December 2011

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ManpowerGroup Inc. CEO Jeffrey A. Joerres speaks on the “Human Age” concept and where he sees his company and the staffing industry headed. Also in this issue: While the number of mergers & acquisitions of staffing firms shrank during the recession, experts say things may be looking up. In addition, Staffing Industry Analysts Senior Research Analysts Sona Sharma writes about trends among the fastest-growing staffing firms.

You Ask/We Answer

28 November 2011

Buyers Uncertain About Compliance: This could be an opportunity for staffing firms.


Straight Talk from the Customer

28 November 2011

Straight Talk from the Customer: Help us help you.


Research Report: Direct Hire Picks Up Steam

28 November 2011

Volatile sector coming back strong.


Power Seller

28 November 2011

Power Seller: Preposition power


People First

28 November 2011

ManpowerGroup Inc. CEO Jeffrey A. Joerres discusses why he coined the “Human Age” concept, its impact and where he sees his company and the staffing industry headed.


The Price May Be Right

28 November 2011

The number of staffing industry mergers & acquisitions shrank with the recession. Buyers are now back, but whether this is a good time to sell depends on the specific deal.


Above the Crowd

28 November 2011

Slow economy or not, a number of staffing firms still boasted substantial growth rates. Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2011 list of fastest-growing staffing firms includes 42 such firms. But what are some trends among this breed?


Recast the Mold

28 November 2011

Revamp your budgeting process and create a stronger value proposition for your firm.


Expert’s Corner

28 November 2011

Expert’s Corner: A professional image


By the Numbers

28 November 2011

  • Who Hires When: Sharpest seasonal hiring spikes, by industry
  • Industries with the highest need for seasonal labor
  • Most seasonal temp segment