Nov. 3, 2016
Preliminary estimates for GDP growth in the third quarter suggest that conditions have improved relative to the tepid pace of the first half of 2016. On the other hand, Staffing Industry Analysts’ monthly Pulse Survey for September found IT staffing firms reporting bearish signals including an increase in sales difficulty, decrease in recruiting difficulty and net decline in the proportion experiencing new order growth. These countervailing indicators are a microcosm of the conflicting demand trends expressed by IT staffing firms in their 3Q16 financial reports.
Third quarter 2016 IT staffing results recap: Where do we go from here?
November 1, 2016
Preliminary estimates for GDP growth in the third quarter suggest that conditions have improved relative to the tepid pace of the first half of 2016. On the other hand, Staffing Industry Analysts’ monthly Pulse Survey for September found IT staffing firms reporting bearish signals including an increase... More
Yoh buys tech staffing and solutions provider Starpoint
November 1, 2016
Technology staffing firm Yoh announced the acquisition of Starpoint Solutions, a company with nearly $100 million in annual revenue.
Ciber to examine alternatives for company
November 1, 2016
IT solutions and staffing provider Ciber Inc. (NYSE: CBR) brought in an advisor to examine different alternatives for the company. Those alternatives could include refinancing, acquisitions, joint venture, a divestiture or other steps.
Wipro to buy Topcoder owner Appirio
November 1, 2016
IT services and outsourcing provider Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT) will acquire Indianapolis-based IT cloud consulting firm Appirio for $500 million. Appirio also owns Topcoder, a crowdsourcing marketplace with more than one million IT professionals, from coders to data scientists, on its platform.
Half of Silicon Valley firms expect Q4 hiring needs to rise, survey finds
November 1, 2016
Despite the rattling effect of recent layoffs at a few tech firms, employers in California’s Silicon Valley have optimistic hiring plans for the fourth quarter, according to West Valley Staffing Group’s latest Silicon Valley economic forecast survey.
Computer sciences grads post highest starting salary
November 1, 2016
Computer and information sciences majors reported the highest starting salary for class of 2016 grads with bachelor’s degrees at $71,534, according to preliminary salary survey data released by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
People: Mondo CEO, Volt general counsel, Infotree president, CTG execs
November 1, 2016
Several IT staffing providers added members to their executive teams in October. Firms include Mondo, Volt Information Sciences Inc. (NYSE MKT: VISI), Infotree and Computer Task Group Inc. (NASD: CTG).
UK Uber ruling may turn recruitment on its ear — Staffing Stream
November 1, 2016
A landmark ruling was delivered by a London employment tribunal on Oct. 28, meaning that 40,000 UK Uber drivers are set to be entitled to holiday pay, paid rest breaks and the national minimum wage, TempBuddy CEO Roderick Smyth writes in a The Staffing Stream blog post. Workers are being hailed the heroes... More
Laid off Disney employees lose ruling, prepare new fight (Computerworld)
November 1, 2016
The IT employees laid off by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, who alleged a "conspiracy to displace U.S. workers" in a lawsuit, lost a key ruling in October and face dismissal of the complaint, Computerworld reported. Workers sued after Disney hired IT services firms Cognizant and HCL.
Influential millennials in staffing list
November 1, 2016
Staffing Industry Review profiles 35 millennials making an impact in the staffing industry. The people on the list are the industry’s up-and-comers and others who have already made a mark. It is not a ranking, but a recognition of a group that is shaping the future of the American economy.