Sept. 2, 2021

IT Staffing Report

The economic resurgence in the second quarter was evident in the earnings of IT staffing firms, both in the form of a sharp increase in demand for IT specialists and healthy gross margin trends. We summarize the latest round of financial results of publicly traded US-based staffing firms active in the IT segment.

IT staffing revenues expand in Q2

September 1, 2021

We summarize the latest round of financial results of publicly traded US-based staffing firms active in the IT segment.


ManpowerGroup to acquire ettain for $925 million

September 1, 2021

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) is acquiring ettain group, the 12th-largest IT staffing firm in the US, for $925 million in cash. 


Average starting salary for college grads is $55,260; tech majors highest paid

September 1, 2021

Technical majors remained the highest paid among the class of 2020 grads earning bachelor’s degrees.


Cognizant acquires Atlanta-based Hunter Technical Resources

September 1, 2021

IT services firm Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: CTSH) acquired Hunter Technical Resources, an IT staffing firm headquartered in Atlanta.


68% of companies cite lack of diversity in their tech workforces

September 1, 2021

Some 68% of companies feel there is a lack of diversity in their tech workforces, according to a survey in the “Diversity in Tech: 2021 US Report” by publishing house John Wiley & Sons.


Tech job postings up 16% in Q2

September 1, 2021

Postings for tech jobs rose 16% in the second quarter compared to the first, according to a report released by the parent company of job board Dice.


Adecco's Modis division names former Capgemini exec to lead North American operations

September 1, 2021

Modis, the IT and engineering staffing division of The Adecco Group, announced George Fenn as head of Modis North America.


Upskilling is a win for talent and businesses — The Staffing Stream

September 1, 2021

From seeking a new, better career to embarking on a training journey to radically change their lives, people are taking online courses and trying varied programs, boot camps and more, according to a new post in The Staffing Stream.


Contingents disempowered at tech firms, report says (USA Today)

September 1, 2021

A report by the National Employment Law Project and Temp Worker Justice criticizes staffing practices of large tech firms, USA Today reported.


Under the microscope: Recruiting and engaging Gen Z

September 1, 2021

Members of Gen Z have their own quirks and employers are figuring out how to recruit and engage them, according to a new article in Staffing Industry Review’s Online Showcase.