IT job growth decelerates in September, TechServe Alliance reports

The number of IT jobs in the US edged up 0.17% in September from August to almost 5.2 million, reported TechServe Alliance, an association of IT and engineering staffing companies.

“While the rate of growth in IT employment continues to decelerate, it is important to put this trend in context,” said...

AMN to change stock exchange ticker symbol

AMN Healthcare Services Inc. (NYSE: AHS), the largest US healthcare staffing firm, plans to change its New York Stock Exchange trading symbol to “AMN” from “AHS.”

The change is expected to take effect with the opening of trading on Oct. 27.

“Over the last 30 years, AMN Healthcare has evolved...

Healthcare job growth falls short of 12-month average in September

Healthcare gained 32,700 jobs in September, slightly less than the 12-month average of 37,000 jobs, but up from last month’s August reading of 22,000, according to the Health Sector Economic Indicators briefs released by the Altarum Institute’s Center for Sustainable Health Spending.

September’s...

Laid off Disney employees lose key ruling (Computerworld)

The IT employees laid off by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, who alleged a "conspiracy to displace U.S. workers" in a lawsuit, lost a key ruling Thursday and face dismissal of the complaint, Computerworld reported. Workers sued after Disney hired IT services firms Cognizant and HCL.

Multiple job holders hit eight-year high (USA Today)

Many Americans who struggled to find a job several years ago are now juggling two or three, USA today reports. The number of multiple job holders hit an eight-year high in September as several forces reshape the labor market. Many workers are seeking extra income as wages are inching up. Job openings...

Infosys revenue up 8% in dollars; outlook lowered for fiscal year

Infosys’ (NYSE: INFY) revenue rose 8.2% year over year to $2.59 billion in US dollars in its fiscal second quarter ended Sept. 30. The increase was 8.9% in constant currency. Net profit also rose at the global IT services and outsourcing provider.

However, the company revised its consolidated revenue...

Study looks at shared responsibility for temp worker safety

The American Staffing Association and National Safety Council jointly published a case study addressing the safety obligations of staffing companies and host employers to temporary workers. The case study was published in conjunction with the two organizations’ respective alliances with the Occupational...

Healthcare staffing’s outlook robust despite deceleration

Healthcare staffing industry revenue is expected to grow 8% next year, down from an estimated growth rate of 13% this year, according to the most recent US Staffing Industry Forecast report from Staffing Industry Analysts. But opportunities abound, especially in niche areas. And the 8% growth — although...

People: Avant, Pearl Interactive, Catalant and more

Catalant, a Boston-based online staffing platform, announced Shirley Sperling Paley will join the company as its first general counsel, effective Oct. 17. She will be responsible for negotiating client agreements and supporting the company’s legal needs as Catalant grows its customer base across new...

On-demand economy outpacing traditional employment (CNBC)

Gig Economy work is growing faster than traditional payroll employment, CNBC reports, citing a study by the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution. “The $64,000 question is whether the platform matching services is meeting new consumer demand or is ultimately going to begin cannibalizing...