March 18, 2021
Many staffing firms are gearing up for a big year — and also investing in technology to maintain and enhance their competitive positioning. This includes staffing platform technology that allows candidates to accept shifts and temporary assignments from clients in a more automated, self-service fashion that leverages mobile app technology.
The rise of staffing platform technology
15 March 2021
Many staffing firms are gearing up for a big year — and also investing in technology to maintain and enhance their competitive positioning. This includes staffing platform technology that allows candidates to accept shifts and temporary assignments from clients in a more automated, self-service fashion... More
HireQuest acquires Snelling Staffing and Link Staffing’s franchise relationships
15 March 2021
HireQuest Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) acquired Snelling Staffing, a 67-year-old staffing firm headquartered in Texas, as well as Houston-based Link Staffing’s franchise relationships.
US manufacturing upturn continues; employment posts steepest gains since 2014
15 March 2021
IHS Markit reported a continued upturn in the US manufacturing sector in February with the rate of production growth the fastest in six years.
BelFlex Staffing Network acquires consumer and food division
15 March 2021
BelFlex Staffing Network acquired the consumer and food division of YourEncore.
RigUp, an online platform for skilled trades, rebrands to Workrise
15 March 2021
RigUp is rebranding to Workrise.
Online platform funding rounds: Shift One, Jobsandtalent, WorkStep, Landed and Social Auto Transport
15 March 2021
Several online staffing platforms serving the industrial staffing sector recently announced funding rounds.
Logistics staffing firm lands $29 million contract (TheBusinessDesk.com)
17 March 2021
D&D Recruit, a logistics staffing firm based in Runcorn, England, announced a contract with a US-based automotive client Thai Summit America Corp. valued at £21 million (US$29.3 million) over three years, TheBusinessDesk.com reported.