Nomination period open for 2017 Staffing 100 list

We are now accepting nominations for our 2017 Staffing 100 list of North America staffing industry achievers, 100 men and women who have made a difference to the staffing industry. The list is not a ranking, but a contemporary look at the most influential people in the staffing industry and the workforce...

Robert Half’s Q3 revenue up 2%, flattening seen

Professional staffing firm Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI) reported revenue rose 2.0% in the third quarter and was up 2.4% on a same billing day, constant currency basis. However, the company reported a flattening revenue growth began in July as well as a trend in client companies taking longer...

Hudson Q3 revenue falls 2% but rises in constant currency

Hudson Global Inc. (NASD: HSON) reported third-quarter revenue edged down 1.7%, but rose 1.6% in constant currency. Net loss widened at the provider of staffing, recruitment process outsourcing and talent management solutions.

AHS Staffing names CFO

AHS Staffing LLC, a healthcare staffing firm based in Edmond, Okla., announced Richard Frankl joined the company as CFO.

The appointment took effect Oct. 14, when BelHealth Investment Partners LLC, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, acquired AHS. The company operates two divisions: pharmastat for...

Monster board rejects MediaNews’ partial tender offer

Monster Worldwide Inc.’s (NYSE: MWW) board on Wednesday unanimously rejected the partial tender offer made by an affiliate of shareholder MediaNews Group Inc. to acquire up to approximately 10% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Monster at a price of $3.70 per share.

“Monster's Board and...

US jobless claims fall; continuing claims lowest since 2000 (Reuters)

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength and firming economic growth, Reuters reports. The number of first-time filings for unemployment insurance fell 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 258,000 for the week ended Oct. 22, according...

UCSF signs $50 million contract with HCL to outsource tech jobs (San Francisco Chronicle)

University of California San Francisco signed a five-year contract worth $50 million with HCL Technologies, one of India’s largest IT providers, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. UCSF plans to lay off dozens of tech workers and outsource about a fifth of its information technology systems jobs to...

Measuring CW program performance (CWS 3.0)

The three-legged stool is an analogy for contingent workforce management. Also called the three pillars of contingent workforce management, the legs are talent, supplier service and program operation. If one leg is not upright, the overall health of the program declines. Adrianne Nelson, CCWP, director...

Healthcare Staffing Summit: Putting an emphasis on the experience in travel nursing

When it comes to the travel nurse space, making sure travelers have an exceptional experience can be an important focus.

“I think that there are a handful of companies that are focused on creating exceptional services for travelers,” said Alan Braynin, president and CEO of Aya Healthcare. “Those...

Mastech third-quarter revenue essentially flat

IT staffing provider Mastech Digital Inc. (NYSE MKT: MHH) reported revenue edged down 0.9% in the third quarter to $34.3 million. However, gross margin improved to 20.1%.

The Pittsburgh-based firm reported demand for its staffing services was in-line with the previous quarter; however, a higher level...