Keystone Partners acquires Center for Executive Coaching

Keystone Partners, a Boston-based outplacement and leadership development consulting firm, acquired the Center for Executive Coaching, an executive coach certification and training provider based in Osprey, Florida.

The move aims to expand the reach and impact of both companies.

“We are thrilled to have...

Multiverse acquires recruiting platform provider Searchlight

Multiverse, a London-based company focused on workplace training and recruitment, announced it acquired Searchlight, a San Francisco-based company that offers an applicant screening and selection platform. Searchlight says its platform automates applicant screening using an AI filter, psychometric assessments...

Over half of nurses report verbal abuse by patients

More than half of nurses are subjected to verbal abuse by a patient in the workplace, according to the Nurse.com 2024 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report providing insight into the current state of nurse salaries and career options.

The survey asked nursing professionals about their experience with workplace...

Temp staffing platform revenue dips 17% amid challenging environment

The amount of revenue flowing through temporary staffing platforms fell by 17% in 2023 to $18.0 billion, according to research by SIA. A challenging business environment resulted in fewer staffing firms pursuing platforms in 2023. Still, revenue going through temporary staffing platforms posted a 73%...

Tech job postings at highest level since August 2023: CompTIA

Tech jobs and advertised job postings rose in March, according to CompTIA’s analysis of data from the US Bureau of Statistics.

New job postings for technology positions in March reached the highest level since August 2023, CompTIA reported on April 8. Employers posting for tech hiring totaled 191,000...

Good Friday weighs on staffing hours: SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indictor

US temp staffing hours fell 2.6% in the week ended March 30, according to the latest SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator report. Commercial staffing hours fell 2.5%, while professional staffing hours fell 2.8%. The hours were partly impacted by Good Friday-related business closures.

Consumer concern over losing jobs is highest since September 2020

Consumers became more concerned about losing their job in March, according to a report released April 8 by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data.

The mean perceived probability of losing one’s job in the next 12 months increased to 15.7% in March from 14.5% in the previous...

DC construction firm to pay $350,000 in IC misclassification case

A construction firm will pay $350,000 to resolve allegations of independent contractor misclassification in the District of Columbia, according to the Washington DC attorney general.

Tricon Construction Inc. and four subcontractors allegedly misclassified 200 workers, denying them sick leave and other...

Ontario fines staffing firm, buyer for temp’s injuries

A temporary foreign worker’s injury resulted in a staffing firm and buyer in Southwestern Ontario being fined, according to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

West End Mfg. Inc. was fined C$55,000 (US$40,462) on March 26 for the incident that happened on May...

The Conference Board jobs index points to jobs growth this quarter

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index rose in March to a reading of 112.84, up from a downwardly revised 111.85 in February. The organization projects employment will continue to grow this quarter.

“The Employment Trends Index increased slightly in March, signaling employment will continue to...