Stephen James Associates, part of the Allegis Group, opened a new office in Palm Beach Gardens FL to serve Palm Beach and Martin counties in Florida. Stephen James is a professional recruiting firm specializing in accounting and finance, banking, human resources and sales and marketing positions.

Southern Home Medical Equipment Inc. (OTCBB: SHOM.OB) said it struck a deal with Effective Staffing Solutions LLC to develop a market for its Encore Medical Staffing division in Anderson SC.