by Beeline on May 17, 2013
It’s time again for our weekly roundup, a way for us to keep clients and followers well informed about important industry information and happenings that could affect their business.
This week in the industry…
Survey: 72% of Freelancers Want to ‘Shed’ Regular Jobs (via Staffing Industry Analysts)
During a global survey of freelancers, it was found that 72 percent who also have “regular” jobs want to quit and work entirely for themselves. Additionally, 61 percent say they will, or probably will, quit their regular jobs within two years. This study was conducted by online staffing firm, oDesk, and a Gen Y consulting firm, Millennial Branding.
Employees vs. Independent Contractors: Do you know the difference? (via Workforce)
Many find themselves unsure of the difference between employees and independent contractors. Employers owe contractors far fewer obligations than employees. Employers take a risk when they classify someone performing services for them as an independent contractor instead of an employee. This article provides thoughtful insight on knowing how to spot the difference.
Maintaining Wage and Hour Compliance in 2013 (via AccountingWeb)
With wage and hour lawsuits becoming more prevalent in recent years, it’s important to fully understand the wage and hour allegations set in place by law so companies do not get caught into trouble with employees.
That’s it for this week. Be sure to bookmark the Beeline blog to stay informed about the industry trends and findings.
by Marci LaValley on May 15, 2013
At some point, there has to come a time when the big decision of how a company develops their employees is decided. The teacher, trainer, and instructional designer in me screams, “Whatever you decide, make it meaningful!” However, then the harder question of how is what bubbles up. How can we make learning in an organization meaningful to everyone? How can we do this without breaking the budget? How can we do this without falling into the trap of spending hours developing courses and content that we shove down their proverbial throats, while all at the same time making individuals hate learning anything? Sound familiar?
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by Beeline on May 10, 2013
It’s time again for our weekly roundup, a way for us to keep clients and followers well informed about important industry information and happenings that could affect their business.
This week in the industry…
Independent Contractor Enforcement: There’s More than the IRS to Fear (via Forbes)
Through the years, the employee classification issue has caused problems for a number of businesses worldwide, and the issue is starting to heat up. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the US Labor Department are starting to crack down on what they call “misclassified workers.” This article discusses the need for immediate evaluation to make sure your company’s workforce is in solid standing.
Natural Selection: The Growth of Professional Services, Temp Staffing (via Staffing Industry Analysts)
Professional services and temp staffing are two areas that have seen significant growth in recent months and are heavily contributing to the growing economy. With businesses left to choose from different types of workers, how does an employer decide what type of flexible worker is needed for the job? This article breaks down the benefits and roles of each, helping its readers decide which type would be best for their business.
UK: Permanent Placements Up, Temporary Billings Fall (via Staffing Industry Analysts)
The number of people placed in perm positions in the United Kingdom has increased for a seventh consecutive month this April, with the rate of growth accelerating in recent months. However, temp billings have showed signs of decline for the first time in nine months. Temp pay growth has also eased this past month. London & the South were posting the decline in temp numbers, while the Midlands and North actually showed signs of increase.
That’s it for this week. Be sure to bookmark the Beeline blog to stay informed about the industry trends and findings.
by Beeline on May 3, 2013
In an effort to keep our clients and followers well informed about important industry information and happenings that could affect their business, we will be posting our Beeline Weekly Roundup every Friday.
This week in the industry…
Japan – Unemployment Drops Surprisingly (via Staffing Industry Analysts)
Last month, Japan’s unemployment eased, showing a decline in joblessness coinciding with improvement in the availability of jobs. Economists are excited as this good news is shared, showing sings to a recovering Japanese economy. Our team’s very own Michael Magevney was ahead of the curve, discussing Japan’s contingent workers in a Beeline blog post from January.
Forbes Asks: Is Coworking a Fad or the Future? Why We Should Know the Answer (via OfficingToday)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2020, 40% of the US workforce is going to be part of the flexible workforce. This means that 65 million Americans will be freelancers, temps and independent contractors. How will coworking and cowork spaces play into the ever-growing flexible workforce? Only time may tell.
US Temp Jobs Total Climbs in April (via Staffing Industry Analysts)
According to the BLS report released this morning, temp workers rose by 30,800 in April, continuing the upward month-over-month trend. The unemployment rate as a whole dropped a tenth of a percent this month, now sitting at 7.5%.
That’s it for this week. Be sure to bookmark the Beeline blog to stay informed about the industry trends and findings.
by Amy Woodham on May 1, 2013
Are you looking to engage with a Vendor Management System (VMS) and/or Managed Services Provider (MSP)? Do you even know if you need an MSP? You may be asking yourself, “How do I know who the players in this space are?” “How much does a VMS/MSP cost?” These may be just a few of the many questions that you have spinning in your head. So where do you start? Right here my friend, you have come to the right place. Beeline recently contributed to an article published by Forrester, FAQs About Services Procurement Solutions, which answers many of these types of questions. I could spend the course of several weeks, maybe even months, going into greater detail on anyone one of these topics, but instead I have listed five things you’ll want to address when engaging a VMS/MSP partner.
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by Michael Magevney on April 17, 2013
The World Economic Forum recently published The Global Information Technology Report 2013 in partnership with INSEAD this month. This report uses a conceptual framework to evaluate the impact of information and communications technologies at a global level. This report covers over 144 economies, accounting for over 98 percent of the world GDP.
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