June 6, 2019

IT Staffing Report

In a newly published report, 23% of surveyed IT staffing firms reported a rising trend in new orders. 

Nearly a quarter of IT staffing firms report rising trend in new orders

June 4, 2019

In a newly published report, 23% of surveyed IT staffing firms reported a rising trend in new orders. 


IT staffing firm acquires two companies

June 4, 2019

BizTek People Inc. acquired InSite Search Services, a search firm focused on fintech, and BlackRock Professional Services LLC, an IT staffing firm.


Global staffing revenue up 5%, but deceleration expected this year

June 4, 2019

The global staffing industry generated $490 billion in revenue worldwide in 2018, growth of 5% compared to the previous year, according to a new report by Staffing Industry Analysts, the “Global Staffing Industry Market Estimates and Forecast: May 2019 Update.” 


CDI sells MRINetwork

June 4, 2019

CDI Corp., which ranks on Staffing Industry Analysts’ list of largest IT staffing firms in the US, sold Management Recruiters International Inc. to a company controlled by Bert Miller. 


Facebook’s minimum wage for US contract workers increasing to $20 per hour

June 4, 2019

Facebook Inc. will require vendors to raise the minimum wage paid to US contractors to better reflect local costs of living, the tech company announced in May. 


IT jobs post first monthly gain of the year

June 4, 2019

IT employment in the US posted its first monthly gain so far this year in April, but the gain is modest, the TechServe Alliance reported. 


Firms prioritize AI, but majority don’t have right talent mix

June 4, 2019

While 93% of organizations in the US and UK consider artificial intelligence to be a business priority and have projects planned, 51% said they don’t have the right mix of skilled AI talent, according to research released by SnapLogic, a software firm based in San Mateo, California.


Tight Labor Market Coaxes New Benefits out of Employers — The Staffing Stream

June 4, 2019

Today, many jobseekers can be more selective in their search for employment, which is compelling companies to work harder to attract – and retain – talent by offering more and/or better benefits, writes Emily Elder, senior manager of practice development at outplacement firm RiseSmart, in a The Staffing... More


Contract watch: Accenture to support Hawaiian Airlines in IT recruitment deal

June 4, 2019

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced it will support recruiting efforts to hire more than 100 IT professionals for Hawaiian Airlines’ recently opened IT center in Phoenix. 


2019 diversity staffing firms

June 4, 2019

Many companies are making an effort to achieve cultural diversity in the workplace. The topic is highlighted in a Staffing Industry Review article. The full issue includes a list of 157 staffing firms in the US and Canada that are diversity-owned.