March 28, 2012

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Healthcare staffing firm On Assignment Inc.'s acquisition of IT staffing provider Apex Systems Inc. tops the list to recent M&A activity that's making waves in the staffing industry; the EEOC clarifies when company is at risk of violating the ADA when requiring high school diplomas. 

Acquisition: On Assignment Buys Large IT Staffing Provider

28 March 2012

Several large acquisitions were recently announced in the staffing industry. The latest is On Assignment Inc. is buying Apex Systems Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing suppliers of information technology staffing. 


When Requiring Diplomas Violates the ADA

28 March 2012

Requiring a high school diploma may in some circumstances be considered a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to guidance released by the The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.


Congress Passes Jobs Bill; IRS FAQs for Worker Classification

28 March 2012

Congress sends the Jobs bill to the President’s desk; New FAQs for the voluntary worker classification program. How effective are managers in using tools such as balanced score cards and customer relationship management? 


A Staffing Atlas to Guide You

28 March 2012

Does your provider know what the temporary worker penetration rate is in your area? How about an area you're looking into? Editorial Director Subadhra R. Sriram blogs about a new tool from SIA you should be sure they use.