Posted by EDI Staffing on January 10, 2018

The New Year is here and is already shaping up to be a transformative year in the tech world. Here are five things to be on the lookout for in the next 12 months. 1. The Demise of ICOs Cryptocurrency became one of the biggest buzzwords of 2017. As interest in the blockchain-fueled tech exploded, […]

Posted by EDI Staffing on September 13, 2017

One can argue that Cyber-crime is one of the main threats facing businesses in the modern world. So much, in fact, that it’s expected to cost the world as much as $6 trillion annually by the year 2021. This is a startling fact and speaks volumes to the all-too-often overlooked dangers of cyber-crime in this […]

Posted by EDI Staffing on July 10, 2017

The new I-9 forms for agencies and employers went into effect on January 22, 2017. The new forms were published by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) back on November 24, 2016, and called for all employers and hiring firms to trash their old versions of the I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification forms). The new […]

Posted by EDI Staffing on May 04, 2017

Hiring a staffing agency to fill even one position at a business can be a smart move for a company of five or 500. Outsourcing at least a portion of the day-to-day back office tasks provides several advantages to small-business owners, solo entrepreneurs and corporate departments alike. Frees Up Time Filling a vacant position can […]

Posted by EDI Staffing on March 27, 2017

No one is immune to information security risks in 2017. In the last year, there’s been a 38 percent increase in security incidents. By 2019, experts estimate that hackers will cause $2 trillion in damage to businesses each year, which represents a four-fold increase over 2015. Security incidents aren’t just embarrassing–they can cost millions of […]

Posted by EDI Staffing on February 20, 2017

Cybersecurity is an issue your business has to address, no matter your product or your customer. From unsophisticated “phishing” attempts to more sophisticated tactics, a breach of your network can compromise customer credit card information, valuable intellectual property and employee personal information. Here are some strategies to harden your network defenses and make sure you […]