A new analysis into the state of the gig economy shows impactful opportunities for employers. Read more
Vulgar music at work ‘is’ discrimination; Starbucks in row over Pride decorations
In this week's HR news round-up: a judge has ruled vulgar work music is discriminatory. Meanwhile, Starbucks stands accused of banning staff from putting … Read more
Can you freelance your HR shop?
On episode 111 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Madeline Laurano, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss the 12 … Read more
Could your contractors be classed as employees?
Q: When is an employee not an employee? A: When they’re a contractor. For years things were literally as simple as that. As someone who gave their services … Read more
Gig workers set to become employees; Starbucks ‘illegally’ sacked worker for union activ…
Gig workers could soon become employees When is an employee not an employee? What they’re a contractor. For years contractors have been arguing that they … Read more
4 Questions About Gig Workers That Make Companies Squirm
As gig workers become more prevalent, companies must increasingly consider — and often reconsider — all sorts of questions related to employing such … Read more
What Drivers Want Should Determine California’s AB5 vs. Uber and Lyft
Following a recent temporary reprieve granted by a California appeals court, Uber and Lyft recently managed to avoid having to follow through on their … Read more
Best Hire Ever: California Has No Love for Gig Workers (featuring Phil North & John Hollon)
In Episode 12 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with with Phil North (VP of People at Handled) and John Hollon (managing editor at Fuel 50, senior writer … Read more
Stop Treating Contingent Workers Like…Contingent Workers
To manage the challenges of a major recession, companies often rely on the flexibility and skills of an external workforce — contingent workers, … Read more
The Pandemic’s Impact on the Gig Economy
Organizations historically plan for occurrences like natural disasters, energy shortages, and digital outages (remember Y2K?). They invest billions in … Read more