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Robert Half Accountemps survey finds 38% say winter weather negatively impacts mood

January 9, 2018

Much of the US entered the new year facing below-freezing temperatures, feet of snow and even ice storms. And the harsh winter weather can lead to the “winter workplace blues” for affected workplaces, according to a survey of more than 2,700 US workers by Accountemps, a division of Robert Half International...


US job openings see little change in latest numbers

January 9, 2018

The number of US job openings was little changed on the last day of November from the previous month, according to the latest numbers released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of hires was also little changed in November.

Bloomberg reported US job openings unexpectedly fell in...


Two moves by federal government could impact gig workers (Lexology)

January 9, 2018

Richard Meneghello of law firm Fisher Phillips discusses two pieces of interesting news for gig businesses in a Lexology blog post: a provision in the tax reform bill that could provide as much as a 20% reduction off the taxable earnings of gig workers, and the Department of Labor’s announcement last...


Temp staffing subcontractor accuses staffing provider, buyer of discrimination (Cook County Record)

January 9, 2018

The Cook County Record reported Labor One Inc. — a temp staffing subcontractor known for placing black workers from Chicago in service jobs — accused staffing firm Staff Management Solutions and staffing buyer Aramark of racism. They allege they improperly broke its contract with the subcontractor...


Executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles announces restructuring

January 8, 2018

Heidrick & Struggles (NASD: HSII) on Friday announced a restructuring to reduce overall costs and improve efficiency. It will include pre-tax charges of $15 million to $18 million in the fourth quarter. The company also plans a noncash impairment charge of $6 million to $12 million to write off the...


Jackson Healthcare acquires international recruitment firm Avant Healthcare Professionals

January 8, 2018

Jackson Healthcare, one of the largest US healthcare staffing firms, acquired Avant Healthcare Professionals of Orlando, Fla. Avant founder and CEO Shari Dingle Costantini will join Jackson and report to Jackson Healthcare Group President Scott L’Heureux, who leads several Jackson Healthcare companies...


On Assignment updates guidance in wake of new tax law

January 8, 2018

Professional staffing firm On Assignment Inc. (NYSE ASGN) on Friday updated its net income guidance for the fourth quarter of 2017 and announced it expects to record a one-time, noncash income tax benefit of $30.5 million to $33.5 million in the fourth quarter because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

“The...


Insperity’s president to retire from post in May, but will remain on PEO’s board

January 8, 2018

Professional employer organization Insperity Inc. (NYSE: NSP) announced President Richard Rawson, an executive officer of Insperity for more than 28 years, will retire on May 18. However, Rawson will remain on the board of directors.

As president, Rawson led Insperity’s gross profit enhancement division...


Jobs growth unlikely to slow in months ahead, according to The Conference Board

January 8, 2018

Jobs growth in the US shouldn’t slow in the near term, according to The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index, which rose in December to a reading of 107.10 after little change in November.

“The rapid improvement in the Employment Trends Index in recent months suggests that job growth is unlikely...


More Chicago, South Florida firms report plans to increase hiring, survey finds

January 8, 2018

More firms in the Chicago and South Florida markets have open finance/accounting and IT positions in the first quarter than in the fourth quarter, according to a survey released by staffing provider Brilliant. Businesses also plan to increase their overall hiring plans in the next 12 months, especially...