Uber signs deal with NASA to develop flying taxi system (CNN)

Human cloud, ride-sharing firm Uber signed a deal with NASA to help the agency develop air traffic management systems for flying taxis, CNN reported. Uber’s chief product officer made the announcement Wednesday at a technology conference in Lisbon.

Kelly’s Q3 revenue rises 5.3% in constant currency; EMEA revenue up 10.7%

Kelly Services Inc.’s (NASD: KELYA) third-quarter revenue rose 5.3% on a constant currency basis. Growth was fastest in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, where revenue rose 10.7% in constant currency.

Barrett revenue rises 7% in Q3

Third-quarter revenue rose 6.7% at Barrett Business Services Inc. (NASD: BBSI), a Vancouver, Wash.-based provider of PEO and staffing services. However, the company  lowered its outlook for “gross revenue” over the next 12-month period to 14% from 15% citing “slight headwinds in staffing and...

Healthcare Staffing Summit is next week; helping companies thrive

Staffing Industry Analysts’ Healthcare Staffing Summit takes place next week in Dallas. This year’s theme is “Excellence in a Time of Change,” with a program designed to help organizations thrive through challenges, opportunities, and economic and policy shifts. 

“This year’s Healthcare...

House moves to roll back NLRB ruling on joint employment

The US House of Representatives last night approved the “Save Local Business Act,” HR 3441, that would roll back a 2015 National Labor Relations Board ruling that significantly expanded the definition of joint employment.

In its 2015 decision, the NLRB ruled Browning-Ferris Industries of California...

House moves to roll back NLRB ruling on joint employment (CWS 3.0)

The US House of Representatives last night approved the “Save Local Business Act,” HR 3441, that would roll back a 2015 National Labor Relations Board ruling that significantly expanded the definition of joint employment. For the full story, see the CWS 3.0 newsletter.

Lyft COO to step down (Axios)

Human cloud, ride-sharing firm Lyft Inc.’s COO Rex Tibbens is stepping down by the end of the year, Axios reported. Lyft has started looking for a successor, according to an email obtained by Axios that was sent on Monday evening by Lyft to company employees. Lyft reportedly wants to go public next...

Why we request nominations for SIA’s editorial lists (The Staffing Stream)

When compiling industry lists such as the Staffing 100 list of most influential people in the industry and Power 100 and 40 Under 40 lists, Staffing Industry Analysts turns to the industry for nominations. And with the nomination periods under way for the Staffing 100 and Best Staffing Firms to Work...

The Adecco Group revenue up 5% organically, driven by Europe; NA general staffing revenue falls

The Adecco Group today reported third-quarter revenue rose 5% on an organic basis — excluding the impact of currency, acquisitions and divestitures. Driving growth was strength in France, Italy, Iberia and Benelux. On the other hand, North American general staffing revenue (not including direct hire)...

Activist shareholder loses heated ADP proxy battle

Activist investor Pershing Square Capital, run by Bill Ackman, lost its bid to place several of its own picks on ADP’s (NASD: ADP) board following a heated proxy battle, according to preliminary results reported by ADP at its annual meeting today.

Pershing Square's three director nominees — Ackman,...