Global expansion is easier today than ever before. Technology offers real-time connectivity, and companies can service and support their worldwide client base just as easily as they can service and support those in their own backyard. But American companies are often slower to go global. Perhaps driven by necessity, European businesses expand internationally about 19 months…

Gig economy workers can help you grow and scale your business with the proper strategy in place. Innovative Employee Solutions vice president of human resources, Tania Fiero, weighs in on Entrepreneur.com’s article “3 Ways to Utilize Gig Economy Freelancers to Transform Your Business”. Read the full article here. 1. Sell your leadership on the gig economy If…

Today, companies are turning toward an agile business structure to ensure they’re meeting the needs of their customers and the entire business marketplace. As a result, they’re searching for talent to meet shifting demands. More and more, they're finding that talent in independent contractors. In fact, a survey by Upwork and the Freelancers Union projects that over half of the…

Businesses can count on one thing in when it comes to the economy: change. But uncertainty brings with it a promise of opportunity if they remain flexible in their thinking and planning. Being able to pivot can help avoid the turmoil of disruption — an essential ability in a rapidly moving marketplace. The recently released…

The gig economy has solved many problems for companies and has presented many opportunities for workers. But it presents several regulatory and HR compliance issues. Are you sure your business is in compliance with its online talent? Use this HR compliance checklist to figure out whether your company is handling everything correctly. Please see the…

Companies typically only consider their full-time employees when it comes to accommodating ongoing workloads or launching special initiatives. But they're missing out on the advantages of total talent management. Read the full article on TLNT to learn more about this model and how HR and talent leaders can prepare for the shift toward total talent…

More than two millennia ago, Greek philosopher Heraclitus observed that change “is the only constant.” It's a sentiment that no human resources professional would argue with.   The economic landscape has undergone tremendous upheavals over the past 20 years, much of it due to the tech-driven Fourth Industrial Revolution. Consequently, businesses owe it to their…

As the needs of companies have evolved to include alternative workers, total talent management solutions have entered the mainstream. By definition, total talent management includes full-time employees, freelancers, temporary workers, agencies, independent contractors, gig workers, and even robots to address ongoing staffing needs.   Traditional hiring is one aspect of total talent management models, but complete reliance on full-time staff is…

There’s no single trick for getting employees to stick with you. But when you treat them right, they are more likely to stay. To make sure your business isn’t haunted by potential new hires who ghost you, don’t be afraid to think a bit differently. See the full article on glassdoor.com to learn how to…

Bunker, the leading instant business insurance and compliance platform for independent workers and enterprises, shined the spotlight on leaders in contingent workforce landscape. IES was honored to be interviewed by bunker and share our story which stretches over 45 years.   Check out the full IES feature on the Bunker Spotlight to learn: The inspiration…