is National Payroll Week which celebrates the hard work by America's 150 million wage earners and the payroll profe...

    Why a CFO Should Care About Total Talent Management

    Tuesday September 1, 2015

    In today’s fast-paced and global economy CFO's are tasked with more than ever before, and often called upon to act as an in...

    The Business Case for Building an Alumni Talent Community

    Tuesday August 25, 2015

    Globalization, aging workers, and the rapidly growing flexible workforce are forcing many companies to reevaluate their workf...

    Subscribe to our mailing list

    Join our mailing list and get new posts sent directly to your inbox.