Contractor or Employee: Determining the Right Worker Mix for Recruiters

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The workforce of many companies today consists of a mix of full-time and contract workers. When considering whether your recruitment strategy should include independent contractors or employees, there are many rules and regulations to consider as well as practical applications. Employees vs. Independent Contractors Employees work for a single employer, who can dictate how, where,…

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The Power of Direct Sourcing: 3 Big Benefits for Your Workforce

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MBO Partners and Staffing Industry Analysts recently released a new report detailing the advantages of direct sourcing in talent management. Direct sourcing is the process by which a company leverages independent talent sourced from an internally developed pool to perform work as contingent or temporary workers Direct sourcing has evolved significantly and has become a…

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5 Ways to Put Fun into Your Direct Sourcing Program

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Is your workplace fun? While many enterprises don’t evoke the Darth Vader theme in workers’ minds when considering this question, too many consider fun a distraction and detrimental to productivity. In fact, research has shown that fun is a strong component of well-being, which is key to productivity. Creating a culture that includes fun is…

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Financial Management Tips for Small Businesses

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Financial management is an important part of starting your own business. As an independent contractor your job isn’t just about keeping your clients happy and moving from project to project. It will also involve taking on an administrative role to help make sure your business runs smoothly and compliantly. Here are eight financial management tips…

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