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Travel healthcare: More than just a business transaction; no ‘50-mile’ rule — HC Staffing Summit concludes

November 8, 2018

When it comes to the communication between recruiters and travel healthcare workers, a great deal of trust is required, and you can forget the “50-mile” rule, according to a panel discussion at the Healthcare Staffing Summit, which wrapped up yesterday in Denver.

“You have to trust your recruiter,...


Aquent acquires JavaScript front-end development firm

November 8, 2018

Aquent, a global staffing and recruiting firm for marketing, creative and digital professionals, acquired JavaScript front-end development firm DEV6. The Toronto-based firm will be rebranded as Aquent DEV6 and join Aquent Studios, the company’s creative and digital execution agency that provides application...


Kelly Services revenue edges up 1% in third quarter

November 7, 2018

Third-quarter revenue at Kelly Services (NASD: KELYA) edged up 1.0% with growth in all three segments amidst what the company called a “challenging talent environment” in the US. The increase was 1.9% in constant currency.

Kelly Services noted Americas revenue reflects continuing growth in Kelly Educational...


IT departments to add staff next year, cybersecurity skills most in-demand

November 7, 2018

Nearly one-third of organizations plan to hire more IT staff next year, according to the 2019 State of IT Careers report released by Spiceworks, a network that includes millions of IT professionals. The report shows 29% of organizations plan to hire more IT staff in 2019, and cybersecurity...


Tech firms object to ‘dramatic increase’ in H-1B visa denials (The Seattle Times)

November 7, 2018

Industry group Compete America said in a letter to US Citizenship and Immigration that the agency’s approach to deciding who gets an H-1B was “leaving employers with a disruptive lack of clarity about the agency’s practices, procedures, and policies,” according to a story in The Seattle Times...


CEO talk covers VMS, online platforms, ‘culture vampires’ — Healthcare Staffing Summit

November 7, 2018

CEOs of some of the largest healthcare staffing firms discussed VMS, online staffing, culture and more during a keynote CEO panel Tuesday at the Healthcare Staffing Summit in Denver.

Barry Asin, president of Staffing Industry Analysts, moderated the panel, which included:

  • Scott Beck, CEO, CHG Healthcare...


Command Center revenue edges down, cites competition for temp workers

November 7, 2018

Command Center Inc. (NASD: CCNI) reported third-quarter revenue edged down 1.5%. The Denver-based industrial staffing provider attributed the decrease in large part to higher-than-normal turnover in sales positions within the last year due to increased competition in the labor market.

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Barrett Q3 revenue up 3% but staffing revenue falls

November 7, 2018

Barrett Business Services Inc. (NASD: BBSI) revenue rose 3.0% in the third quarter with the growth coming from its PEO division. However, staffing services revenue fell at the Vancouver, Wash.-based company.

Gross margin improved to 24.1%, and net income increased.

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Healthcare staffing to grow 4% in 2019, but question remains about recession in 2020 — Healthcare Staffing Summit

November 6, 2018

From consolidation in the hospital industry to Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (on the ballot today in four states), SIA Research Director Tony Gregoire delivered a keynote speech on the environment for healthcare and healthcare staffing.

The speech came at today’s start of Staffing...


Adecco’s revenue growth slows to 2% on organic basis

November 6, 2018

The Adecco Group, the world’s largest staffing provider, reported third-quarter revenue rose 2% on an organic basis, which excludes the effect of currency as well as acquisitions and divestitures. Organic growth decelerated from the 5% pace achieved in the second quarter, primarily due to lower growth...