Understaffed? Consider Independent Contractors for Temp Work and Beyond
While hiring rates continue to outpace quit rates, companies are still struggling to fill jobs. Moreover, the lack of productivity is costing businesses billions. How many billions? A recent survey estimated labor shortages cost businesses nearly $738 billion from 2020 [...]
The Rise of the Gig Economy and Contingent Workers
A new world of work is here and many eyes are on the future of the gig economy. Built largely on flexibility for both workers and businesses alike, the gig economy empowers contingent workers to choose how, when, and where [...]
Gig Workers: Finding a Steady Supply of Labor for the Supply Chain
Of all the industries affected by the shortage of workers, supply chain has been hit the hardest. Production slowed down for many industries when workers were out sick during the pandemic. Then, businesses had shortages and trouble keeping up with [...]
Navigating Seasonality: What to Do During Peak Season
With the holidays right around the corner, peak season is here and many businesses are gearing up for sudden spikes in demand. Seasonality impacts planning, staffing, and income in big ways. And if your business is experiencing a peak season now, it's time for a game plan.
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Side Jobs Part 1: General Labor for Temp Workers
Whether you’re working to pay off debt, want to build your own business, or are looking toward other financial goals, chances are you’ve heard of the side hustle. Not only can gig work provide solid income for temp workers who [...]
How to Engage your Favorite Workers
Monica Plaza on Dec. 13, 2021
Building an efficient and productive company can be an ongoing challenge. There are tough moments at every step, but here we focus on finding the right workers, when you need them. One way to make this process easier is to [...]
Meeting the Supply Chain Rising Demand for Workers
Monica Plaza on Dec. 8, 2021
The once-mighty global supply chain is facing a reckoning. As businesses and workers head into the holiday season, several supply chain-related trends may affect how good their holidays really are. According to industry experts, the holiday season will only make [...]
Keeping Your Temporary Workers Happy and Engaged
Katie Evans-Reber on Nov. 29, 2021
Working with temporary workers may be a great advantage to your business — from helping out with a variety of tasks during seasonal spikes, to promoting your business through word-of-mouth if they enjoyed working with your company. Temporary workers may [...]
Delta, burnout, and wages: What’s affecting Americans who are looking for work right now
Wonolo on Oct. 26, 2021
Job searching on its own can be a long and exhausting process. Factor in health concerns about the pandemic and the Delta variant, and the job search can become even more frustrating. That's according to a recent survey conducted by [...]
