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Contract Hiring and Permanent Hiring are Two Different Beasts. Here’s How to Get More Strategic About It.
Contingent Staffing (contract) and Permanent Hire are the two main modes of staffing these days. But companies need to be aware: these are two very different talent markets, with different processes to hire. Here’s why you can’t treat them like two sides of the same coin.

What Will the Holiday Supply Chain Look Like This Year?
Every year, Supply Chain professionals spring into action to move massive amounts of inventory for Black Friday, American Thanksgiving and the holidays. It’s going to look a little different this year. But what’s it going to look like, exactly? As anyone in the field...

Stop Trying to Hire the “Right” Candidate. Start Trying to Hire an Amazing Candidate.
The market for hiring Supply Chain talent remains tough. Maybe even more-so than before COVID-19. Here’s the latest hiring advice from Argentus.

Check Out This Awesome Free Resource for Supply Chain Professionals
Shining the light on Supply Chain Canada Ontario Institute’s free online webinar series to help Supply Chain professionals respond to COVID-19 challenges.

Has COVID-19 Accelerated the Shift to Contingent Staffing?
COVID-19 has changed the shape of the workplace – from remote work, to enhanced safety protocols, to renewed focus on employee wellness. A faster shift to contingent staffing for strategic roles could be another key change.

Here’s Why Referrals are Still the Key to Hiring
In an age of automated recruiting systems, there’s still nothing more powerful than the most battle-tested hiring technique in the book: the referral.

Supply Chain Salaries Update: The Gender Pay Gap is Narrowing
A new exhaustive survey digs into the salary picture for Supply Chain professionals – with interesting findings about crucial skills, salary growth, and the gender pay gap in the field.

Why are there Still Not Enough Women in Supply Chain Leadership Roles?
Women have made tremendous strides in the Supply Chain Management profession — yet a new survey shows that the percentage of women in leadership roles is still low.

Improve Supply Chain Security With CTPAT Compliance
A successful supply chain is typically one that evolves to meet changing needs and continually improves. One way to consider enhancing your supply chain is to get a CTPAT certification.
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