Remote work wasn’t invented by COVID
For some people, it has been the norm for years.
Source: CBS17
Prop 22 passes in California
Gig companies can continue to evade employee benefits and labor laws.
Source: Fox Business
Aquent believes in benefits equality
"No" on California’s Prop 22; yes to fair and equal benefits everywhere.
A shift to work-from-home changes everything
Cities will get more high paying jobs when they focus on attracting talented people.
Source: WCCB News 10
It’s “worthy” accomplishments that really matter
An idea born at a student newspaper became staffing leader Aquent with a record of firsts.
Source: Leadership with Heart
Aquent honored for outstanding work-based learning programs
Gymnasium offers innovative, effective skill-building for temporary and contract workers.
Source: American Staffing Association
Remote work is here to stay
Employees like it, employers save, and productivity remains high.
Source: Bloomberg
To fix gig economy racial bias, fix rating systems
Like anywhere in American society, prejudices on the basis of color are there.
Source: Quartz
Aquent becomes first staffing firm to allow clients to defer employer FICA taxes
Company helping businesses to free up cash flow during COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Aquent
Aquent is sole Platinum winner in PRO Unlimited 2019 Awards
Global Supplier Awards for Service recognize staffing agencies that go above and beyond in contingent workforce quality.
Source: PRWEB
The law applies to gig companies too
Ordered to treat drivers as employees, Lyft suspends services in California.
Source: Cheddar TV (at Facebook)
Uber, Lyft’s free ride on benefits must end
Millions of workers have been misclassified for years.
Source: Boston Business Journal