Dec. 15, 2022

Industrial Staffing Report

We take a look at some of findings from SIA's 2022 North America Staffing Company Survey.

SIA’s annual staffing company survey provides benchmarks and key insights

13 December 2022

This article provides an overview of some of findings from SIA's 2022 North America Staffing Company Survey. 


Manufacturing sector contracts, services sector expands in November: ISM

13 December 2022

Reports from the Institute for Supply Management found the US manufacturing sector contracted in November but economic activity in the US services sector grew for the 30th consecutive month.


EmployBridge acquires hourly staffing platform Bluecrew

13 December 2022

EmployBridge, the largest industrial staffing firm in the US, acquired Bluecrew, a Chicago-based online provider of industrial workers on a W-2 basis.


Canadian airline Sunwing cancels plans to hire temporary foreign pilots

13 December 2022

Canadian airline Sunwing abandoned plans to use the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to boost pilot staffing levels.


M&A roundup: HireQuest acquires MRINetwork assets; Proman acquires National Skilled Trades Masters; Conscious Capital Growth acquires majority stake in Patrice & Associates

13 December 2022

HireQuest Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) acquired certain assets of MRINetwork, France-based Proman acquired National Skilled Trades Masters in Dallas and Conscious Capital Growth acquired a majority stake in franchise company Patrice & Associates.


Workers’ comp rates highest in New Jersey, lowest in North Dakota

13 December 2022

New Jersey, Hawaii, California, New York and Louisiana posted the highest workers’ compensation premium rates while thee lowest rates were in North Dakota, West Virginia, Arkansas, Utah and Indiana.


People: CoWorx Staffing Services appoints new CEO; TrueBlue promotes exec to president and COO

13 December 2022

CoWorx Staffing Services promoted Kara Rogan to CEO and TrueBlue Inc named Taryn Owen as president and chief operating officer of the company.


Logistics companies are diversifying hiring, but challenges remain (The Wall Street Journal)

13 December 2022

The Wall Street Journal reports on diversity in the logistics industry.