In recent years, the United States has seen a massive change in the way work gets done, as companies have shifted towards more of a project-based workflow with contract and freelance work now prevalent than ever. We saw a huge shift in this direction after the 2008 recession and it is likely that the coronavirus pandemic will have a similar…

“Can a company hire a contractor direct?” We get asked this question from time to time here at Expect, so I thought we’d focus today’s blog on it. The short answer is yes, but a better question to ask is whether your company should hire a contractor direct, and the answer to that depends on your access to quality candidates,…

On the surface, resource extraction and app development share very little in common. Lumber, oil & gas, and mining are some of the most established, longest-tenured industries in North America, while the majority of apps developed this year are very much products of this day and age. Mining conglomerates typically don’t design dating apps or food delivery services. The only…

Hiring contract engineers is a savvy way to do business in the best of times, but the practice is even more beneficial to employers when business is slow. During the lean years of early-stage growth, hiring the right contract engineers will help cut costs while still delivering a high-quality product. The same benefit can be unlocked during economic recessions and…

The decision to hire a contact engineer is often a good one…but it’s just the first step. You still need to find the right engineer for your project. Here are a few things to consider before making your decision. Are you going to use a staffing agency or find your own engineer? The most common way to find a qualified…

In 2021, people have been quitting their jobs in record numbers in what has been dubbed ‘the great resignation’. Across the country, low-wage retail and hospitality jobs are going unfilled, to the horror of fast-food patrons (and franchise owners) everywhere. You’ve probably seen this mentioned on the news or seen social media screenshots of ‘I quit’ signs plastered to drive-thru…

Every hiring manager in the country wants the best engineers working on their project, but finding and securing the right talent can be a much tougher task than it seems. Some Things to Consider Before Selecting a Contract Engineer For people with an HR background, assessing engineers for short-term contracts is tough. Engineers have specialized skills that don’t necessarily translate…

We live in an on-demand society, where almost everything is available with the click of a button and delivered right to our doorsteps. We don’t need to leave our houses to order a movie…or dinner from a local restaurant…or an item from halfway across the world. You can hire on-demand housekeeping and file your taxes online from your couch. If…