March 21, 2019
Merger and acquisition activity among North American staffing firms reached a ten-year high in 2018, with 112 publicly announced transactions, as noted in Staffing Industry Analysts’ annual report on staffing M&A.
Deal or no deal: Merger and acquisition activity levels high for industrial staffing firms
19 March 2019
Merger and acquisition activity among North American staffing firms reached a ten-year high in 2018, with 112 publicly announced transactions, as noted in SIA’s annual report on staffing M&A.
Onin acquires Midwest staffing firms
19 March 2019
The Onin Group acquired Chicago-based Labor Temps and LTI Services, expanding its presence in the Midwest and gaining a footprint in the Chicago market.
SE Capital acquires TLC Companies, a PEO for the transportation industry
19 March 2019
SE Capital Partners LLC purchased TLC Companies, a transportation-specific professional employer organization.
Hospitality Staffing Solutions buys FoodStaff
19 March 2019
Hospitality Staffing Solutions LLC announced it acquired FoodStaff, a provider of food and beverage personnel based in Charleston, SC.
Skilled trades report lists toughest to recruit
19 March 2019
Of the 10 skilled trades occupations, plumber/pipefitters are the most difficult to recruit, according to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2018 Skilled Trades Staffing Benchmarking Survey — Summary Report.
Transforce makes acquisitions, forms new parent company
19 March 2019
TransForce Inc., a nationwide truck-driver staffing firm headquartered in Alexandria, Va., acquired regional staffing agency USA Drivers; Drive360 Logistics, a transportation recruitment firm targeting truck drivers and diesel mechanics; and Miami-based The CDL School, a commercial... More
Half of employers in UK struggle to recruit and retain blue-collar workers
19 March 2019
Nearly half, or 49%, of UK employers are struggling to recruit and retain blue-collar workers, according to a study from Quinyx, a workforce management software firm.
North Dakota oil industry growing with more long-term jobs, fewer temp workers (The Associated Press)
19 March 2019
North Dakota’s oil industry is growing, with more long-term jobs to sustain production and fewer temporary workers, The Associated Press reported.