Nov. 1, 2018
The Pulse Survey plays an important role in complementing SIA’s more comprehensive surveys as its monthly frequency and high participation levels make it adept at swiftly reflecting changes in market trends. One such demand metric the survey tracks is trends in new orders.
The 'Pulse' is racing for IT staffing demand
October 30, 2018
The Pulse Survey plays an important role in complementing SIA’s more comprehensive surveys as its monthly frequency and high participation levels make it adept at swiftly reflecting changes in market trends. One such demand metric the survey tracks is trends in new orders.
TSR investor to nominate board candidates
October 30, 2018
Zeff Capital LP, which last year sought to acquire all the shares in IT staffing provider TSR Inc. (NASD: TSR), on Oct. 10 notified the company that it intends to nominate two independent director candidates for election to TSR’s board at the 2018 annual meeting of stockholders.
More needed to close pay gap, improve working environment for women in tech: Harvey Nash
October 30, 2018
More organizations are pursuing initiatives to increase the number of women working in technology, according to a survey by global staffing firm Harvey Nash. However, more is needed to close the pay gap and improve working environments.
Canada adds tech jobs, outlook points to continued growth
October 30, 2018
Tech employment in Canada increased by nearly 45,000 jobs in 2017, to an estimated 1.2 million workers, according to the Cyberprovinces 2018 report released by CompTIA, a nonprofit IT industry association.
Cloudteam acquires provider of IT techs to cable/telecom space
October 30, 2018
Cloudteam acquired AddisonEmerson Staffing, effective Oct. 1. AddisonEmerson provides IT technicians specializing in cable/telecom infrastructure.
Mitchell Martin acquires IT staffing firm that specializes in the Salesforce ecosystem
October 30, 2018
Mitchell Martin Inc. acquired TwentyPine, an IT staffing firm specializing in the Salesforce ecosystem.
US defense and energy departments award contracts for crowdsourcing programs
October 30, 2018
The US Department of Defense awarded contracts to three private-sector Silicon Valley firms, boosting its capacity to run bug bounties aimed at strengthening security for internal Department of Defense assets.
Why you’re not attracting quality job applicants (and what to do about it) — The Staffing Stream
October 30, 2018
Finding the best candidates is not always easy. Paige Garner, the marketing coordinator for hiring software provider Proven, provides insights on why you may struggle to find quality applicants and tips to improve in a new The Staffing Stream blog post.
H-1B lottery changes would help Silicon Valley firms, hurt outsourcers (The Mercury News)
October 30, 2018
The (San Jose, Calif.) Mercury News reported proposed changes to the H-1B visa lottery system would help major tech firms such as Google, Facebook and Apple but hurt outsourcers.
Staffing industry surfs the automation swell
October 30, 2018
Staffing Industry Analysts' VP of Strategic Research Jon Osborne examines how the industry has been warming up to automation in a new article in Staffing Industry Review magazine.