Millennial workers most likely to forego time off, survey finds

Millennial workers are the most likely generation to forfeit time off, even though they earn the least amount of vacation days, according to a report released today by Project: Time Off. The survey found millennials stay at work because they feel more fear and greater guilt about taking time away from...

Summer youth employment rises 1.9 million

The number of employed youth, those between 16 and 24 years old, rose by 1.9 million in July from April to a total of 20.5 million, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In July, 53.2% of the overall youth population were employed, little changed from a year earlier.

Unemployment among youth...

Adecco Staffing USA revamps branding

Adecco Staffing USA released a major new branding this week across its organization that includes a new logo and more. It’s part of a larger rebranding campaign across the globe.

“Our most important differentiator is the passion we have for our people and our business, and our old branding wasn't...

Employers tightening hiring time frames (USA Today)

Employers who took their time making hiring decisions just a few years ago now scramble to snag candidates in as little as a day for fear of losing them to competitors in a tight labor market, USA Today reports. After the Great Recession, companies dithered for many weeks or even months before making...

Builders step up recruiting tactics (Builder)

As the labor shortage continues, builders are stepping up recruiting tactics and expanding benefits for workers, Builder reports. The recession eliminated massive numbers of construction jobs and retiring baby boomers have shrunk the skilled workforce even more. Talent poaching also makes matters worse....

First Rate Staffing revenue falls 20% in Q2

First Rate Staffing Corp. (OTCQB: FRSI) reported revenue fell 20.1% year over year in the second quarter to $6.4 million. The company attributed the decrease in revenue primarily to the loss of large accounts in 2016; increased workers’ compensation costs made them unprofitable to continue servicing....

Heidrick & Struggles buying New Jersey-based leadership consultancy firm

Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. (NASD: HSII) agreed to purchase Philosophy IB, a leadership consultancy based in Florham Park, NJ.

The deal is expected to close by the end of the month, following the completion of customary closing conditions. Terms were not disclosed...

San Diego staffing firm settles discrimination claim

TEG Staffing Inc., also known as Eastridge Workforce Solutions, reached a settlement agreement to resolve allegations that its Mira Mesa, Calif., office discriminated against work-authorized non-US citizens in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the US Justice Department announced.

Under...

The next gig thing (Staffing Industry Review)

Staffing Industry Review reports online staffing and companies in the human cloud may have been new entrants just a short time ago but they are no longer the new kids on the block, having grabbed the attention of the ecosystem. They are not just getting noticed — they are also evolving to the point...

Uber CTO: ‘create the opportunity to perform’ — Staffing quote of the week

“Many people may have the skill, but ultimately we all need to create the opportunity to perform and show what we can do, Uber CTO Thuan Pham told CNN Money in a story about his rise from a Vietnam refugee to CTO of Uber. “Uber was my big break. I knew Uber was the kind of company that could make...