Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. Contingent work—for which people are hired on a temporary, ...

As contingent workers become central to today’s workforce, many are still expected to “hit the ground running” with little support. Structured mentorship can change that. By accelerating onboarding, ...

It’s increasingly clear that creating an exceptional employee experience (EX) can be a competitive advantage to attract and maintain top talent. Faced with multiple opportunities, the most skilled ...

The committee will review the Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS) of the Current Population Survey, which provides key measures of contingent workers, alternative work arrangements, and insights on the ...

While contingent work can offer both the employer and employees greater flexibility, that flexibility isn’t always ideal. The labor market has undergone many fundamental shifts over the course of ...

Stephen Luebkert was laid off in March 2009 from a Boston-based semiconductor company. He lived for four months on his severance while he looked for another full-time job and eventually ended up ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. The team at Mackin Talent takes great pride in the way they treat their employees. “It’s one of the things that sets us apart from ...