Higher education jobs rise in Q4 at fastest pace in three years, report finds

In the fourth quarter, higher education posted its largest jobs increase in three years, regardless of quarter, according to the higher education employment report from job search site HigherEdJobs. The number of jobs in higher education rose 1.25% compared to the same period a year ago, gaining about...

Report says Uber losing $1 billion a year in China, but profitable in US

Uber is losing $1 billion a year in China, but profitable in the US, according to news reports. The information comes after the ride-sharing company reported a $200 million investment last week from LetterOne, an investment firm led by Russian businessman Mikhail Fridman.

“We’re profitable in the...

AMN Healthcare revenue jumps 44% in Q4

AMN Healthcare Services Inc. (NYSE: AHS), the largest US healthcare staffing firm, reported fourth-quarter revenue rose 43.9% to $402.6 million amid a strong environment for healthcare staffing and all segments posting growth.

Revenue, which exceeded the top end of guidance, also benefited from acquisitions....

Reuters reports on alleged abuses by foreign labor brokers — Web

A new Reuters report is spotlighting abuses by some labor brokers bringing in foreign workers to work in areas such as agriculture.

Egon Zehnder 2015 revenue grows in constant currency

Egon Zehnder International, a privately held executive search firm, reported revenue fell 3.5% in 2015 to $667.7 million. Full-year revenue was down 3.5% when measured in euros and down 0.3% when measured in Swiss francs.

“The firm grew in constant currency terms and maintained its performance level...

Executive Forum: Still human-based despite 25 years of tech

A lot has changed in the last 25 years since Staffing Industry Analysts’ first Executive Forum. A lot has remained the same too.

Staffing is still a people industry, and personal relationships are key. But much has evolved.

“The biggest change in the industry since then was the dramatic change in technology,”...

Canadian staffing index declines year over year in January

The Canadian staffing index fell in January, continuing a trend of moderate year-over-year declines. The index, which measures staffing activity in Canada, fell to a reading of 96 in January, down from a reading of 98 in January 2015.

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

People: Cejka, Heidrick, Chartwell, Training Associates and more

Cejka Executive Search, the healthcare executive and physician search division of Cross Country Healthcare Inc. (NASD: CCRN), broadened its management team. It added four industry executives who will serve as regional VPs for the company’s physician search division:

• John Elffers: Ohio, Indiana,...

Randstad Q4 revenue up 7% on organic basis; MSP spend up 14%

Fourth-quarter revenue at Randstad Holding nv rose 7% on an organic basis — which excludes the impact of currency acquisitions and divestitures. Gross margin improved to 18.9%, and the company reported global MSP spend under management rose 14% and global RPO revenue rose 22%.

North America revenue...

On Assignment Q4 revenue beats forecast

On Assignment Inc. (NYSE: ASGN) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $577.5 million, beating the top end of its forecast of $568.0 million.

The Calabasas, Calif.-based company ranked as the 11th-largest US staffing firms with top segments served including IT and life sciences based on 2014 revenue. On Assignment...