Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

 Half of all employees interact with temps at least occasionally. .   As the report chart below shows, almost 25% of traditional employees report they work with freelancers on a daily (10%) or weekly (13%) basis. This clearly shows the growing importance contingent labor is playing.

Temping

Success

JANUARY 11, 2023

Even microbusiness owners can benefit from an intern or temp. If a task feeds my priorities, my time is justified. Here’s how to prioritize. Someone else can and should take over certain tasks to save me time. Here’s how to delegate , the smart way. I ask myself, “Will this make money for me right now or anytime in the future?

Temping

Allwork

MAY 28, 2024

According to the data, more than half of Pheonix’s coworking spaces are concentrated in three suburbs: Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tempe. The rise of suburban coworking spaces is not just about numbers, it's about meeting the evolving needs of today's workforce.

Temping

Small Business Labs

APRIL 13, 2012

Lot's of recent news about the continued growth of the contingent workforce, which is the term the corporate world uses for what we call the independent workforce - freelancers, contractors, independent consultants, temps, etc. Recent articles on this topic from the corporate point of view include: 1.

Temping

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

billion on contract labor (freelancers, temps, etc.) .  As with prior years , sole proprietor spend on contract labor caught our eye.    As the chart below shows, U.S. sole proprietors spent about $56.8 in 2016, up from $34.4 billion in 2010.   This is an increase of 65% between 2010 and 2016.  billion to $90.9

2016

Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is a research and industry analyst firm that focuses on contingent work. Their clients are staffing industry firms and corporations that employ contingent and/or temporary workers. The recently released their 2022 employment projections and U.S. staffing industry forecast.

Temping

Allwork

APRIL 28, 2023

Mortenson Office at The Beam on Farmer, Tempe, AZ | Photo Credit: Jason Roehner No More Greenwashing The pandemic ushered in any number of social changes, not least of which was the overnight shift to remote work. And, hopefully, this will be to the benefit of the planet and humanity, with significantly reduced carbon emissions.

Carbon Footprint

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 14, 2012

1) Do try the temp agencies. When on a temp job, work as if you are on probation all the time. When you go for an interview you have to keep in mind that they really do want to hire someone, but you have to make it worth their while to hire you. Look at being unemployed as a full-time job and what you are trying to do is sell yourself.

Temping

Small Business CEO

AUGUST 1, 2019

Well, then hire the services of a temp agency for your Texas-based business. So, if these are the things you are looking to avoid , hire the services of a temp agency for your business and enjoy the following top benefits. Plus, the hiring process takes a lot of time, resources, and energy. Who Is A Staffing Agent?

Temping

Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Consider looking to contractors, temps or other nontraditional employees to ensure you can optimize the day’s profit potential. If staffing is too tight, ensure you are creating an easy-to-use online sales process.

2023

Small Business Labs

JULY 26, 2018

Bloomberg's Inside Google's Shadow Workforce covers the use by Google of what they call TVCs, or “temps, vendors and contractors" According to the article about half of Google's workforce is comprised of TVCs.    We've recently covered a number of studies confirming this.

Google

Success

MAY 22, 2022

Subsequently, he temped as an illustrator for a big ad agency, where he learned early versions of Flash and code-based animation. “I (They’d misheard his birth name as José. No problem. Spanish-speaking colleagues took his calls, and in exchange, he did sketches of their babies and dogs.) I took to that computer stuff so fast,” Frank says. “I

Temping

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 7, 2019

.  They point out in their blog post announcing the service that temp workers currently struggle with rigid scheduling and a lack of information on what jobs are available and how much they pay. They claim Uber Works will fix these problems. 

Temping

Small Business Labs

JANUARY 5, 2012

.  Senior Independents:   Also driving the growth of independent workers is the increasing number of mature workers (those aged 55+) becoming independent (freelancers, consultants, temps, etc.).    Loyalty Meets Daily Deals:   There’s a lot of debate about the merits of daily deals. 

2012

Success

DECEMBER 15, 2023

True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket. Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket ($199) enhances the sleep experience by incorporating the relaxing effects of deep pressure stimulation for reduced stress and anxiety.

Gifts

Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

First stop, Tempe Yarn & Fiber and then on to Tempe Diablo Stadium to watch the Angels and maybe get to say hi to a few of the players we’ve met over the past couple of years in the minors.

Temping

Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 9, 2010

  The Shift to Contingent Workers Turns Employees into Entrepreneurs :  If anything, the shift to contingent workers (part-timers, temps, contractors, freelancers, etc.) .  Here is how we did in 2010: 1.  has been even more pronounced than we expected.  would expand.  "  He was so right. 

2010

Office Dynamics

JUNE 27, 2016

Is your company cost conscious therefore keeping the temp in the office higher than you would like it? Start off by choosing the best clothing for the day ahead of you. Think about your office. Are you near a window where the sun shines in at certain times of the day? How is the circulation in your office? Drink water!

Temping

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 23, 2017

.  Justin Fox's article provides an excellent description of the cyclical forces: What's going on here is what happens at some point in every economic expansion, as a tightening labor market pulls contract workers, freelancers and temps into steady payroll jobs.

2017

Loosely Speaking

JUNE 19, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs 11 Halos – Part 3 (reporting & fans) Friday, June 19, 2009 at 4:19 pm // By: // Category: Baseball Today, he drove to Tempe, to the Angels Tempe Diablo Stadium to report. Received equipment, signed up for his new insurance program (yeah!),

Temping

Small Business Labs

JUNE 5, 2012

Because of this situation, we've decided to conduct deeper research dives this summer on millennial and aging boomer/senior independent workers (freelancers, temps, contractors, etc.). In the U.S.,

Retirement

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

JH recently wrote me and asked the following question, "With so many temp agencies out there, I don't know which is/isn't good. I was wondering if you could give me the name of the temp agency you worked with. The best strategy is to sign up with every single temp agency in town. Thanks so much in advance!"

Temping

C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Traditionally, many companies have relied on temporary staffing for executive assistants or opted for a temp-to-perm approach when hiring a permanent executive assistant, when in reality, there are many advantages that make a permanent executive assistant a better choice from the start.

Temping

Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Instead, younger Europeans "float" from temp job to temp job. The trend they are describing is Europe's shift to a contingent workforce. For younger Europeans (and even older Europeans), this means traditional jobs are near impossible to find.

Temping

Small Business Labs

JUNE 21, 2012

Adjunct faculty is what colleges and universities call temp or part-time professors.  Many  colleges and universities are in financial trouble , which means more temp faculty members. A Portrait of Part-Time Faculty Members is a report on the duties and pay of adjunct university faculty.  Of those, more than 1.3

Temping

Small Business Labs

MAY 22, 2012

 And since there is a glut of Ph.Ds in many fields, schools don't have to pay well to attract temp professors.  Many colleges and universities are in financial trouble , which means more temp faculty members. All of this adds up to situation like the one described in article - a women with a Ph.D

Temping

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The best part is, there are a ton of temp agencies and anyone can apply. The #1 rule of temping is you're not supposed to ask for jobs or try to get employment on your own to honor the relationship and introduction your agent forged with the company you're at. Straight out of college, I joined the temp pool while I was job hunting.

Temping

Job Advice Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

During past weak economic times, companies might hire temps, and once the economy gained strength permanent hiring ensued. Today’s weak economy has changed the psychology of hiring. We have not yet seen that pattern, and there are no signs that it’s on its way. The situation has caused various and serious difficulties for most of [.].

Temping

Job Advice Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

During past weak economic times, companies might hire temps, and once the economy gained strength permanent hiring ensued. Today’s weak economy has changed the psychology of hiring. We have not yet seen that pattern, and there are no signs that it’s on its way. The situation has caused various and serious difficulties for most of [.].

Temping

Small Business Labs

JULY 5, 2011

  This study will examine the significant and growing independent worker (self-employed, freelancer, contractor, temps, etc.) MBO Partners has announced the kickoff of its first annual " State of Independence in America " study.  movement in the US.

Temping

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Gloria just finished a temp assignment and experienced an awful case of sabotaging by a peer admin who is a lot younger than her and has been with the company for a year. While Gloria has finished her temp assignment, she wants to be prepared should she meet Sally Saboteur in the future. Well, this is a tough one.

Temping

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

I was out of work, temping here and there for a year. Don’t underestimate the value of temping. Working for a temp agency can either land you a full-time job or help to keep you employed while you are looking. Taking on temp jobs will introduce you to potential employers where you can showcase your abilities.

Temping

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Gloria just finished a temp assignment and experienced an awful case of sabotaging by a peer admin who is a lot younger than her and has been with the company for a year. While Gloria has finished her temp assignment, she wants to be prepared should she meet Sally Saboteur in the future. Well, this is a tough one.

Temping

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 23, 2008

Temporary Secretary – Paul McCartney - “All I need is help for a little while” I got back into the workforce through a temp agency. When you are temping, act as if you are on an interview every day. It is a foot in the door.

Temping

Loosely Speaking

MARCH 18, 2010

Tomorrow, down the hill to Tempe for an Angels’ Spring Training. I hope your trip to Tempe is awesome! And for the rest of today, my reward is that I can haul my knitting bag on over to Yavapai College and see how they do today on the diamond. Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change?

Temping

Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 28, 2016

A Temp Or Staffing Agency Can Simplify Your Job Search. If you are tired of endless online job searches that do not seem to match you with a great job in your chosen career, you may want to consider using a temp or staffing agency.… How do you stand out in the complicated online world of applying for jobs?

Agencies

Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

It began several years ago when I started working for Mr. H as a temp. Then one day I discovered that every admin is valued and the true value of the profession of the administrative assistant! I’d like to share my journey of discovery with you. What started out as a two-week assignment ended up lasting for seven years!

Negotiating