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Robert Half Q2 revenue down; US revenue falls while international rises

July 26, 2017

Second-quarter revenue at professional staffing firm Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI) fell 0.9% on a same-billing day, constant-currency basis.

US temporary staffing and consulting revenue fell 3.5% at the Menlo Park, Calif.-based staffing provider, and permanent placement staffing edged down...


Mastech Digital revenue up 4% in Q2, demand rises for staffing services

July 26, 2017

IT staffing provider Mastech Digital Inc. (NYSE MKT: MHH) reported revenue rose 4.3% in the second quarter to $35.1 million. The Pittsburgh-based firm noted demand for its staffing services increased during the second quarter from the previous quarter and the company expanded its billable consultant...


Staffing 360 revenue declines 7%; gets Nasdaq extension

July 26, 2017

Staffing 360 Solutions Inc. (NASD: STAF), in a pre-release of earnings, reported second-quarter revenue fell 4.6% on a constant currency basis, or 7.1% on a reported basis. However, it reported net loss improved and gross margin rose. Full results are expected in mid-August.

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IT contingent hiring falls short of plans at start of year, TEKsystems survey finds

July 26, 2017

A new TEKsystems survey found IT leaders appeared to have had inflated expectations regarding hiring at the end of 2016 and overestimated increases for both full-time and contingent hiring. TEKsystems’ midyear “reality check” survey, completed in June, compares results to a similar survey conducted...


Two-thirds of employers to keep wages flat in Q3, Express survey finds

July 26, 2017

Most employers expect to keep wage growth in check throughout the next three months, according to a survey released today by Express Employment Professionals.

The survey found 67% of businesses expect wages at their companies to stay the same, the same percentage as in the last quarterly survey. On the...


Google investing $50 million in ‘future of work’ initiative (Recode)

July 26, 2017

Google announced today a new $50 million initiative to study and prepare “for the changing nature of work.” Recode reports the investments will begin in the US and Europe to help train job seekers and improve the working conditions for those already employed. Google.org directed $2 million to fund...


ACA debate may include ‘skinny repeal’ that removes employer mandate (Los Angeles Times)

July 26, 2017

Senate Republicans yesterday agreed to open debate to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, but voted down a revised bill that would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The Los Angeles Times reported Republicans may instead settle on a “skinny repeal” that would repeal just a few key...


Randstad Q2 revenue up 9% organically; Europe drives growth, US revenue flat

July 25, 2017

Second-quarter revenue at Randstad Holding NV rose 9% on an organic basis, which excludes the impact of currency, acquisitions and divestitures and adjusts for working days. European markets drove the growth with revenue on an organic basis up 29% in Italy, 16% in Iberia and 14% in Belgium and Luxembourg....


CTG revenue falls 9%, lowers full-year revenue guidance

July 25, 2017

Second-quarter revenue fell 9.5% at Computer Task Group Inc. (NASD: CTG), reflecting a combination of reduced business and delayed purchase orders at one of its largest staffing clients. The Buffalo, NY-based firm also lowered full-year revenue guidance to reflect weaker demand from several large staffing...


Heidrick net revenue up 4% in constant currency, but posts loss amid $39.2 million noncash charge

July 25, 2017

Net revenue rose 4.1% in constant currency in the second quarter at executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. (NASD: HSII), but the firm posted a net loss of $18.2 million.

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