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US leading index keeps on upward trend in May

June 22, 2017

The Conference Board’s US Leading Economic Index edged up 0.3% in May to a reading of 127.0 (2010 = 100), following increases of 0.2% in April and 0.4% in March.

“The US [Leading Economic Index] continued on its upward trend in May, suggesting the economy is likely to remain on, or perhaps even moderately...


Don’t get fired by your MSP (CWS 3.0)

June 22, 2017

As the managed services field matures, providers become more particular about the clients they work with. To get the best pricing, you need to be the best client, writes Bryan Peña in a new CWS 3.0 e-newsletter article. Peña, Staffing Industry Analysts’ senior VP, contingent workforce strategies...


Korn Ferry revenue rises on growth in Futurestep, North American executive search

June 21, 2017

Korn Ferry International Inc. (NYSE: KFY) reported total fee revenue rose 1.5%, or 3.2% on a constant currency basis, in its fiscal fourth quarter ended April 30. The increase was driven by organic growth at its Futurestep division — which includes recruitment process outsourcing, project-based recruitment...


Uber leader steps down from CEO role, but will remain on human cloud firm’s board

June 21, 2017

Travis Kalanick yesterday stepped down from his role as CEO of the ride-sharing firm Uber Technologies Inc. He will remain on the board of directors. Kalanick joins a number of Uber executives who recently left the firm, including its president.

“Travis has always put Uber first,” Uber’s...


Canadian staffing index rises 11% in May, shows moderate growth

June 21, 2017

The Canadian staffing index rose 11% in May from April and 9% when compared with May of last year. The index, which measures staffing activity in Canada, rose to a reading of 110 from a reading of 99 in April.

“The May index value of 110 suggests moderate year-over-year growth after adjusting for the...


Chicago, south Florida firms report widespread openings in IT and finance/accounting, survey says

June 21, 2017

Human resources professionals and hiring managers in the greater Chicago and south Florida markets report widespread openings in accounting and finance, according to the third-quarter hiring forecast study conducted by staffing provider Brilliant and Richard Curtin, director of surveys of consumers at...


Temp worker shortage threatens resort operations (Meetings and Conventions)

June 21, 2017

Resorts nationwide are unable to operate at full capacity as summer begins due to a shortage of temporary workers, Meetings and Conventions reports. The problem stems from Congress’ removal last fall of an H-2B visa exemption, reducing the number of H-2B visa holders by as much as 50%.


Drivers for human cloud firm Juno file class-action lawsuit, claim securities fraud (ReCode)

June 21, 2017

ReCode reports drivers filed a federal class-action lawsuit against human cloud, ride-sharing firm Juno for breach of contract, false advertising and securities fraud. Juno launched last year and its primary appeal was a stock program that would award restricted stock units to drivers who used the platform...


Global Power 100 list of most powerful women in staffing nominations open

June 21, 2017

A Global Power 100 list of the most powerful women in the workforce solutions ecosystem, which includes the staffing industry, is being compiled by Staffing Industry Analysts for the third year in a row, and nominations are now being accepted.

The list featuring the Americas portion of the list will appear...


Google for Jobs launches today to focus on postings from job boards

June 20, 2017

Google today launched Google for Jobs, its artificial intelligence job search tool that shows job postings from sites such as LinkedIn, Monster and CareerBuilder. Google first announced the product last month.

Starting today in English on desktop and mobile, users can search for “jobs near me,” “teaching...