Good Friday weighs on staffing hours: SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indictor

US temp staffing hours fell 2.6% in the week ended March 30, according to the latest SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator report. Commercial staffing hours fell 2.5%, while professional staffing hours fell 2.8%. The hours were partly impacted by Good Friday-related business closures.

Consumer concern over losing jobs is highest since September 2020

Consumers became more concerned about losing their job in March, according to a report released April 8 by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data.

The mean perceived probability of losing one’s job in the next 12 months increased to 15.7% in March from 14.5% in the previous...

DC construction firm to pay $350,000 in IC misclassification case

A construction firm will pay $350,000 to resolve allegations of independent contractor misclassification in the District of Columbia, according to the Washington DC attorney general.

Tricon Construction Inc. and four subcontractors allegedly misclassified 200 workers, denying them sick leave and other...

Ontario fines staffing firm, buyer for temp’s injuries

A temporary foreign worker’s injury resulted in a staffing firm and buyer in Southwestern Ontario being fined, according to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

West End Mfg. Inc. was fined C$55,000 (US$40,462) on March 26 for the incident that happened on May...

The Conference Board jobs index points to jobs growth this quarter

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index rose in March to a reading of 112.84, up from a downwardly revised 111.85 in February. The organization projects employment will continue to grow this quarter.

“The Employment Trends Index increased slightly in March, signaling employment will continue to...

California legislator proposes ‘right-to-disconnect’ law

A proposed law in California would provide workers in that state with a “right-to-disconnect” from work emails, texts and calls after work hours. If ultimately approved, California would be the first state to have such a law.

The legislation, AB 2751, was announced April 1 by California Assembly member...

Wipro CEO quits, company names new leader

IT services giant Wipro Ltd. (NYSE: WIT) announced the resignation of CEO and Managing Director Thierry Delaporte on April 6. The company also reported that its board approved the appointment of Srinivas Pallia as the new CEO and managing director, effective April 7.

Wipro said Delaporte is stepping down...

TempStaff of Mississippi acquires EMI Staffing

TempStaff of Mississippi, a provider of industrial and professional staffing, acquired EMI Staffing, a fellow Mississippi-based staffing firm. With the deal, TempStaff said it aims to expand its geographic footprint as well as opportunities for employees and candidates.

“This acquisition represents...

Uber Eats tries autonomous cars instead of gig workers

Uber partnered with Google’s autonomous vehicle company, Waymo, to provide Uber Eats deliveries in Phoenix through Waymo’s autonomous vehicles, Ars Technica reported. Unlike with human independent contractor drivers who deliver the food directly to the door, customers will need to go outside to the...

Nominations open for Staffing 40 Under 40

Nominations continue to be accepted for this year’s 40 Under 40 list of up-and-coming executives in the staffing industry. The nominations can be made online through April 26.

The list recognizes the achievements, ambition and influence of up-and-coming staffing professionals who are taking the industry...