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AHS Staffing names CFO

October 27, 2016

AHS Staffing LLC, a healthcare staffing firm based in Edmond, Okla., announced Richard Frankl joined the company as CFO.

The appointment took effect Oct. 14, when BelHealth Investment Partners LLC, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, acquired AHS. The company operates two divisions: pharmastat for...


Monster board rejects MediaNews’ partial tender offer

October 27, 2016

Monster Worldwide Inc.’s (NYSE: MWW) board on Wednesday unanimously rejected the partial tender offer made by an affiliate of shareholder MediaNews Group Inc. to acquire up to approximately 10% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Monster at a price of $3.70 per share.

“Monster's Board and...


US jobless claims fall; continuing claims lowest since 2000 (Reuters)

October 27, 2016

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength and firming economic growth, Reuters reports. The number of first-time filings for unemployment insurance fell 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 258,000 for the week ended Oct. 22, according...


UCSF signs $50 million contract with HCL to outsource tech jobs (San Francisco Chronicle)

October 27, 2016

University of California San Francisco signed a five-year contract worth $50 million with HCL Technologies, one of India’s largest IT providers, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. UCSF plans to lay off dozens of tech workers and outsource about a fifth of its information technology systems jobs to...


Measuring CW program performance (CWS 3.0)

October 27, 2016

The three-legged stool is an analogy for contingent workforce management. Also called the three pillars of contingent workforce management, the legs are talent, supplier service and program operation. If one leg is not upright, the overall health of the program declines. Adrianne Nelson, CCWP, director...


Healthcare Staffing Summit: Putting an emphasis on the experience in travel nursing

October 27, 2016

When it comes to the travel nurse space, making sure travelers have an exceptional experience can be an important focus.

“I think that there are a handful of companies that are focused on creating exceptional services for travelers,” said Alan Braynin, president and CEO of Aya Healthcare. “Those...


Mastech third-quarter revenue essentially flat

October 26, 2016

IT staffing provider Mastech Digital Inc. (NYSE MKT: MHH) reported revenue edged down 0.9% in the third quarter to $34.3 million. However, gross margin improved to 20.1%.

The Pittsburgh-based firm reported demand for its staffing services was in-line with the previous quarter; however, a higher level...


In depth: Heated election debates can spill into contingent workplace

October 26, 2016

Heated debates over this year’s presidential election can spill into the workplace — impacting both traditionally hired workers and contingent workers.

More than half of US workers said office discussions about the presidential election can get heated and offend others, according to a poll by staffing...


Report lists US diversity staffing firms

October 26, 2016

Staffing Industry Analysts released its 2016 List of US Diversity Staffing Firms, which includes 133 US companies that self-identify as being woman-owned, minority-owned or under other diversity ownership. This year’s annual list is a directory that includes 86 firms owned by women, 58 minority-owned...


Randstad gets European approval for Monster deal; MediaNews starts own tender offer

October 26, 2016

Randstad Holding nv received clearance from the European Commission for its acquisition of Monster Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: MWW). Randstad reported the clearance is the last regulatory approval required with respect to its tender offer for outstanding shares of common stock of Monster. Separately, MediaNews...