Canadian staffing index ticks up on extra working day in February

The Canadian staffing index rose in February, following a trend of moderate year-over-year declines. The index, which measures staffing activity in Canada, rose to a reading of 97 in February, up 5% from a reading of 92 in February 2015.

The index value of 100 corresponds to the size of the industry in...

Applications software developer tops list of emerging careers

Software developers, applications, tops a list of in-demand careers with the highest growth potential, according to a new report by the University of California San Diego Extension.

“As Marc Andreessen recently opined, ‘Software is eating the world,’” said Mary Walshok, associate vice chancellor...

Best Staffing Firms to Work For winners profiled online

Winners of the 2016 Best Staffing Firms to Work For competition and the Best Staffing Firms to Temp For competition are now profiled online.

The Best Staffing Firms to Work For lists have been produced annually since 2011, but this year there are several changes, including more categories. Winners were...

Barrett confirms delayed 10-K filing

Barrett Business Services Inc. (NASD: BBSI) confirmed that the filing of its Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015 with the Securities and Exchange Commission will be delayed. Additionally, Nasdaq on March 16 notified the company that it continues to be out of compliance with Nasdaq’s rules for...

Diversity conversation drags on — Staffing quote of the week

The Los Angeles Times reported Sarah Wagener, VP of talent acquisition and diversity at Pandora, agreed during a panel at SXSW that pushing to hire more diverse candidates is the “right thing” to do. “But,” she said, “it’s been the ‘right thing to do’ for a long time, and we’re still...

FedEx agrees to settle 19 outstanding IC misclassification class actions

FedEx Corp. agreed to settle 19 outstanding cases where FedEx Ground drivers claimed they were misclassified as independent contractors. The settlements still need court approval, but the company recognized a liability of $204 million for the expected loss from these and other independent contractor-related...

MSX acquires Australia-based consulting, outsourcing firm

MSX International acquired Australian-based Sewells Group, an automotive retail training, dealer process improvement, and outsourcing enterprise.

The transaction closed March 16; terms were not disclosed.

Detroit-based MSXI is a business process outsourcing company that provides technology services in...

First Rate Staffing uplists to OTCQB

First Rate Staffing Corp. (OTCQB: FRSI), up-listed from the OTC Pink to the OTCQB under the same symbol.

“Joining the OTCQB raises our corporate profile in the financial community, and thereby will enhance liquidity and broaden our shareholder base,” said CEO Cliff Blake. “Our unique approach to...

CEB: Employee leverage increases as labor market strengthens

Despite a stronger labor market, employees have mixed feelings about the condition of the global economy and are less likely to seek out new jobs, according to CEB’s (NYSE: CEB) Global Talent Monitor for Q4 2015 released today.

The report indicates that fewer than one-in-four employees, 23%, are actively...

Hiring managers value integrity over other traits, report finds

Hiring managers are receptive to candidates changing careers, especially if their previous experience can be applied to the new position, according to the fifth-annual job preparedness indicator report released by DeVry University’s Career Advisory Board. However, integrity is the top trait that candidates...