If Uber were a staffing firm…
When you push the magic button on your phone to request a driver, an email is sent to one of the thousands of Uber “taxi recruiters” around the country. The taxi recruiter searches its database of registered drivers for those with the same zip code as the passenger, and begins […]
Human cloud, IT staffing firms eye each other – warily
Everyone’s talking about it – the human cloud. Proponents argue the human cloud will change the world of work by allowing companies to use online platforms, to get the best talent. Others are not so convinced.
Despite the dialogue, what does the advent of the human cloud […]
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Gender inequality is as old as commerce. Today, despite more women graduating college and pursuing advanced careers, there are far more men than women in many fields, most notably in technology. PowerToFly, a New York-based startup, is taking a crack at solving this centuries-old problem through its own creative blend of online talent marketplace meets social […]
Ask any hiring manager and you will hear the war for talent is heating up. At the same time, however, there is an ironic gap: millions of newly minted college graduates complain they can’t find work. What gives?
Part of the problem is a need for deeper insight about workers’ skills. It turns out college degrees […]
Finding a new angle on sourcing and recruiting approaches is something all recruiters like to take a crack at. And even more so now, given the war for talent. Placing a bet and winning, however, is not so common. But New England-based startup Appcast believes it may have hit the jackpot.
In a combination of business […]
Ben Franklin once famously quipped, “Nothing is sure but death and taxes.” While the topic of taxes and statutory expenses may not win you many friends at a cocktail party, the keen staffing executive knows that understanding one’s statutory expenses is critical for maintaining healthy margins. Due to a number of factors, including higher-than-average […]
