Working Knowledge

With a possible recession looming on the horizon and the workforce finally getting back into (mostly) full swing, workers are starting to broach the larger topics of compensation, time off and benefits in a (mostly) post-COVID environment. While yes, many are still working from home, workers at the managerial and executive levels are typically devoting…

In a new twist on the “THIS or THAT?” game, we’re noticing conflicting views regarding the workforce based on economic indicators. On the one hand, pundits are predicting imminent layoffs looming on the horizon. On the other hand, sources are advocating that companies hang on to workers.   Which is correct? Let’s take a look.   Looming…

Looking to fill volumes of workers for the holiday season? Trying to prepare for the coming tax season? Planning farther down the road to staff a summer camp at a university? These scenarios and many others all are ripe for a direct sourcing solution for companies and higher education institutions.   According to Spend Matters, direct…

First, there was quiet quitting. This was a phenomenon in which “quiet quitters” – these were actually highly motivated individuals who felt passionate about what they did – felt unappreciated and overworked. For example, during the pandemic, many people were laid off, yet the work still had to be done. That meant the workers –…