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Rules and Laws for Hiring Freelancers in 2026: What You Need to Know

Hiring freelancers? Read our compliance guide to worker classifications, freelancer and independent contractor...

6.03.2026

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How to Vet and Choose the Right Freelancer

Learn how to evaluate freelance candidates for quality and how to hire an independent contractor that has the skills...

5.11.2026

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How to Write a Freelance Project Brief: Your Roadmap to High-Quality Results

Want to hire the best independent contractors? Learn how to write a freelance job posting for better proposals and...

5.15.2026

12 Top Freelance Jobs to Consider Hiring For in 2026

Discover the best independent contractor jobs and freelance roles to hire for in 2026 to help your business thrive.

5.15.2026

Ask an HR Pro: Can You Ask Applicants for Their Salary History?

Is it illegal to ask for salary history? Learn about salary history bans, compliance, and how to determine fair pay...

3.31.2026

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Are Freelancers More Expensive Than Full-Time Employees? A Side-By-Side Comparison

Hiring independent contractors vs. employees: which is more expensive? Get a side-by-side comparison to find out if...

5.15.2026

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How to Build a Strategy for Hiring 1099 Employees in 2026

Does hiring an independent contractor or freelancer make sense for your business? Learn how to create a freelance...

5.15.2026

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Hiring Freelancers and Independent Contractors

Thinking about hiring a freelancer, independent contractor, 1099 employee, or per diem employee? Read these best...

5.15.2026

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Candidate Assessment Tools: How to Find the Right Fit

Stop guessing and start measuring! Discover how candidate assessments improve hiring accuracy and which tools are...

2.19.2026

Ask an HR Pro: What Workforce Metrics Should I Be Tracking?

Turnover, engagement, or ROI? Vickie Krolak, iHire’s Principal of Outsourced HR Services, breaks down the essential...

1.28.2026

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Skills Over Degrees: The Future of Hiring [Questions, Answers & Poll Results]

Dive deep into skills-based hiring with the questions, answers, and poll results from iHire’s webinar, “Skills Over...

8.27.2025

The State of Online Recruiting 2025: Key Insights for Smarter Hiring [Video Webinar]

From AI adoption to innovative talent sourcing strategies, this webinar highlights data-driven findings from iHire’s...

9.23.2025

Ask an HR Pro: What Is an I-9 Audit?

Learn what an I-9 audit is, how to prepare for an I-9 audit, and why proper I-9 form compliance is crucial for your...

7.31.2025

Skills Over Degrees: The Future of Hiring [Video Webinar]

Watch this webinar and Q&A and learn how to revolutionize your recruiting process with skills-based hiring strategies.

8.21.2025

How to Attract Passive Candidates: 3 Strategies That Work

Discover how to attract and source passive candidates to proactively connect with qualified talent and fill your...

9.11.2025

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Stop Scrambling: Build a Hiring Advantage With Talent Pipelining [Questions, Answers & Poll Results]

View the questions, answers, and poll results from iHire’s webinar, “Stop Scrambling: Build a Hiring Advantage With...

6.20.2025

Ask an HR Pro: What Is a Passive Candidate?

Get expert tips on passive candidate sourcing, proven ways to engage passive candidates, and more in this Ask an HR...

5.27.2025

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Fake Candidates Are Getting Smarter. Here’s How to Stay Ahead

Remote work and AI have given rise to bad actors in the hiring world. Learn how to spot and avoid fake candidates.

5.20.2025

Stop Scrambling: Build a Hiring Advantage With Talent Pipelining [Video Webinar]

Struggling to fill roles fast? Watch this webinar to discover how to build and maintain a talent pipeline that keeps...

6.11.2025

Recruitment Marketing 101: Where Hiring Meets Brand Storytelling

Learn how to attract talent with recruitment marketing: the key to reaching active and passive job seekers with an...

5.12.2025