Welcome to the weekly news roundup! Below are the top stories we’ve read or shared this week affecting our industry.

Tuesday: 72% of freelancers who also have “regular” jobs want to quit and work entirely for themselves, so says a new study. Why? Freedom to work when they choose. (SIA Daily News)

Tuesday: This article offers some tips to get you settled into a new temp position quickly and happily. Keep these in mind when you start your next assignment. (Payscale)

Wednesday: A new court case this week helped further define the differences between an employee vs. an independent contractor. Learn how to ensure you’re classified correctly with some behavioral, financial and relationship questions. (Workforce)

Wednesday: More research on how CIOs are utilizing flexible labor, and this study expects this number to keep growing. Skills in demand include enterprise architecture, business analysis and mobile solutions. (SIA Daily News)

Have a great weekend, everyone.

Welcome to the weekly news roundup! Below are the top stories we’ve read or shared this week affecting our industry.

Tuesday: A camera crew stopped by the Fieldglass booth during the ISM Conference last week. Find out what our director of account services, Jim Brozny, had to say about Fieldglass and the show. (My Purchasing Center)

Wednesday: Looking for stability, benefits and opportunities without the typical bureaucracy, invisibility or slow-pace of large organizations? Check out the 10 best Fortune 500 companies to work for. (AOL Jobs)

Thursday: Here’s a great article on the way HP is addressing its cost-cutting objectives – and transforming its business processes at the same time. Think: best-of-breed SaaS players. (Enterprise Irregulars)

Today: A little Friday fun… how much are you planning to shell out on Mom this year for Mother’s Day? Together we’re expected to spend over $20 billion. (Forbes)

Have a great weekend, everyone. For those celebrating Mother’s Day, enjoy your special plans!

Welcome to the weekly news roundup! Below are the top stories we’ve read or shared this week affecting our industry.

Tuesday: As an Illinois Technology Association member, we appreciate all the work the ITA does to help promote and grow the Chicago tech community. Read here about their new focus on larger firms. (Crain’s Chicago Business)

Wednesday: By 2016, almost 80% of the workforce will be comprised of millennials. This study explains their work habits and needs, but points out one consistency between this group and non-millennials alike – everyone wants more flexible work hours and the ability to work remotely. (Talent Management)

Wednesday: Just another example of how fine the line is between the various worker types. Learn what to do when your consultants don’t quality as independent contractors but still insist on being treated as such. (Collabrus)

Wednesday: Today’s modern job seekers don’t respond to outdated recruiter tactics. Take a peek inside how it all works and learn how to recruit the best workers. (CWS 3.0)

Thursday: Just for fun… we all know what it’s like to be tied to technology. This article outlines 21 bad habits – and why we should break them. (CIO)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Welcome to the weekly news roundup! Below are the top stories we’ve read or shared this week affecting our industry.

Monday: Are you looking for temporary work in or around Raleigh, NC? You’re in luck! The area has the highest expected temp job growth through 2014. Check out the other 19 on the list. (The Hiring Site)

Tuesday: Allegis Group Services and HCI Research recently joined forces on a new study. First, check out AGS’ take on the changing workforce today in this new blog post (study available at the end). (Allegis Group Services)

Wednesday: In this press release, one staffing firm discusses how the state of the economy has caused more and more older workers to take on temporary positions. (Digital Journal)

Wednesday: Talk about analytics. Google uses independent hiring committees and 40-50 pages of information for every candidate to make their hiring decisions. Learn how this affects the hiring manager process. (CWS 3.0)

Wednesday: Analyst Chris Dwyer presents his second post in a series on best practices for managing the contingent workforce. In this post he focuses on strategies to leverage program data. (CPO Rising)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Welcome to the weekly news roundup! Below are the top stories we’ve read or shared this week affecting our industry.

Tuesday: Robert Half International and BMO Capital Markets comment on the current demand for temporary workers. (Investor’s Business Daily)

Wednesday: Are you really getting enough out of your quarterly business reviews? Learn about some components of strategic QBRs. (CWS 3.0)

Thursday: Are you a new freelancer and unsure of how much your going rate should be? Check out this complete guide for establishing and negotiating your client rates. (Lifehacker)

Today: Several Silicon Valley technology companies are pushing to make the immigration process easier in order to access talented foreign workers. (The Globe and Mail)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Welcome to the weekly news roundup! Below are the top stories we’ve read or shared this week affecting our industry.

Monday: This article celebrates the good news in the job market. Among the details, 40% of employers plan to hire temporary and contract workers this year, according to a forecast by CareerBuilder. (USA Today)

Wednesday: Thinking of taking a new temporary job, with the possibility to be hired on full-time? This article outlines some great reasons why a temp-to-perm position can be great for your career. (Huffington Post)

Thursday: All independent contractors must excel as project managers to be successful. Here are seven strategies to help run a successful project from beginning to end. (MBO Partners)

Today: Ardent Partners’ analyst Chris Dwyer shares some points to consider when looking to drive additional value from your contingent workforce. Check out his thoughts on whether analytics are worth it and the importance of supplier management. (CPO Rising)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Welcome to the weekly news roundup! Below are the top stories we’ve read or shared this week affecting our industry.

Monday: As part of its “Reworking Labor” series, this WSJ article introduces us to the Freelancer’s Union, which provides health insurance and advocates for contractors. The union hopes to reach one million members in the next three years. (Wall Street Journal)

Monday: What types of technology solutions does a staffing company need to be successful? Task management and social media tools are on the list, as is VMS solutions. (Staffing Robot)

Wednesday: Some experts argue that the new Affordable Care Act, requiring businesses with more than 50 employees to offer insurance, could lead to another temporary staffing boon. (Washington Post)

Wednesday: Do you work in the IT field? Good news. Almost 70% of respondents in a survey by TEKsystems say demand for IT professionals will always outpace supply. And, see the top five companies that IT pros want to work for. (SIA Daily News)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Welcome to the weekly news roundup! Below are the top stories we’ve read or shared this week affecting our industry.

Monday: Are you in the customer service profession? How about engineering? Both of these careers are in high demand in 2013. Read through the rest of the list for your best shot at scoring a new gig. (Adecco Blog)

Tuesday: Industry analysts weigh in on this article on how to manage the contingent workforce. Learn the basic principles of how a VMS works and the typical benefits that can be achieved. (Workforce.com)

Wednesday: We all have heard the news. The workforce is shifting from full-time employment to temporary work. A new study just predicted how much of America’s workforce will be freelance by 2020. Click through to find out. (Quartz)

Today: Organizations have been singing the praises of cloud technology for years. The benefits – like cost savings, scalability and reliability – are proven. Learn about the positive impact of cloud technology adoption within the staffing industry. (The Staffing Stream)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Welcome to the weekly news roundup! Below are the top stories we’ve read or shared this week affecting our industry.

Tuesday: Two new studies are proving the move to and benefits of cloud technology. A recent CDW survey found that 50+% of organizations are adopting cloud. And, another study by Rackspace Hosting shows the majority are recognizing cost savings and increased profits. (CIO)

Wednesday: Searching for an overview of the shift towards a flexible, non-employee workforce? Look no further. (M Squared Consulting)

Wednesday: Three must-haves for VMS adoption – buy-in, process clarity and usability. Read about how Staffing Industry Analysts say each can affect your contingent workforce program’s success. (CWS 3.0)

Wednesday: There are several keys to ensuring independent workers are classified correctly. Check out this article for three tips. (Wall Street Journal)

Did we miss anything? Let us know in comments. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Welcome to the weekly news roundup! Below are the top stories we’ve read or shared this week affecting our industry.

Tuesday: Did you attend Staffing Industry Analysts Executive Forum last week? If not, no worries. The firm compiled the top tweets from the event. Read through to quickly catch up on the latest news and trends. (SIA)

Tuesday: Barry Asin makes 18 predictions for the staffing industry in 2018. Among them, the industry will be worth $160 billion, and, at #11, “Maturing VMS, MSP and RPO models morph into the next big thing.” (SIA)

Thursday: Are you a tractor-trailer truck driver? Or, better yet, a “team assembler”? Check out the most in-demand temp jobs right now. (SIA)

Friday: The Jobs Report is out, and the news is good. This past month the U.S. had one of the largest job gains in the past 12 months and the lowest unemployment level since December 2008. (Adecco)

Did we miss anything? Let us know in comments. Have a great weekend, everyone!