Sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) systems are making it easier for hiring managers to plan for and source, vet, and hire contingent labor. It makes it more efficient to design work in new ways. In fact, “Instead of focusing on hiring employees and filling in skill gaps with full-time labor, managers are increasingly turning to external…

A company’s job posting conveys an applicant attraction message that should ideally help the company stand out from competitors and give candidates a reason to want to join. It should also help candidates to self-select to opt out if they are not a good fit.   According to the Harvard Business Review, a company’s employer branding…

Right out of the gate, 2024 could signal a transformative year for employment law as several new Federal and state laws will impact workplace policies and the hiring market. According to the National Law Review, there are several proposed rules and guidance issued by the Department of Labor (SOL), the United States Equal Employment Opportunity…

Just when you thought the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule was the be-all, end-all, along comes another rule set to replace it. In an abundance of caution, the new ruling is purported to reduce the risks that employees are misclassified as independent contractors, while providing greater consistency for businesses and upholding longstanding case law on the…