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Uncertain times demand flexible strategies throughout an organization. But human capital management has traditionally been the antithesis of flexibility – with limited, rigid, and generally ineffective choices. Fortunately, there is a better way.
Today, a significant and growing number of professionals are choosing to work independent of corporate or consulting firm handcuffs. They see a better professional path – one that provides greater challenge, variety, growth, and indeed flexibility. And they are in great demand! Read more...
In a continuing effort to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce — especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” — we are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary.
This week, we feature: Read more...
- An interesting Q&A from Forbes.com with the author of a new book that explores today’s changing workforce and the “new world of work”
- A holiday hiring preview from the International Business Times
- Info on a free webinar being offered by Staffing Industry Analysts about regulatory changes important for companies using a contingent workforce strategy
It was reported last week that the U.S. economy added 80,000 jobs in October and the nation’s unemployment rate edged down slightly to 9%. After the announcement TV commentators debated whether this was truly good news.
But if you look beyond the headlines, the Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported that the unemployment rate was just 4.4% for “management, professional, and related occupations”. That’s a figure that most economists would consider “full employment.” In the high technology sector, for example, there are thousands of job vacancies at many companies but the problem is finding individuals with the proper skills to fill the openings. Read more...
Leading banks are in a very public decision-making process right now about debit card fees. Last month one of nation’s largest said, “Yes, definitely.” But after a public outcry and flurry of customers closing accounts that bank’s revised position on November 1 became, “well, not really, but maybe, sometimes, then finally ‘No’.”
Others have chosen to use this moment in the public eye to stake their claim firmly in “no debit card fee” territory. As the debate rolls on customers are watching carefully to see whether they will be asked to pay for the convenience of using a debit card. Read more...
In a continuing effort to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce — especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” — we are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary.
This week, we feature: Read more...
- An insightful perspective on the jobs/talent mismatch happening in Silicon Valley and across the country
- An interesting online article about how the contingent workforce can help infuse diversity in the workforce
- A thought-provoking article and author Q&A session that is part of an ongoing series “Inside the Shadow Economy” that explores all levels of the emerging informal economy and jobs that are “off the books.”
In a continuing effort to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce — especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” — we are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary.
This week, we feature: Read more...
- An always-interesting jobs report snapshot for the San Jose region based on data provided by the California Employment Development Department
- A helpful recap from Staffing Industry Analysts of a discussion about the important issue of misclassification
- An insightful global article and thought leadership discussion from the Recruiter about contingent workforce trends and issues.
Are we slogging toward a real recovery or headed for a double-dip recession? Signals remain mixed. Home prices in July climbed for the fourth month in a row. A positive sign, yet the national unemployment rate hasn’t moved appreciably downward for more than a year.
While these macro indicators reveal more questions than answers, we’re getting some good indicators about key issues in the financial services industry. Intuit’s 2020 Report on the Future of Financial Services identifies increasing regulatory pressures, growing competition, as well as higher consumer demand as big trends for the next decade. The study also points out the expanding importance of technology as financial services organizations must work harder to improve the customer experience. We will see banks moving to cloud computing platforms to deliver social and mobile computing. Read more...
In a continuing effort to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce — especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” — we are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary.
This week, we feature: Read more...
- A helpful Q&A with a leading brand expert about protecting your brand (or culture) when utilizing a contingent workforce
- A comprehensive economic commentary that puts today’s jobless recovery in perspective
- An intriguing PBS NewsHour report ponders questions such as “Does the U.S Need Full Employment?” and more.
Leading an enterprise in today’s flat and fast world is a white-knuckle experience for any leader. The world is connected like never before, filled with smart devices and juiced by social media; all news travels fast and loud. Knowledge and uncertainty are thus amplified, and as a result leadership must be both clear and adaptive.
The Recession of 2008 taught us how fast things can happen. While the indicators were building for years, the crash seemed to happen almost overnight. Since 2008, the recovery has taught us how small the world is. Everything is interconnected, business is global, and competition can come from anywhere. Consequently, enterprises today – and in particular their talent and human resource strategies – must be flat, fast and flexible. Read more...
In a continuing effort to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce — especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” — we are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary.
This week, we feature: Read more...
- An insightful Bloomberg column about how the contingent workforce is bridging the gap in today’s challenging economic times
- A story that highlights results from the World Economic Forum’s recently-released report on global competitiveness
- A recap (or sneak peek) of the latest trends affecting the contingent workforce from Staffing Industry Analysts
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