Global hiring strengthens, but still below pre-recession levels — Staffing quote of the week

“Stronger employer hiring intentions in most regions is certainly cause for optimism, though global growth is still below pre-recession levels," said Jonas Prising, chairman & CEO of ManpowerGroup, in commentary on a new, third-quarter global hiring study released by ManpowerGroup. “The...

Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion

Microsoft Corp. (NASD: MSFT) agreed to acquire LinkedIn Corp. (NYSE: LNKD) in transaction valued at $26.2 billion, the companies announced today.

Microsoft and LinkedIn entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued...

Human cloud firm Didi Chuxing lands $605 million investment

China-based ride-sharing firm Didi Chuxing, formerly known as Didi Kuaidi, secured a $600 million strategic investment from China Life Insurance on June 13. The investment includes an equity investment of $300 million and a long-term debt investment of $305 million.

Didi Chuxing ranks as the second-largest...

Canada's unemployed increasingly stuck, survey finds

Canada's unemployed are increasingly stuck, with difficulty getting interviews and work, according to Express Employment Professionals’ third annual State of the Unemployed national survey, released today. Canada's unemployed are now out of work for an average of 16 months, compared to 14 months in...

NACE: 82% of 2015 grads employed or continuing education within six months

A majority of the college class of 2015, 82%, landed a job or were accepted into a continuing education program within six months of graduation, according to the Class of 2015 First-Destination Survey released by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The survey found that 58.4% of 2015 bachelor’s...

Loyalty frays for both employers and employees (Marketplace)

Marketplace reports on the benefits and drawbacks of a flexible workforce in a “just-in-time” economy.

Gig employers and discrimination claims (Mondaq)

Fisher Phillips LLP reports a lawsuit against Airbnb highlights dangers gig employers may face in regards to civil rights and public accommodations claims.

Randstad to acquire Careo Group in Japan

Global staffing provider Randstad Holding nv agreed to acquire Careo Group in Japan for an undisclosed sum, doubling its presence in the Tokyo area, and its IT/engineering business.

Careo Group, established in 1972, has approximately 150 full-time employees, mainly focusing on temporary staffing of engineers,...

Elwood Staffing acquires commercial staffing firm

Columbus, Ind.-based Elwood Staffing acquired commercial staffing firm White Staffing Management, its sixth acquisition in the past three years. The deal includes four White Staffing Management branch offices located in Bowling Green and Hopkinsville, Ken., and Gallatin and La Vergne, Tenn.

The transaction...

Canada: Gain of 60,500 full-time jobs offset by loss in part-time work

Employment in Canada changed only slightly in May — a gain of 13,800 jobs — as a loss in part-time jobs offset a gain in full-time work, according to seasonally adjusted numbers released today by Statistics Canada.

The number of full-time jobs rose by 60,500 in May while part-time jobs fell by 46,800....