Sessions
Concurrent Session
The Rise and Risks of the Contingent Workforce
Lincoln CDE
Tuesday 04/29/2014 03:15 PM - 04:30 PM
1.25 HR Credit
| Competencies: Consultation, HR Expertise
| Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
This session will examine the reasons behind the growth of this workforce and the advantages of using temporary labor to achieve your business objectives.
Utilizing temporary labor can provide significant cost savings over taking on the burden of permanent employees. However, there are risks involved when employing contingent workers and potential mistakes can be very costly. You will learn about the risks you need to consider when employing contingent workers including independent contractor misclassification and co-employment issues. Lastly, you will learn key strategies to mitigate your risk such as wisely selecting workforce employers, separating sourcing workers from employment, and conforming to internal best practices.
