Trudeau’s new visa program for high-skilled workers takes off (The Economic Times)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new fast-track visa program for high-skilled workers is taking off in Canada, The Economic Times reports. “It’s more successful than we predicted,” Canada’s Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said. “This program came from the business community. They identified...

How do millennials feel about outsourcing? (Forbes)

Millennials don’t have a single coherent philosophy regarding outsourcing because the gig economy is still developing, and every millennial has had different professional experiences, Forbes reported in an article examining outsourcing from the generation’s perspective. They are certainly open to...

No recession expected in near term, but staffing firms can still prepare for future

It’s not easy to time a recession, but the risk of a US recession appears quite low in the near term, according to the new report “Preparing for the Next Recession,” by Staffing Industry Analysts. Still, many economists have indicated a risk becomes more substantial in 2019 and 2020, and there...

Kelly Services promotes exec to chief investor relations, exec comp and communications officer

Kelly Services (NASD: KELYA) promoted James “Jim” Polehna to corporate secretary and chief investor relations, executive compensation and communications officer from his prior position as corporate secretary and VP of investor relations.

Polehna will now have the additional responsibility for executive...

Physician compensation rises 5.1% in US this year, report says

Physician compensation in the US rose 5.1% this year and physician job advertisements increased year-over-year in 10 large metropolitan areas, according to a new research study on the 2017 labor market for doctors released by Doximity, a social network for physicians and advanced practice clinician.

These...

Agricultural firm settles claims of discrimination against US citizens in favor of temporary foreign workers

Crop Production Services Inc. of Loveland, Colo., reached a settlement agreement to resolve allegations the company discriminated against US citizens in favor of temporary foreign workers on H-2A visas, the US Department of Justice announced.

The company imposed more burdensome requirements on US citizens,...

Mondo CEO’s top tips for creating the best workplace for millennials (Forbes)

Tim Johnson, CEO of staffing provider Mondo, knows firsthand the challenges that come with managing millennials and keeping them motivated in sales, marketing, tech and other roles. Johnson provides advice on creating the best workplace and management styles for millennials in a new Forbes article.

Joint employer ruling marks ‘return to normalcy’ — Staffing quote of the week

Employers “have to be able to understand what our options are,” and the National Labor Relations Board has now provided a clear definition of joint employer status, Bloomberg Law quoted Mark Kisicki as saying in an article on the reversal of joint employer rules. Kisicki is a shareholder of Ogletree,...

Hudson Global focuses on RPO, to sell European and Asia-Pacific staffing units for $41 million

Hudson Global Inc. (NASD: HSON), signed deals to sell its recruitment and talent management operations in Europe and Asia Pacific for an estimated total of $41.2 million. The company intends to focus on its global recruitment process outsourcing business going forward.

Value Plus NV, led by Hudson Benelux...

SThree gross profit up 4% for year on strength in Continental Europe and US

Specialist recruiter SThree plc reported gross profit for its full year ended 30 November rose 4% on a constant currency basis. Strength in the US and Continental Europe boosted gross profit. However, gross profit fell in the UK and Ireland as well as Asia Pacific.

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