Small businesses optimism at 70%, survey says



Optimism among small business owners slipped this month, according to the SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard survey for October, with 70% saying  they are optimistic about the small business economy, down from 76% in September’s survey.

The report also surveyed the small business owners about...

Former DHR exec in lawsuit over blog — Web

The Sydney Moring Herald reports Chicago-based executive search firm DHR International Inc. is suing Darren Challis for injurious falsehood as well as misleading or deceptive conduct in contravention of consumer law regulations. DHR alleges Challis, who previously served as Australian head of DHR, is...

Demographic trends of the on-demand workforce

SherpaShare, an on-demand worker support app, surveyed the on-demand workforce on demographics, income, and work trends. The top five trends include:

1. Women drive more part-time, earn less than men: On average, female drivers report making 34% less gross driving income per month per person than men...

Team Health expects 3Q revenue to rise 26%, ups full-year guidance

Team Health Holdings Inc. (NYSE: TMH) reports third-quarter net revenue is expected to be $899.2 million, up 26.2% from the third quarter of 2014. Team Health is scheduled to report its third-quarter results on Nov. 3.

In addition, the Knoxville, Tenn.-based firm also updated its full-year 2015 outlook...

Canadian staffing index trends down over year despite uptick from August

The Canadian staffing index, a measure of staffing activity in Canada, showed improvement in September compared to August, but a trend of moderate year-over-year declines continued. September’s reading was 107, up from August’s level of 102, but down from the September 2014 reading of 114.

“Throughout...

Worker confidence at record high in IT and healthcare, falls in engineering

The Randstad Technologies’ employee confidence index for IT workers rose to an all-time high reading of 65.1 in mid-year 2015 from 59.3 at year-end 2014. The index measures IT workers’ confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment.

“In mid-year 2015,...

People: Petroplan, DISYS, Boyden, Arrow Strategies and more

Petroplan, a recruitment firm targeting the oil and gas industry, appointed James Monaghan as recruitment manager for its Houston office. He will expand Petroplan’s footprint throughout the US, leading a team of recruiters specializing in disciplines including construction; commissioning; engineering;...

Robert Half reports strongest staffing growth in tech and perm placement

Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI) reports economic trends are in its favor. Third-quarter revenue rose 7.2% at the Menlo Park, Calif.-based professional staffing provider to $1.31 billion. The increase was 10.9% when adjusted for constant currency. Strongest growth was in Robert Half Technology,...

TrueBlue revenue up 8%, exceeds guidance

TrueBlue Inc. (NYSE: TBI), the largest US industrial staffing firm, reported third-quarter revenue rose 8.0% to $683.9 million, exceeding the $658 million to $673 million guidance released with its second-quarter report. Revenue rose 7.9% in staffing services and 10.0% in managed services, which includes...

US leading index suggests moderate growth despite slip

The Conference Board’s US leading economic index edged down in September but still suggests moderate growth will continue. The index fell 0.2% in September to a reading of 123.3 (2010 = 100), following no change in August and July.

“Despite September’s decline, the US [leading economic index] still...