The Rise of the Gig Economy and Contingent Workers

A new world of work is here and many eyes are on the future of the gig economy. Built largely on flexibility for both workers and businesses alike, the gig economy empowers contingent workers to choose how, when, and where…

8 Reasons to Outsource Your Warehousing Operations

When it comes to warehousing, there are many reasons why it might be a good idea to outsource to a third-party specialist. In fact, if you’ve been handling your own warehousing functions for a while, you may have already come…

Gig Workers: Finding a Steady Supply of Labor for the Supply Chain

Of all the industries affected by the shortage of workers, supply chain has been hit the hardest. Production slowed down for many industries when workers were out sick during the pandemic. Then, businesses had shortages and trouble keeping up with…

What is Workforce Diversity?

In recent years, this country has undergone a paradigm shift, particularly when it comes to inclusion. More and more, professionals that may have once faced discrimination are now speaking up – and the smartest companies are beginning to take notice.…

Advantages of Temp-to-Perm Hiring: Benefits, Best Practices, and More

Temp-to-perm (temporary to permanent) hiring offers numerous advantages for employers. The concept is also commonly called temp-to-hire, and in some cases, you may hear it referred to as "try-before-you-hire." All of these terms make the meaning of temp-to-perm obvious: it's…

Wonolo’s Year in Review: 2022 and Temporary Workers

2022 was a big year for Wonolo! Full of important milestones and big wins for everyone, here are some of the 2022 highlights for both our customers and temporary workers on our platform. A Snapshot of Temp Work on Wonolo…

What is Temp to Hire?

Definition of Temp-to-Hire Temp-to-hire is a working arrangement in which a worker is hired first on a temporary basis – usually through a temporary staffing agency – with the possibility of the position becoming full-time. It's not a guaranteed full-time…

What is a Staffing Plan and How Do You Create One?

Whether you're focused on creating a new position, scaling your workforce, or simply performing a re-hire, it's imperative that you create a staffing plan first. Doing so helps to ensure that all bases are covered within HR, but it also…

Complete Guide to Using Contract Labor: Benefits, Rules for Hiring, Laws, Standard Practices and More

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, independent contractors made up a whopping 6.9% of the American workforce in May of 2018 – and that doesn't even account for the on-call and temporary workers who make up roughly another 3%…