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The Contingent Workforce and Public Decision Making

Small Business Labs

 It suggests rethinking a range of laws and policies including employment rules, zoning, K12 education and health care due to the shift to the contingent workforce. " The article goes on to suggest that governments at all levels need to respond to the rapidly growing number of contingent (freelancers, contractors, temps, etc.)

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Grim Job Market Continues for Young Americans

Small Business Labs

 The Economic Policy Institute's The Class of 2012 lays out how the job situation is for those 25 and younger. Useful data for parents trying to show the value of a college education to their kids. The grim job market is a key reason more young Americans are pursuing work as independents (temps, freelancers, etc.).

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More Canadians Becoming Freelancers

Small Business Labs

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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The Structural Shift to a Contingent Workforce

Small Business Labs

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients.   The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

3) Work with temping and recruiting agencies – all of them When you are looking for a job, contact every temp and recruiting agency in town. 8) Be responsive I have a personal policy to respond to all emails within 24 hours if not if within 7 hours at most. And, it’s actually happened. Typically, I am pretty successful at this.