The workforce management landscape is undergoing another major shift. The US Department of Labor’s final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act on independent contractor classification went into effect on March 11, 2024 — proving everything that’s old is new again. The “new” classification rule will restore the multifactor analysis used by courts for decades, ensuring all relevant factors are analyzed to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. The rule addresses seven factors that guide the analysis of a worker’s relationship with a company, including any opportun ..read more

At a time rife with ongoing talent shortages and low unemployment, we’re seeing that it’s more crucial than ever to balance the two cornerstones of recruitment — quality and speed — when sourcing candidates. Many of us naturally lean towards one camp or the other — some are adept at swiftly identifying candidates, while others excel at meticulously vetting applicants to ensure a perfect fit for each client’s needs. But in today’s fiercely competitive candidate market, we can’t afford to focus only on quality or speed — both are essential, and both have to be addressed with equal weight and pri ..read more

Unbelievable as it may seem, the oldest members of Gen Z are already entering the workforce. That means there is a generation coming after them that isn’t in the workforce yet — but will be soon. Members of Gen Alpha are born in 2010 or later. Most are still in elementary or middle school. While it might seem like it’s jumping the gun — and even rather dystopian — to think of this generation as “future workers,” the fact remains: It won’t be long before the oldest members of Gen Alpha are entering the working world. And if there’s one thing we can all agree on in staffing and recruiting, it’s ..read more

In a general election year that kicked off with a recession (albeit a seemingly short and shallow one), staffing businesses are understandably looking for not only stability, but also growth opportunities. This requires a strong economy which, for the professional recruitment sector, also necessitates fair employment regulation in the UK, something that hasn’t yet been delivered in my view. There may be current speculation of a Labour win, but we all know that curve balls can be thrown at us at any time and from any direction. For that reason, our policy team has been highly active in engaging ..read more

It’s probably no great surprise that remote work is the new normal for a majority of internal staffing personnel. More than half, 56%, work remotely three or more days per week, according to data shared by SIA Chief Analyst Barry Asin during Executive Summit North America, which is being held this week in Las Vegas. In addition, 45% of internal workers are remote all five days per week. I got the opportunity today to sit down with Kyle Morey-Leber, chief strategy officer at healthcare staffing firm Lucid Solutions, and learn more about his views of the pros of remote work — the ability to hire ..read more

It’s no secret that employers across the globe are facing significant skills shortages. A growing gap between supply and demand of STEM experts in particular is hitting every sector. Across the defense remit the impact of this dearth of resources has been particularly noted, with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) highlighting in a report last summer that action is urgently needed to recruit and retain defense workers. While there is no easy solution to this workforce crisis, our own report, Delivering the Defence Workforce of the Future, revealed a number of interesting insights that will work for ..read more

Succeeding through uncertainty has become a new imperative for UK businesses. In four short years, employers have navigated numerous seismic shifts — from Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis to the rise of AI and the race to net zero. Given that politically it’s an election year, and economically we’re looking at a year of two halves, companies need resilient workforces and resources that turn unpredictability into progress. So, at Adecco, we’ve identified five megatrends that impact how to source talent for now and contain principles that will also hold true for the next wave of change. Co ..read more

The staffing industry, pivotal in developing the current and future workforce, faces rapid technological shifts and changing employment trends. This dynamic setting requires fresh strategies to tackle challenges like employee burnout, talent retention and client engagement. We examine five key issues across these domains, offering strategic insights and actionable solutions to revitalize the industry, encourage innovation and improve global staffing company employee well-being. Confronting Burnout in the Staffing Industry Burnout extends beyond typical workplace stress to impede creativity and ..read more

Disruption and change may be in the cards this year, but the need for high-tech skills is unlikely to diminish. The top in-demand roles are fairly consistent across companies and include cyber and information security specialists; AI and machine learning workers; data scientists; software engineers; and technical/solution architects. These trends are in line with our 2023 Digital Leadership Report, which captured how employers were seeking to leverage AI and machine learning to help them transform into data-led organizations without compromising security. A recent RSM/US Chamber of Commerce st ..read more

Managers are pivotal to organizational culture, performance improvement and employee engagement. Great managers consistently motivate teams to achieve goals and improve performance. Yet, not all teams are led by great managers. Research by the Work Institute suggests that inadequate management is a leading factor behind employee turnover, with around 75% of voluntary resignations being influenced by managerial behavior. Furthermore, according to Gallup, 70% of the variance in employees’ perceptions of company culture can be attributed to managers. These variations are responsible for increasin ..read more