Insight - Most Attractive Staffing Markets Globally
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Briefing - Hong Kong Update
- The Hong Kong Economy has expanded by 55%.
- Unemployment is at a near record low.
- The outlook for jobs is good long term.
Insight - The Big Three: Market Strengths & Weaknesses
- Adecco, Randstad and ManpowerGroup dominate the global staffing landscape.
- The report lists the 13 major markets in which each of the ‘Big Three’ have a place among the top five firms.
- Plus the 8 markets where one of the Big Three do not enjoy a market leadership position.
Insight - The Baltic States
- Describes the market
- Discusses the competition for staff
- Lists key providers
Insight - Western Europe M&A, 2011
- Despite the global slowdown, M&A activity in the staffing industry increased in Western Europe this year.
- The most significant deal is the acquisition of SFN Group by Randstad.
- Read the full analysis: by staffing segment, deals with disclosed metrics, deals in which the target company offers services over than staffing.
Insight - Dictionary of Key Terms
A short dictionary of key terms for forty six European states.
Citation - WE Citation – Avoid AWR Traps
- Some excellent advice from Osborne Clarke on the AWR
- If you receive an information request, or
- A claim under the legislation
Insight - UK Hiring Trend for December/January
- APSCo data generally negative
- Innovantage shows both perm and temp up
- Economy still souring
Briefing - Results Calendar
- See how your competitors or suppliers are faring
- Provides a spreadsheet you can upload into Outlook
- All the events listed will be covered in the Daily News
Insight - UK Government Spending on Temporary Staff
- The report sets out details of central governments spending on temporary staff.
- Key findings include the monthly total amount they are spending.
- Details of the Department whose spending dwarfs all others.
From Our Publications
February 2012
It takes a certain skill set and personality to succeed as a recruiter. The February issue of Staffing Industry Review discusses common traits of successful recruiters. Also in this issue: What you need to know before jumping into recruitment process outsourcing...
February 22, 2012 - Vol. 4.8
A worksite employer prevails in a workers' compensation ruling involving a contingent worker killed on the job; The Tax bill just passed by congress expands jobless benefits; and Obama increases funding in IC misclassification fight.
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Law: Contingent Worker Can't Sue in Temp Death Case
22 February 2012
The Supreme Court of Texas ruled against the family of a contingent worker who was killed on the job in a case that tested the workers’ compensation “exclusive remedy” rule.
Around the Web: Obama Budgets for Misclassification Fight; Jobless Programs Aided
22 February 2012
President Obama’s 2013 budget gives the Labor Department additional funding to fight IC misclassification; The tax bill passed by Congress last week broadens jobless programs; and the rising number of temporary workers signals a shift in the workplace.
Blog: One-Click Shopping for Contingent Workers
22 February 2012
Filling an open position with the click of a button, with no worries about IC compliance, risks, etc., may sound far-fetched and futuristic, but it will happen sooner than you might think, writes Editorial Director Subadhra R. Sriram in the Contingent Blog.