Transferable Skills
When considering a job opportunity, it is always beneficial to stop and take the time to ponder one’s potential in the workplace. We as individuals have so much to offer and most of the time when you read a job description, you might not check all of the boxes. But there are so many skills…
Read NowBest Practices to Ensure Temporary Worker Safety
Analysis of workers’ compensation data indicates that the risk of experiencing work-related injuries may be higher for contingent workers than for non-contingents. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “host employers are responsible for protecting the safety and health of all workers, whether temporary or permanent.” It may surprise you to learn that:…
Read NowThe Challenge of Defining an Independent Contractor
Over the years, the Department of Labor (DOL), individual states, and the courts have attempted to establish a clear, unified definition of an independent contractor. While similar, each varies enough to cause employer confusion and increased litigation. While this is not a quick and easy definition in a dictionary, most definitions are based on the…
Read NowWalking the Salary Discussion Tightrope
Over the past five years, there has been a growing trend to implement salary history bans. These laws are aimed at ending the cycle of pay inequity experienced by women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups. Workers who have experienced pay discrimination will continue to do so in potential jobs if the salary offered is based…
Read NowWhen Competing for Talent, Employers Eye Time to Hire
In a period of talent scarcity, the ability to reduce time to hire (a.k.a. time to fill) is critical when competing for great talent. Speedy hiring, especially in cases where droves of workers are needed such as for seasonal work, it seems, is now a “thing” in the HR world. Does shrinking time to fill…
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Skills vs. Degrees: Are the Tides Turning?
As you look around, it’s not difficult to see that there’s a dire need for employees, and it’s not just in restaurants. Entire industries are facing labor shortages, and one emerging strategy to address talent scarcity is to emphasize skills rather than degrees. Could the tides be turning? Today’s job market is shifting and changing…
Read NowWhat is Work-Life Synergy and How to Apply it to your life
I think we have all heard the term “work-life balance” but what about work-life synergy? According to an article on Medium.com “Work-life balance implies there are two sides competing, like weights on opposite sides of a scale, and by compartmentalizing you can focus fully on one and then the other. Work-life synergy focuses on finding ways…
Read NowBuilding Relationships and Networks While Working Remotely
Building relationships is no easy task and it gets especially tricky when you start a fully remote job. Whether you are looking to build relationships with your co-workers or make some new connections in the industry, there are ways to put yourself out there and make some new professional connections. Find Common Ground Finding common…
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Using Social Media Like a Professional
Hopping on social media as a professional can be a scary endeavor, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. There are ways to present yourself and your “brand” as a well put together individual with a lot to offer the working world. Here are a few ways to approach social media as a business professional.…
Read NowWhy Contingent Labor Might be Right for You
Contingent Labor includes several different types of workers including Temporary Contractors, Consultants, Independent Contractors, Gig Workers, or Freelancers. Sometimes these roles catch a little bit of flack because they might not be considered “permanent” employees. That’s a common misconception; many contingent engagements last for years, and you can most certainly still get the full-time hours…
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