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Canadian staffing index declines in May

June 20, 2016

The Canadian staffing index fell in May, continuing a trend of moderate year-over-year declines. The index, which measures staffing activity in Canada, fell to a reading of 101 in May, down 1% from May 2015.

“Throughout 2015 we observed a trend of moderate year-over-year declines in the Canadian Staffing...


Possible change to Canadian temporary foreign workers cap (Calgary Herald)

June 20, 2016

Canada’s federal government is looking at changing a rule that would limit the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers to no more than 10% of the total workforce of Canadian businesses starting in July, the Calgary Herald reports. Employment Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk anticipates making an announcement...


Report says FedEx to pay $240 million to settle IC misclassification cases

June 17, 2016

Reuters reported that FedEx Ground Package System Inc. agreed to pay $240 million to settle class-action lawsuits in 20 states where drivers claim they were misclassified as independent contractors.

Attorneys are seeking preliminary approval for the settlements which will cover current and former pickup...


Russell Reynolds acquires Norway-based executive search firm

June 17, 2016

Executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates is acquiring Amrop AS, one of Norway’s leading leadership consulting and executive search firms.

The transaction is currently being completed. Amrop’s consultants will join Russell Reynolds’ existing operation, taking the firm to more than 50 professionals...


Lengthy hiring practices, misconceptions make companies lose out on talent

June 17, 2016

Lengthy hiring practices and misconceptions about what motivates top candidates to make a job move are causing companies to lose out on high performers in an already tight talent market, according to the 2016 MRINetwork Recruiter & Employer Sentiment Study. Companies that want to attract and retain...


Alaska posts highest jobless rate in May

June 17, 2016

Alaska posted the highest unemployment rate among all states in May at 6.7%, according to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Illinois and Louisiana followed at 6.4% and 6.3% respectively.

The District of Columbia had a rate of 6.1%.

South Dakota and New Hampshire had the lowest jobless...


People: TalentWave, ApTask, Crowded.com, Phillips Staffing and more

June 17, 2016

TalentWave appointed Derek Sanders as VP – business solutions. Based in San Francisco, he will be responsible for driving enterprise sales for the western region of the US. Prior to joining TalentWave, Sanders was practice director – sales and marketing/human resources for Randstad. Earlier in his...


Editorial criticizes H-1B ‘abuse’ (The New York Times)

June 17, 2016

Visa abuses harm American workers as employers use H-1B visas to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor instead of the intended specially talented foreign professionals, The editorial board of The New York Times opines. Criticism of the visa process has been muted, and reform has moved slowly,...


Korn Ferry fee revenue up, Hay Group acquisition fuels growth

June 16, 2016

Executive search and advisory firm Korn Ferry International (NYSE: KFY) reported fee revenue rose 47.2% in its fiscal fourth quarter ended April 30. The company closed on its acquisition of the Hay Group on Dec. 1; excluding legacy Hay Group, fee revenue rose 4.9%, or 7.1% on a constant-currency basis,...


Quarter of ad and marketing execs to freeze hiring

June 16, 2016

Companies in the creative field plan to increase hiring freezes in the second half of the year, according to a new survey from The Creative Group, a marketing/creative staffing division of Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI).

The survey found 25% of hiring managers at advertising agencies and marketing...