March 16, 2017

Industrial Staffing Report

After a challenging 2016, overall hiring activity in the manufacturing sector appears to be expanding. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve manufacturing surveys, and the Institute for Supply Management all point to improving trends in manufacturing as 2017 unfolds.

Signs of job growth in manufacturing

14 March 2017

After a challenging 2016, overall hiring activity in the manufacturing sector appears to be expanding. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve Manufacturing Surveys, and the Institute for Supply Management all point to improving trends in manufacturing as 2017 unfolds.


BelFlex acquires two staffing firms serving light industrial, automotive sectors

14 March 2017

BelFlex Staffing Network, a light industrial staffing agency, made two acquisitions recently: Little Rock, Ark.-based Premier Staffing Inc. and automotive staffing solutions provider First Line Emergency Response Team.


The Peoplelink Group promotes exec to CEO; firm acquires EHD Technologies

14 March 2017

Industrial staffing provider The Peoplelink Group named a CEO and acquired EHD Technologies.


Industrial hiring falls 17% in fourth quarter

14 March 2017

Industrial job postings decreased across almost all subsectors in the seasonally weak fourth quarter compared to the third quarter, according to the Q4 2016 Global Industrial Hiring Index released by executive search firm ZRG Partners.


Labor Smart founder takes helm at AlumiFuel Power, renames firm as it launches new staffing brands

14 March 2017

AlumiFuel Power Corp. (OTCMKTS: AFPW) appointed Ryan Schadel as president and CEO, effective in February. He succeeds Henry Fong, who passed away in December.


CorTech acquires Southern California-based industrial/clerical staffing provider

14 March 2017

Staffing provider CorTech International acquired the assets of Resources4Staffing, an industrial and clerical staffing business based in the Southern California city of West Covina.


Automotive parts manufacturing jobs up 19%

14 March 2017

Automotive parts manufacturing jobs in the US have risen nearly 19% since 2012, according to a study released today by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.


Trillium buys construction and cabling staffing firm

14 March 2017

Trillium Staffing acquired San Diego-based Impact Solutions LLC, a provider of strategic construction and low-voltage cabling staffing services.