--- title: The Oxford Blog | Project Services (2) description: Project Services | The Oxford Blog provides insights on the world of work, with a focus on issues related to staffing, professional services, careers, and key industry trends. (2) --- [![](https://www.oxfordcorp.com/sites/default/files/images/oxford-logo.png)](https://www.oxfordcorp.com) Visit Our Website [North America](https://www.oxfordcorp.com) | [Europe](https://www.oxfordglobalresources.eu) ![](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/hubfs/Oxford_June2018%20Theme/Images/The%20Oxford%20Blog_Header%20Image%202018.png) ## [The Contingent Workforce – Part 1: Benefits of Using Contingent Labor](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/the-contingent-workforce-part-1-benefits-of-using-contingent-labor) Posted by [Oxford Global Resources](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/author/oxford-global-resources) on Mar 30, 2018 9:10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Security breaches by improperly vetted consultants … novices masquerading as skilled professionals … discrimination lawsuits … worker misclassification penalties and fines … the list goes on. Employment is risky business, and the consequences of hiring missteps are serious. [Read More](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/the-contingent-workforce-part-1-benefits-of-using-contingent-labor) Topics: [Staffing Resources](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/staffing-resources), [Project Services](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/project-services) ## [Key Changes and Important Deadlines for MDR](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/key-changes-and-important-deadlines-for-mdr) Posted by [Oxford Global Resources](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/author/oxford-global-resources) on Feb 2, 2018 8:05:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In May 2017, the European Commission voted to approve new Medical Device Regulations (2017/745). This is one of the most significant updates of the regulations that govern medical devices in Europe in recent history. It has and will continue to involve widespread changes in how devices are manufactured and the level of compliance and clinical data required to bring them to the European market.   [Read More](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/key-changes-and-important-deadlines-for-mdr) Topics: [Staffing Resources](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/staffing-resources), [Project Services](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/project-services) [Previous](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/project-services/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/all) ## About the Blog The Oxford Blog provides insights on the world of work, with a focus on issues related to staffing, professional services, careers, and key industry trends.  ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [Staffing Resources (13)](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/staffing-resources) - [Project Services (12)](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/project-services) - [Careers in Staffing (11)](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/careers-in-staffing) - [Consultant Resources (7)](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/consultant-resources) - [Technology Tips (4)](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/technology-tips) - [Tradeshow News (4)](https://blog.oxfordcorp.com/topic/tradeshow-news) - [Case Studies & Success Stories (35)](https://www.oxfordcorp.com/insights/case-studies)   [![](https://www.oxfordcorp.com/sites/default/files/images/oxford-logo.png) ](https://www.oxfordcorp.com/) [North America](https://www.oxfordcorp.com) | [Europe](https://www.oxfordglobalresources.eu)