As we approach the end of 2020, we are thankful for the stronger than expected business activities in a few of the technology sectors we serve. Not only are these sectors showing resilience, but in certain cases, they are experiencing growth and are expanding. HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF INDUSTRIES THAT ARE ON A POSITIVE… Read more »
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 42% of the U.S. workforce is working from home. Labor experts say this will not be a temporary occurrence but rather a start of a new business model. In a study conducted by Gartner, 82% of 127 management personnel said they are planning to continue allowing their employees to work remotely, at… Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been accelerating requests for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products to enhance the fight against COVID-19. Leading the way are companies developing diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2. Among these are well-known manufacturers of medical devices and diagnostic tools such as Thermo Fisher, Abbott Laboratories, Cepheid and Roche Molecular Systems…. Read more »
As businesses evaluate what positions are critical in their operations while recovering from COVID-19 and the Shelter-In-Place orders — remote work is expected to be an essential function presently and in the future. In a survey by Gartner, employers said they expect that 48% of their workforce will likely work remotely occasionally even after COVID-19 passed…. Read more »
According to a study performed by PWC Global, a multinational research and advisory firm, the semiconductor industry is expected to grow by $30 billion per year up to 2022. Even with the emergence of COVID-19, there are different markets that are driving the worldwide demand for chips and wafers, which in turn has increased the… Read more »
The Spanish Flu was termed as the “deadliest pandemic of the 20th century” because it had infected one-third of the world’s population and took the lives of 50 million people worldwide; 675,000 in the U.S. Image Credit: CDC.gov It took two years, three waves, and several intermittent lockdowns before herd immunity was reached. Can modern… Read more »
Recovering from the economic tumble caused by the COVID-19 shutdowns is hard to do alone. This is where SoloPoint Solutions can help! We can provide the hiring resources you need to bring your furloughed workers back and hire new employees. We can provide the following services: ✅ Focus on your core business… Let our recruiting… Read more »
As California progresses towards lifting Shelter-In-Place restrictions, do you have a strategy to rebuild your workforce? Having a precise hiring plan could be advantageous towards the road to recovery. This is where SoloPoint Solutions can help. We’ll coordinate with you on your hiring goals, and recruit for in-demand talents on a contract or direct hire… Read more »
As businesses begin to reopen, demand for additional technical workers may arise – especially in critical engineering areas. It is tempting to add consultants to perform services and have them work remotely similar to what internal staff has been doing for the past few months. This can be a slippery slope given California’s AB-5 law… Read more »
Supporting essential businesses meet their challenges is more critical than ever. We are all heavily relying on products and services that deal with health, wellness, and convenient, home-based products. As companies who specialize in diagnostic tests, medical devices, food production, and communications continue to meet the increased demands, they should not struggle due to a… Read more »
