Randstad says Q1 conditions tough, some markets bottoming out

Randstad nv, the world’s largest staffing firm, reported challenging market conditions in the first quarter. Client activity remained subdued. Still, there were spots of growth, and the company said it has recently seen some positive economic indicators.

“We continued to adapt and respond well in...

After strategic review of alternatives, GEE to implement acquisition strategy

GEE Group Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:JOB), a Jacksonville, Florida-based staffing provider, announced April 22 that a strategic review of the company by its board has been completed. As a result, the company won’t move ahead with any share buybacks. However, it will put in place an acquisition strategy and...

Staffing hours edge higher: SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator

US temp staffing hours edged up 1.3% in the week ended April 13, according to the latest SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator report. Commercial staffing hours rose 1.4% week over week, while professional staffing hours rose 0.8%.

Nursing homes will likely add staff to meet new mandate

The Biden administration on April 22 announced a new rule mandating minimum staffing levels for nursing homes, The Hill reported. And a majority of the country’s roughly 15,000 nursing homes will likely need to add staff to meet the new standards, according to The Hill. Nursing home operators had opposed...

Breaking barriers and building belonging through LGBTQ+ hiring

LGBTQ+ representation brings a wealth of perspectives and ideas to the workplace. However, there are too many barriers that block LGBTQ+ professionals from experiencing true inclusion and belonging. Wen Charlton Stenger, co-founder and CEO of Omni Inclusive, discusses the challenges as well as what can...

Expected employment at highest level since July 2022: NABE

The business environment is strong, according to the April 2024 NABE Business Conditions Survey released today by the National Association for Business Economics. Also, more survey respondents reported higher sales and profit margins, compared to those who responded to the January survey.  

However,...

ShiftMed buys CareerStaff Unlimited, a per diem and contract MSP

ShiftMed, a talent platform focused on healthcare staffing, acquired CareerStaff Unlimited from Genesis HealthCare, a national post-acute care provider.

CareerStaff Unlimited is a per diem and contract managed service provider based in Irving, Texas. It ranks No. 14 on SIA’s list of largest per diem...

Wonderschool acquires substitute teacher staffing platform

San Francisco-based childcare solutions provider Wonderschool acquired the ChildcareMatters Mobile Platform, a substitute teaching pool platform providing temporary staffing, from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

Plans call for Wonderschool to integrate the ChildcareMatters platform into...

Contract doctors strike at Detroit hospital over staffing levels, work conditions

Physicians and physician assistants contracted through healthcare staffing provider TeamHealth to work at Detroit’s Ascension St. John Emergency Department held a 24-hour strike last week, demanding better staffing and work conditions.

The April 18 strike comes as their union, the Greater Detroit Association...

Nominations for SIA's 40 Under 40 list due this week

Nominations will be accepted for SIA’s 2024 40 Under 40 recognition list through April 26.

The list honors the achievements, ambition and influence of up-and-coming staffing professionals who are taking the industry to the next level. The list is not a ranking but a contemporary look at the movers...