March 21, 2019
Merger and acquisition activity among North American staffing firms reached a ten-year high in 2018, with 112 publicly announced transactions, as noted in Staffing Industry Analysts’ annual report on staffing M&A.
Deal or no deal: Merger and acquisition activity levels high for industrial staffing firms
March 19, 2019
Merger and acquisition activity among North American staffing firms reached a ten-year high in 2018, with 112 publicly announced transactions, as noted in SIA’s annual report on staffing M&A.
Onin acquires Midwest staffing firms
March 19, 2019
The Onin Group acquired Chicago-based Labor Temps and LTI Services, expanding its presence in the Midwest and gaining a footprint in the Chicago market.
SE Capital acquires TLC Companies, a PEO for the transportation industry
March 19, 2019
SE Capital Partners LLC purchased TLC Companies, a transportation-specific professional employer organization.
Hospitality Staffing Solutions buys FoodStaff
March 19, 2019
Hospitality Staffing Solutions LLC announced it acquired FoodStaff, a provider of food and beverage personnel based in Charleston, SC.
Skilled trades report lists toughest to recruit
March 19, 2019
Of the 10 skilled trades occupations, plumber/pipefitters are the most difficult to recruit, according to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2018 Skilled Trades Staffing Benchmarking Survey — Summary Report.
Transforce makes acquisitions, forms new parent company
March 19, 2019
TransForce Inc., a nationwide truck-driver staffing firm headquartered in Alexandria, Va., acquired regional staffing agency USA Drivers; Drive360 Logistics, a transportation recruitment firm targeting truck drivers and diesel mechanics; and Miami-based The CDL School, a commercial... More
Half of employers in UK struggle to recruit and retain blue-collar workers
March 19, 2019
Nearly half, or 49%, of UK employers are struggling to recruit and retain blue-collar workers, according to a study from Quinyx, a workforce management software firm.
What it takes to win in today’s job market: Prioritize the candidate experience — The Staffing Stream
March 19, 2019
Navigating the new hiring reality is driving companies to adapt their established recruiting strategies to better motivate job seekers, emphasizing market-rate compensation, corporate culture and the candidate experience, writes Matt Bramblett in a The Staffing Stream blog post. Bramblett, Aerotek's... More
North Dakota oil industry growing with more long-term jobs, fewer temp workers (The Associated Press)
March 19, 2019
North Dakota’s oil industry is growing, with more long-term jobs to sustain production and fewer temporary workers, The Associated Press reported.
Staffing firms’ insights help program revamp
March 19, 2019
Successful programs are ones that constantly learn, grow and evolve over time, writes Karen Thrasher, Southwest Airlines’ people department manager, in a Staffing Industry Review article. Last year, the Southwest Airlines contingent workforce program went through a substantial renovation process, evaluating... More