April 2012
“The Best Staffing Firms to Work For” are listed, and the leaders of those firms weigh in on what makes them great places to work. Recurring themes such as listening to employees, hiring right in the first place and letting workers build their skills were some of the common themes. Staffing firms rated as the best places to temp or contract for were also ranked. Also in this issue is a report on the staffing market in Ireland.
Letter from the Editor
29 March 2012
What are staffing firms looking for? High up on your list of priorities is to have a team that is engaged and produces great bottom-line results.
Straight Talk from the Customer
29 March 2012
Straight Talk from the Customer: Your Significant Other
Research Report: The Dreaded Mandate
29 March 2012
Healthcare reform’s effects on the staffing industry remain unclear.
The Best Staffing Firms to Work For
29 March 2012
The top staffing firms to work for are listed. Recurring themes like listening to employees, hiring right in the first place and letting workers build their skills have helped boost the bottom line of these companies and made their employees appreciate their workplace.
Good Job, Thumbs Up
29 March 2012
What makes a staffing firm a great place to work for in the eyes of a temp or contract worker? Consistent communication, treating workers with respect and special events have these temporary workers coming back for more.
Ireland Rising
29 March 2012
The Irish economy suffered a setback with the global recession, but it is expected to grow again in 2012. With a promising outlook, temporary staffing is also expected to grow.
By the Numbers
29 March 2012
- Internal staff becomes a higher priority
- Which staffing firm priority is most correlated with consistent profitability?
- Odds of a “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” being among the fastest-growing in U.S.