Work Market exec’s predictions for 2017 freelance economy (Forbes)

Work Market co-founder and President Jeff Wald, shared his 2017 predictions for the freelance economy in Forbes. “Based on our previous track record of near-precise prognostication, it’s almost a certainty that everything we’re envisioning for 2017 will come to fruition!,” he said.

Recruit invests in virtual sales assistant provider

Recruit Holdings Co., one of the world’s largest staffing firms, invested in Foster City, Calif.-based Conversica Inc., which provides an artificial intelligence-based sales assistant that reaches out to leads and engages prospects in two-way human conversations. Conversica was founded in 2007.

“The...

DLH appoints president of DLH Danya

DLH Holdings Corp. (NASD: DLHC), a provider of healthcare and logistics staffing and solutions to the US government, appointed Helene Fisher as president of DLH Danya, the company’s new operating unit.  

DLH Holdings earlier this year acquired privately held Danya International — a provider...

Uber launches self-driving cars in San Francisco

Starting today, Uber riders who request an uberX in San Francisco will be matched with a self-driving, Volvo XC90 Uber if one is available, the ride-sharing company announced.

The move follows the September launch of self-driving Ubers, when the company began allowing customers in downtown Pittsburgh...

Utah staffing firm settles paperwork discrimination claim

1st Class Staffing LLC reached a settlement agreement to resolve allegations that its Fontana, Calif., office discriminated against work-authorized non-US citizens, the US Justice Department announced.

Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Orem, Utah-based 1st Class Staffing will pay $17,600 in...

Disney IT workers file suit alleging bias (Bloomberg BNA)

A new lawsuit claims Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US Inc. discriminated against a class of IT employees by terminating them and outsourcing their work to contractors that employ workers with temporary visas. Bloomberg BNA reports 30 former IT employees brought national origin and race discrimination...

Cuomo in talks over Uber, ride-sharing bill (WGRZ.com)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office and state lawmakers have discussed authorizing Uber and other human cloud ride-sharing services statewide as part of wide-ranging legislative negotiations, but it’s unclear whether an agreement will materialize, WGRZ.com reports. Cuomo and legislative leaders have...

Adecco’s Beeline VMS to merge with IQNavigator

Adecco has sold a majority stake in its Beeline vendor management system division for $100 million in cash plus a $30 million note to Chicago-based private equity firm GTCR, which also holds a majority stake in IQNavigator. Plans call for merging the operations of Beeline and IQNavigator, with Adecco...

Allegis Group promotes CIO to president

Allegis Group promoted Chief Information Officer Andy Hilger to president, a new position within the company, effective in November.

Hilger joined Allegis Group in 1997. Prior to assuming the CIO role, he served as VP of strategy and technology. His accomplishments include spearheading an innovation program...

ManpowerGroup survey finds US hiring plans remain stable in Q1

US employers’ hiring plans for the first quarter of 2017 are relatively stable, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released today by ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE: MAN).

Globally, employer hiring confidence for the first quarter is strongest in Taiwan, India, Japan, Hungary and Slovenia....