How Higher Ed Can Find Qualified Candidates for Their IT Departments

A 2023 Government Technology report highlights the challenges higher education institutions face filling IT vacancies. There are still lingering effects of the pandemic that led to a mass exodus of qualified staff from the institutions. Add this to the dynamics of shifting world economies, digital transformation, employee skill gaps, and increasing adoption of artificial intelligence.…

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Independent Contractor Misclassification Is a High-Risk Game

In today’s evolving business landscape, employers are turning to independent contractors to meet their workforce needs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 42 million independent contractors generated more than $1.28 trillion for the U.S. economy in 2018. And for many companies, the number of independent contractors is nearly equal to that of employees. …

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What to Know About Higher Education Staffing Right Now

The COVID-19 aftermath lingers on even today. The world has yet to recover from the loss of lives and livelihoods and the pandemic’s profound impact on global economies. One area we can’t ignore is the labor market. Employers, including those in higher education institutions, have had to adapt to flexible work arrangements. The employee mindset…

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What Are the Benefits of the Gig Economy for Workers?

This week, we’re weighing the pros and cons of gig work from the employee’s point of view (In case you missed it, we answered the question: “What is the Gig Economy”? a little while ago). The next post we’ll do the same but from an employer’s viewpoint. Keep reading to learn more about freelancing and…

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