March 2, 2017
Having seen IT staffing demand soften somewhat through the first three quarters of 2016 relative to the pace experienced in recent years, reporting of Q4 financial results gave us an important first read into how the environment may be changing now that the noise of the presidential election is behind us.
Fourth quarter 2016 IT staffing results recap: Signs of improvement
February 27, 2017
Having seen IT staffing demand soften somewhat through the first three quarters of 2016 relative to the pace experienced in recent years, reporting of Q4 financial results gave us an important first read into how the environment may be changing now that the noise of the presidential election is behind... More
Volt appoints Cross Country CEO, securities exec to board
February 27, 2017
Volt Information Sciences Inc. (NYSE MKT: VISI) appointed Bill Grubbs, president and CEO of Cross Country Healthcare Inc. (NASD: CCRN), as a board director. He replaces John Rudolf, who retired from the board effective Feb. 23. Director James Boone will also step down in June.
CIO and CTO jobs to land highest tech salaries in 2017
February 27, 2017
Chief information officers and chief technical officers top this year’s list of highest-paid technology professionals, according to the annual technology salary guide released by Mondo, a New York-based IT and digital marketing staffing provider.
Ciber sells Spanish business and other European assets
February 27, 2017
ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) agreed to purchase the Spanish business of IT solutions and staffing provider Ciber Inc. (NYSE: CBR). It is the most recent of several sales of Ciber’s European assets.
Healthcare IT survey: Half expect to increase contingent hiring
February 27, 2017
Healthcare IT leaders expect to increase contingent IT hiring this year, according to a TEKsystems’ healthcare IT survey. Half of healthcare IT leaders, 50%, plan to increase contingent IT hiring — up from 44% who planned to do so in 2016.
Data scientist tops list of in-demand jobs
February 27, 2017
The challenge hiring managers face for many of the most in-demand professions is finding applicants with the necessary skills, according to the report.
Master’s degree grads: Computer science majors to post highest starting salaries
February 27, 2017
Computer science majors are projected to post the highest starting salary among the class of 2017 master’s degree graduates, according to salary survey data released by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
After the executive forum: What lies ahead — The Staffing Stream
February 27, 2017
Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Executive Forum held in February in San Diego attracted more than 1,200 attendees. Subadhra Sriram, Staffing Industry Analysts’ editor and publisher of media products, takes a look at some of the informational highlights of event in a new blog post on The Staffing... More
Randstad Technologies: Seven trends in IT workforce
February 27, 2017
Randstad Technologies shared insight on trends in the IT workforce, based on its experience with mid-market and large enterprises.
Accelerating growth: How outsourcing and acquisitions can help staffing firms advance faster
February 27, 2017
People 2.O President Rich Altus and COO Judi Bell, COO address some trends and opportunities affecting the staffing industry, as well as how staffing firms can accelerate revenue growth, improve profitability, and diversify their revenue stream in a Staffing Industry Review article.