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Human cloud firm Uber takes business model to freight

May 19, 2017

Uber, one of the largest human cloud firms, announced Uber Freight, which aims to match truck drivers with loads to haul.

“What used to take several hours and multiple phone calls can now be achieved with the touch of a button,” according to an Uber Freight post on Medium. “Vetted users download...


Artificial intelligence will soon be a regular part of HR, 55% of HR managers say

May 19, 2017

More than half, 55%, of human resources managers say artificial intelligence will become a regular part of HR in the next five years, according to a survey by CareerBuilder. In addition, 13% are already seeing evidence of AI in HR.

“There are certain aspects of HR that are transactional in nature, such...


People: Global PEO Services; Beacon Hill; Pridestaff; Major, Lindsey & Africa; and more

May 19, 2017

Professional services firm Global Upside Inc. announced Adam Sheffield joined its newly launched company, Global PEO Services, as president. He previously was VP, global sales at ADP (NASD: ADP). Sheffield will lead the strategy and sales for Global PEO Services, while Global Upside CEO Ragu Bhargava...


Chicago report says low-wage workers experience retaliation (Crain’s Chicago Business)

May 19, 2017

A report by a coalition of worker advocated found employers often retaliate against low-wage workers who complain about pay or working conditions, Crain’s Chicago Business reported. The report surveyed low-wage workers in Chicago, and about 29% of survey participants worked through staffing firms....


Why isn’t pay rising with falling unemployment? (Bloomberg Businessweek)

May 19, 2017

With US unemployment falling, why aren’t wages rising? Peter Coy discuss eight possible explanations in a Bloomberg Businessweek article. Some reasons might include slack remaining in the labor market or the possibility that wage growth is being undermeasured.


Google to launch AI-powered job search

May 18, 2017

Google is rolling out an artificial intelligence job search tool in the coming weeks, but the aim at this time is not to compete with job boards, according to company sources. The announcement was made yesterday at the search giant’s I/O developer conference and in a tweet from the company.

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NALTO announces National Locum Tenens Week

May 18, 2017

The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations announced that the first-ever National Locum Tenens Week will be this year on Aug. 14 to 18. It’s designed to recognize the contributions of physicians and advanced practitioners who are dedicated to providing locum tenens medical coverage.

National...


Staffing firm check uncovers nurse accused of working without license

May 18, 2017

A person who had been working as a nurse was arrested and indicted last week on suspicion of healthcare fraud and identity theft after a staffing firm checked her employment and educational background, according to court records.

Samantha Rivera had never graduated from nursing school nor held a nursing...


Four in 10 Canadians likely to look for a new job

May 18, 2017

More than four in 10 Canadian workers, 43%, said they’re likely to look for a new job within the next year, according to a recent survey released by Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI). But employers don’t seem overly concerned about turnover; two-thirds of CFOs polled, 66%, said they had...


Leading Economic Index rises, weak Q1 growth may have been ‘hiccup’

May 18, 2017

The Conference Board’s US Leading Economic Index rose 0.3% in April to a level of 126.9 (2010 = 100), pointing to the possibility that the first quarter’s week GDP growth was likely temporary.

“The recent trend in the US [Leading Economic Index], led by the positive outlook of consumers and financial...