Canadian staffing index falls 3%; declining trend moderates

The Canadian staffing index, which measures staffing activity in Canada, fell 3% in March on a year-over-year basis to a reading of 102.

“The index was down 3% versus last year and there were the same number of working days in the prior year month,” said Timothy Landhuis, research director at Staffing...

Some Buffalo, New York, firms say testing for marijuana may not be necessary (WIVB.com)

Some staffing firms in the Buffalo, New York, area recommend not drug testing job candidates for marijuana, WIVB.com reported. “If it’s not affecting their day-to-day job, you might not want to disqualify or count out some employees because of that,” Lauren Lewis of StaffBuffalo told WIVB.com....

Industrial segment: Not your grandparents’ staffing

Industrial staffing revenue is set to rise 4% this year — an upgrade from an earlier forecast of 3% — to $36.3 billion, according to the latest forecast from Staffing Industry Analysts. Industrial is also the largest segment in terms of revenue. However, times are changing in the segment amid a tight...

Spencer Stuart buys several of Aon’s talent-related businesses

Executive search firm Spencer Stuart agreed to acquire the portions of Aon plc’s talent business focused on culture and engagement; leadership assessment and development; succession planning; and HR effectiveness.

Aon is a professional services firm providing risk, retirement and health...

Search Wizards’ COO acquires firm

Search Wizards Inc., a staffing firm that places recruiters at corporations, transferred ownership to COO Miranda Hinshaw from its founder Leslie O'Connor, effective April 8.

O’Connor founded the Sarasota, Fla.-based firm in 2000.

Hinshaw joined Search Wizards in 2006 and has held multiple...

Word of the week: Commercial staffing

“Commercial staffing” is sometimes referred to as “traditional staffing” or “generalist staffing,” and it includes office/clerical and light industrial staffing, according to Staffing Industry Analysts’ online Lexicon of workforce solutions ecosystem terms. SIA forecast commercial...

Nominate ecosystem’s young leaders for 40 under 40 list

Staffing Industry Analysts is accepting nominations for this year’s 40 Under 40 list of rising stars in the workforce solutions ecosystem.

The list, which debuted in 2017, recognizes the achievements, ambition and influence of younger leaders who are advancing the industry to the next level. This list...

US staffing to reach record $153.5 billion with 4% growth this year: SIA

The US staffing industry will grow 4% this year, reaching a record $153.5 billion in revenue, according to the “US Staffing Industry Forecast” from Staffing Industry Analysts. Growth is expected to decelerate to 3% in 2020 amid slowing GDP growth.

“2018 was a good year for the US staffing industry,...

Private-sector growth slows to 31-month low: Markit PMI

US private-sector output growth slowed in April to the slowest pace since September 2016, according to the IHS Markit Flash US Purchasing Managers Index.

“The US economy started the second quarter with its weakest expansion since mid-2016 as businesses reported a marked slowing in output, new orders...

Workspend acquires DCR Workforce’s MSP business

Workspend, a managed service provider headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, acquired DCR Workforce's MSP business. Last year Procurement software maker Coupa Software (NASD: COUP) last year acquired DCR Workforce. DCR Workforce’s VMS operates under the Smart Track brand.

The acquisition...