March 21, 2024
While the fortunes of the US economy and the staffing industry have diverged as of late, there are signs industrial staffing could see a boost later this year.
Industrial staffing could see tailwind in latter half of year
March 19, 2024
While the fortunes of the US economy and the staffing industry have diverged as of late, there are signs industrial staffing could see a boost later this year.
‘Overreaching’ California legislation would limit conversion fees and more
March 19, 2024
Proposed legislation in California would add requirements from restricting conversion fees to allowing temporary workers the right to apply for permanent positions.
Judge temporarily stops Illinois regs’ equal benefits provision
March 19, 2024
Illinois may not require industrial staffing firms at this time to provide temporary workers with benefits equal to directly employed workers, judge rules.
NLRB’s joint-employment rule gets rejection from judge
March 19, 2024
A federal judge in Texas rejected a new joint-employment rule put forth by the National Labor Relations Board. The rule was previously stayed until March 11.
Staffing M&A pulls back in 2023 after boom in previous year
March 19, 2024
Staffing industry acquisition activity down in 2023 after robust 2022, SIA report finds.
Elwood Staffing acquires the BelFlex Staffing Network
March 19, 2024
Elwood Staffing acquired commercial staffing provider BelFlex Staffing Network in a deal that closed Jan. 15.
PeopleReady sells Canadian staffing business
March 19, 2024
TrueBlue Inc. closed on the sale of its PeopleReady Canadian staffing business to Vertical Staffing Resources.
Upskilling can empower workers, help ease the skills gap
March 19, 2024
Upskilling can help ease the skills gap and help workers move ahead in their career as well as boost retention, according to an article in Staffing Industry Review.
Majority of boomers say age is disadvantage in job market
March 19, 2024
More than two thirds of baby boomers say their age is a disadvantage when searching for a job, according to a report by the American Staffing Association.
We’re failing managers. Here’s how we can support them instead – Staffing Stream
March 19, 2024
Managers need to be more involved with their teams to help improve low employee engagement, writes Sarah Danzl, chief marketing officer at Skillable, in the Staffing Stream.