Korn Ferry names president of global productized services

Executive search firm Korn Ferry International Inc. (NYSE: KFY) announced Andrew Huddart has joined the firm as president, global productized services.

Huddart most recently was managing director of Deloitte Consulting’s human capital practice, where he launched its new BersinOne product, delivered...

Zenefits CEO to resign, may join Trump team (Insurance Business)

After a tumultuous period, which includes being hit with a $7 million fine from California regulators just last week, insurance software startup Zenefits is set to lose its CEO, Insurance Business reports. David Sacks has confirmed that he will leave his position at the helm of the company, and may join...

ADP building mobile app for gig workers (The Wall Street Journal)

Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASD: ADP) wants in on the gig economy, The Wall Street Journal reports. The payroll processor, which historically has provided software and services to large corporations, is testing a mobile app for individual temporary workers with unpredictable paychecks. ADP sees...

US temp jobs rise by 14,300, unemployment rate drops

Temporary help jobs rose by 14,300 in November from the previous month, up from 7,300 added in October, according to seasonally adjusted numbers released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The year-over-year growth rate increased to 1.92% in November from 1.46% in October.

The number of temporary...

DOL appeals decision against overtime rule

The Department of Labor is appealing last week’s preliminary injunction that prevented its new overtime rule from taking effect on Thursday. The department filed a notice of appeal yesterday for the Fifth District Court of Appeals.

At the center of the rule is the “white collar” exemption to overtime...

Cross Country Healthcare acquires RPO business

Cross Country Healthcare Inc. (NASD: CCRN) acquired US Resources Healthcare LLC, a recruitment process outsourcing business.

The transaction closed Dec. 1; terms were not disclosed.

“In essence, we bought infrastructure and expertise to help us deliver better services and handle more volume,” according...

EmployBridge names president to lead commercial division

EmployBridge named Hugo Malan as president of its portfolio of commercial brands, a new position within the firm. Malan will oversee the ProLogistix, ResourceMFG, Select and ProDrivers brands.

Malan most recently was executive VP and president of talent and technology solutions for engineering and IT...

All Star Recruiting appoints former CHG Healthcare exec as president

All Star Recruiting, a provider of locum tenens and permanent healthcare staffing solutions, appointed Pat Kennedy as president, effective in November. This is a new position within the firm.

Kennedy most recently was president of Weatherby Healthcare and group president of CHG Healthcare Services, Weatherby’s...

People: Cross Country, Ducatus, Lucas Group

Cross Country Healthcare Inc. (NASD: CCRN) CFO William Burns returned to his full duties on Thursday, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Burns took a medical leave of absence on Oct. 12; Christopher Pizzi was appointed acting CFO during that time. Pizzi has resumed...

Sharing economy companies all smiles after Trump’s transportation pick (JD Supra Business Advisor)

News that President-elect Donald Trump selected Elaine Chao as his secretary of transportation was well-received in the sharing economy, JD Supra Business Advisor reports. The article examines why rideshare giants Uber and Lyft both welcomed the appointment and look forward to working with Chao.