Today’s guest blogger is Mark Arrow. Mark is the CEO/President of Headcount Management. Besides being an NPAworldwide vendor, speaker and staffing industry advocate, Headcount currently services multiple NPA clients. Headcount is a leader in back-office solutions designed specifically for staffing agencies. Today he discusses some of the legal, tax, and payroll challenges associated with distributed workforces.

Headcount makes doing staffing deals (also known as: contract, temp, contingent) simple for NPAworldwide members. Essentially, once candidates are placed, Headcount will professionally onboard, insure and payroll employees. Headcount also invoices clients (with your agency’s branding), accounts for all monies, provides detailed KPI’s and profit reports…and of course, profits. The Back Office, their newest initiative, is the industry’s easiest way for agencies to produce weekly payroll, invoices, and profit reporting via agency insurance and funding.

Since 2008, Headcount has helped staffing firms across all 50 states mitigate liability, reduce costs, and maintain full hiring compliance. Here are some testimonials.

Technological advancements have paved the way for increased work flexibility among employees. Remote working, coupled with the freedom for employees to choose their working hours has emerged as crucial factors in attracting and retaining talented individuals. Yes, some companies have resisted remote work. However, embracing distributed workforces and contingent labor can prove advantageous for both the company and the workers involved. Read the rest of this entry »