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
Will we ever go back to the office?
Companies of all sizes and industries across the US economy move to remote work.
Source: Yahoo! Finance
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
It’s BS that Uber will shut down: Aquent CEO
Uber and Lyft ordered to make California drivers employees as AB5 requires.
Source: Yahoo! Money
10 employers that provide health benefits to all employees equally
Aquent highlighted as a benefits equality pioneer along with some of America’s top employers.
Source: U.S News & World Report
Can companies be “anti-racist?”
Start by looking at executive privilege and the tiered workforce.
Source: Quartz
“Algorithmic bias” in the gig economy
It’s time the companies take steps to change.
Source: Yahoo! Finance
Aquent announces three-pronged initiative to foster racial equality and social justice
Company educates staff on social justice, ensures they have time to vote, and makes financial commitment to NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Source: Aquent