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GDPR: Use ‘more carrot than stick’ – Staffing quote of the week

May 29, 2018

“You must partner with the business and learn from them – and always use more carrot than stick if you are going to be effective,” David Blonder, BlackBerry’s global data protection officer, said in a Q&A with Forbes of the company’s compliance efforts with the EU’s General Data...


Overseas agents illegally charging temp workers (The Canadian Press)

May 29, 2018

The Canadian Council of Refugees says some temporary workers brought in to fill low-wage jobs are being recruited overseas by agents who illegally charge upward of $40,000 to place them in a job, The Canadian Press reported. The recruiters are often overseas headhunting companies or agents hired by Canadian...


Room for MSP global expansion despite legal considerations: SIA research

May 25, 2018

Managed service providers are prevalent in all major staffing markets across the globe; however, penetration varies markedly by market, with the greatest growth outside the US, which is the most established market. The contractual model can also vary based on local legislation, according to SIA’s new...


Companies looking for seasonal workers turn to Puerto Rico (The Boston Globe)

May 25, 2018

Finding workers has become more difficult for summer vacation areas that hire seasonal employees — even more so with more stringent immigration controls. Now some companies are looking to Puerto Rico as a source for workers, according to a story in The Boston Globe. Puerto Ricans don’t need H-1B...


Europe’s new data regulation, GDPR, starts today and will affect staffing

May 25, 2018

Europe’s new General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect today, regulating how companies can use personal data. The law reaches outside of Europe as well as into the staffing industry, and any company doing business in Europe.

“Staffing companies that recruit or supply staff from the EU,...


Essential Staffing acquires Ontario-based industrial and office staffing supplier

May 25, 2018

Essential Staffing announced it acquired New Start Personnel of Barrie, Ontario, a company that has supplied drivers, skilled trades and office staff to clients throughout Simcoe County in southern Ontario. New Start has operated since 2005. The deal takes effect Sunday.

The acquisition is part of the...


People: Sevenstep, Contemporary Staffing Solutions, Galt, WilsonHCG, CEO Inc. and more

May 25, 2018

Sevenstep, a global RPO provider, announced Ian Cluroe joined as head of global marketing. He has 20 years of global experience in marketing and business development at professional services firms including Alexander Mann Solutions, Deloitte and PwC.

Contemporary Staffing Solutions, a national staffing...


Defense Health Agency picks 27 companies to compete for $969 million in contracts (GovCon Wire)

May 25, 2018

The Defense Health Agency selected 27 companies eligible for potentially $969 million in contracts to provide medical support services to military treatment facilities across the US, Guam and Puerto Rico, GovCon Wire reported. The firms will compete for task orders to deliver services encompassing...


Next Americas Daily News coming Tuesday

May 25, 2018

The Americas SIA Daily News will not publish Monday because of the Memorial Day holiday. The next issue will be published Tuesday.


Recruitment website firm Phenom People announces $22 million funding round

May 24, 2018

Phenom People announced a $22 million series B funding round. The Ambler, Pa.-based company previously raised $9 million, and the latest funding round brings the total amount raised to $31 million. It plans to use the funding for growth, including international expansion.

TechCrunch reported the company...