March 21, 2019

Industrial Staffing Report

Merger and acquisition activity among North American staffing firms reached a ten-year high in 2018, with 112 publicly announced transactions, as noted in Staffing Industry Analysts’ annual report on staffing M&A. 

Deal or no deal: Merger and acquisition activity levels high for industrial staffing firms

19 March 2019

Merger and acquisition activity among North American staffing firms reached a ten-year high in 2018, with 112 publicly announced transactions, as noted in SIA’s annual report on staffing M&A. 


Onin acquires Midwest staffing firms

19 March 2019

The Onin Group acquired Chicago-based Labor Temps and LTI Services, expanding its presence in the Midwest and gaining a footprint in the Chicago market. 


SE Capital acquires TLC Companies, a PEO for the transportation industry

19 March 2019

SE Capital Partners LLC purchased TLC Companies, a transportation-specific professional employer organization. 


Hospitality Staffing Solutions buys FoodStaff

19 March 2019

Hospitality Staffing Solutions LLC announced it acquired FoodStaff, a provider of food and beverage personnel based in Charleston, SC.


Skilled trades report lists toughest to recruit

19 March 2019

Of the 10 skilled trades occupations, plumber/pipefitters are the most difficult to recruit, according to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2018 Skilled Trades Staffing Benchmarking Survey — Summary Report. 


Transforce makes acquisitions, forms new parent company

19 March 2019

TransForce Inc., a nationwide truck-driver staffing firm headquartered in Alexandria, Va., acquired regional staffing agency USA Drivers; Drive360 Logistics, a transportation recruitment firm targeting truck drivers and diesel mechanics; and Miami-based The CDL School, a commercial... More


Half of employers in UK struggle to recruit and retain blue-collar workers

19 March 2019

Nearly half, or 49%, of UK employers are struggling to recruit and retain blue-collar workers, according to a study from Quinyx, a workforce management software firm.


North Dakota oil industry growing with more long-term jobs, fewer temp workers (The Associated Press)

19 March 2019

North Dakota’s oil industry is growing, with more long-term jobs to sustain production and fewer temporary workers, The Associated Press reported.