Feb. 2, 2023

IT Staffing Report

IT staffing showed modest growth to end 2022, and it appears the labor market has loosened significantly since 2021. However, large-scale layoffs at big tech companies do not necessarily correlate with recruiting difficulty, but there could be a spillover effect into staffing making it easier to recruit.

2022 ends strong, and with a looser labor market

February 2, 2023

IT staffing showed modest growth to end 2022, and it appears the labor market has loosened significantly since 2021.


IT staffing firm TSR reports revenue up 9.1% in fiscal Q2

February 2, 2023

Revenue rose 9.1% year over year at TSR Inc. in the IT staffing firm’s fiscal second quarter.


Disys finalizes acquisition of IT and engineering solutions provider to the US federal government

February 2, 2023

Digital Intelligence Systems LLC, one of the largest US IT staffing firms, finalized its acquisition of LinTech Global Inc.


Tech salaries and pay rates in Canada rise by 7%

February 2, 2023

Canadian tech salaries and pay rates rose 7% across the board last year, according to IT staffing firm S.i. Systems ULC.


Microsoft announces investment in OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT

February 2, 2023

Microsoft announces an investment in OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT.


Cognizant acquiring UK-based IT services firm Mobica

February 2, 2023

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. to acquire Mobica, a UK-based IT services firm.


Cybersecurity workers remain in demand despite slowing economy

February 2, 2023

Cybersecurity workers remain in demand even amid a slowing economy.


Hiring remote workers? Here are four compliance issues to prepare for — The Staffing Stream

February 2, 2023

With so many different types of workers doing their jobs remotely now, it can be difficult to remain compliant with employer obligations.


Effort starts to lure laid off H-1B visa holders to Chicago

February 2, 2023

Chicago groups launch effort to attract laid off H-1B workers to city.


Proposed federal rule to ban noncompete agreements will be closely watched

January 27, 2023

Proposed ban on noncompete agreements has raised concerns in the staffing industry, but is being welcome in some corners. The issue appears to be a contentious one.