March 12, 2015

IT Staffing Report

IT staffing firms’ operating results for 4Q14 produced few surprises, but earnings calls yielded a few potential concerns.

4Q14 IT staffing earnings recap: Steady as she goes

11 March 2015

IT staffing firms’ operating results for 4Q14 produced few surprises, but earnings calls yielded a few potential concerns.


President announces TechHire initiative

11 March 2015

President Obama this week announced the launch of the TechHire initiative at a meeting of the National League of Cities. 


IT jobs rise by 0.4% in US during February

11 March 2015

The number of IT jobs in the US rose 0.4% in February from January, according to the TechServe Alliance.


Staffing 360 sells back cybersecurity firm for $1

11 March 2015

Staffing 360 Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: STAF) sold its Cyber 360 Inc. subsidiary to various original owners of the business.


ManpowerGroup acquires Europe-based IT operations

11 March 2015

ManpowerGroup subsidiary Proservica acquired the French IT help desk business of ATOS. ManpowerGroup also acquired a 70% stake in Dutch IT company PEAK-IT.


Report says BP to cut IT contractor rates by 15% in UK

11 March 2015

ContractorUK reported BP plc is cutting the rate it pays IT contractors in the UK by 15%.


Demand for ICT professionals up in Australia as business confidence rises

10 March 2015

The jobs outlook in Australia for information and communications technology professionals is strengthening, according to a Peoplebank index.


Private equity picks up majority stake in ICon

11 March 2015

Serent Capital acquired a majority stake in ICon Professional Services, a Foster City, Calif.-based provider of independent contractor compliance and payrolling services.


Power Seller: Planting Seeds

23 February 2015

Putting the client first will automatically yield more sales, short and long term.


Trim your waste in talent acquisition — Staffing Stream

11 March 2015

In any pursuit, training and dedication are vital. But the real advantages come from doing the smallest things better than anyone else.