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05/27/2026

Please join us in welcoming Alana Hampton to the nextSource family!

Alana joins as a Program Specialist, bringing 7+ years of experience in program operations, client support, and workforce solutions across healthcare, energy, and MSP industries. She’s known for her strengths in KPI reporting, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, along with her passion for building strong client relationships and driving efficient, high-quality program outcomes.

Alana is excited to support higher education programs and contribute to our continued success. Welcome to the team, Alana!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we pause with gratitude for those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms, and we extend our deepest respect to their families, loved ones, and all who continue to serve.

As we reflect on the meaning of this day, we’re reminded of the courage, commitment, and selflessness that make our communities and our nation stronger.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Scaling a global workforce should not mean scaling risk.

A Fortune 500 professional services firm was managing more than 1,800 contingent workers across 35 U.S. states and 20 countries. Payroll fragmentation, compliance exposure, and entity setup delays were slowing growth and stretching HR and legal teams thin.

By implementing an Employer of Record model, the firm centralized payroll, benefits, and compliance under one system. Time to onboard dropped from three weeks to five days. Payroll accuracy reached 99.5 percent. Compliance issues went to zero.

The result was not just operational relief. It was the ability to scale talent across borders with confidence, speed, and consistency.

Discover the full story in our case study.
https://na2.hubs.ly/H01LcNn0

05/19/2026

Are you attending CUPA-HR Rocky Mountain Chapter Annual Conference in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado?

If so, be sure to join Elijah Wilk, Director of Workforce Solutions at nextSource, and Martin Stensing, Dean of Student Learning at Northwest University, for:

Beyond Boundaries: Why Multi-State Hiring Is Reshaping Higher Education’s Competitive Edge

As online and hybrid learning expand, higher education institutions are rethinking talent strategy beyond local markets. This session explores why multi-state hiring is becoming a strategic imperative, and how institutions can manage compliance, cost, and operational complexity while staying competitive.

Attendees will gain practical strategies for:
✔️ Managing multi-state hiring risk
✔️ Aligning HR, finance, legal, and academic teams
✔️ Building scalable workforce models for long-term growth

If you are attending CUPA HR Rocky Mountain, we hope to see you there. If not, register here:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05t59f0

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05/14/2026

The Connecticut House has passed HB 5003, a wide‑ranging workforce bill that expands employer liability and introduces new compliance requirements, with phased implementation beginning in 2026.

As workforce regulations continue to evolve at the state level, organizations need clear, defensible approaches to classification and risk management. nextSource can help by partnering with employers to:
• Evaluate worker classification across states and engagement types
• Reduce misclassification risk through compliant employment models
• Support multi-state compliance amid evolving labor laws
• Create scalable frameworks that align HR, legal, and finance

Legislation like HB 5003 reinforces an increasingly clear message: compliance is not optional, and proactive planning is essential. nextSource helps organizations stay ahead of regulatory change while continuing to access the talent they need to operate and grow with confidence.

Read More: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05tBzG0

The legislation would strengthen workers’ rights but add costs for businesses, the Connecticut Business & Industry Association said.

05/12/2026

The enrollment cliff, declining international enrollment, and growing demand for AI and digital capabilities are reshaping the higher education workforce.

Independent contractors are increasingly filling critical gaps across research, instruction, IT, and institutional strategy. At many universities, this work is essential to operations yet remains largely invisible at the enterprise level.

At the same time, independent contractor laws are complex and constantly changing. nextSource helps eliminate misclassification risk by ensuring every contractor is properly classified, compliantly engaged, and paid on time in any location.

As reliance on the extended workforce grows, visibility and governance are becoming leadership imperatives, not just operational considerations.
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05r3H30

05/07/2026

Hiring Beyond State Borders: Opportunity, Complexity, and a New HR Reality

Higher education institutions are increasingly hiring professionals who live in other states, even though most employees are still in state and on site. According to CUPA HR research, this shift is driven by talent competition, employee expectations for flexibility, and hard to fill roles.

HR and leadership teams now face growing complexity around compliance, tax structures, and workforce strategy. At the same time, institutions that expand their geographic reach are gaining access to stronger and more diverse talent pools.

The question is no longer whether out of state hiring will happen, but how institutions can support it responsibly and sustainably.

Read More: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05cLgr0

If your institution is reassessing policies or processes for a more distributed extended workforce, nextSource can help simplify what’s complex. https://na2.hubs.ly/H05cL5Z0

05/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Joanna (Jo) Joseph has been promoted to Program Manager, where she will oversee a portion of nextSource’s higher education portfolio.

Jo joined nextSource in 2021 as a Program Specialist supporting one of our flagship higher education relationships. She came to nextSource with 4.5 years of higher education experience from Northeastern University and Eastern Nazarene College, where she held roles across the Bursar’s Office, Residency, and HR. In addition, she has served as an adjunct professor.

From day one, Jo proved to be a quick study, learning the business, processes, and culture of a complex institutional client environment. Her strengths include strong client centricity, dependability, a collaborative team mindset, a continuous desire to improve how work gets done, and an ability to quickly earn the trust and loyalty of colleagues and partners.

Please join me in congratulating Jo!

04/28/2026

Crossing State Lines Changes the Rules: Rethinking Workforce Policies in Higher Ed

Professionals who live in a different state than their institution are not always fully remote. Some commute across state lines, while others rarely or never work on campus. That distinction matters for HR teams responsible for compliance, policy design, and employee experience.

CUPA HR data highlights why understanding state of residence is becoming essential to workforce planning in higher education. Policies built for a fully local workforce may no longer be sufficient.
https://na2.hubs.ly/H052lJ40

If your team needs support adapting policies or processes for a more distributed workforce, connect with nextSource. https://na2.hubs.ly/H052ldZ0

Analysis examining how out-of-state professionals shape higher education’s evolving workforce and what multi-state hiring means for HR compliance and flexibility.

04/23/2026

We’re proud to recognize Tim McAward for his outstanding leadership and the meaningful impact he continues to make for our Higher Ed clients and teams.

Through steady guidance and an unwavering commitment to client service, Tim has helped build strong relationships that deliver real, measurable results. His work exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, clarity, and accountability.

As a leader, Tim:
• Partners closely with institutions to expand access to talent, helping them advance their mission
• Establishes and leads higher education strategy, operations, delivery, and continuous improvement, driving superior client and associate experiences
• Designs and solutions Employer of Record (EOR), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Direct Sourcing, and Agent of Record programs

Tim’s leadership sets a high bar and the impact of his work can be seen in the trust our clients place in us every day. Thank you, Tim, for your dedication, vision, and commitment to excellence.