Hays chairman Alan Thomson dies

Hays plc announced today that Chairman Alan Thomson died following a rapid deterioration caused by a medical condition. Thomson had been appointed to the board in October 2010, overseeing the UK-based firm that ranks as the sixth-largest global staffing provider.

“Alan has provided the board and me...

Kelly’s new fund makes first investment in learning program

Kelly Services Inc. (NASD: KELYA) launched a new fund, the Kelly Innovation Fund, to invest in workforce solutions companies. The fund made its first investment in Indianapolis-based tech apprenticeship program Kenzie Academy.

The investment in Kenzie, led by ReThink Education, totaled $4.2...

Human cloud firm DoorDash picks former Uber exec as CFO

DoorDash announced Prabir Adarkar will join the human cloud, on-demand food delivery company in August as CFO. Adarkar most recently led the global finance team at Uber Technologies Inc. and served on its executive leadership team.

In addition to his experience at Uber, Adarkar led M&A transactions...

IQN founder expanding staffing tech company TalentReef (BusinessDen.com)

BusinessDen.com reported John Raeder, who started VMS provider IQNavigator, is expanding TalentReef, a provider of software that helps restaurants, hotels and other service industries recruit and train employees. TalentReef plans to double its Denver workforce to 400 employees in three years as...

July 31st nomination deadline for list to honor contingent workforce managers

Large companies are increasing the percentage of their workforces that is contingent, according to recent research by Staffing Industry Analysts. When asked, large buyers of staffing services said contingent workers comprise 20% of the workforce at their firms (the median response) — that number has...

ManpowerGroup Q2 revenue rises 4.5% in constant currency, US revenue slips

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) revenue rose 4.5% in constant currency in the second quarter. However, US revenue fell 4.6% and revenue at Right Management, which provides outplacement, was down 10.5% in constant currency. In addition, second-quarter gross margin for the company narrowed to 16.3% with temporary...

Appeal board rules three Uber drivers are not independent contractors (Crain’s New York Business)

A New York unemployment insurance appeal board has ruled that three Uber drivers are employees, not independent contractors, Crain’s New York Business reported. The decision affirms a ruling made by an administrative judge one year ago. An attorney for the New York Taxi Worker Alliance said the ruling...

Snag taps former Upwork CEO as new leader

Former Upwork CEO Fabio Rosati has taken on the chairman and CEO roles at Snag, a job board focused on hourly workers that formerly operated as Snagajob. A board member of Snag since 2017, Rosati assumes his new duties effective today.

“Fabio Rosati brings to Snag a successful track record as a leader...

MAU Workforce Solutions acquires Atlanta-based tech staffing provider

MAU Workforce Solutions acquired Atlanta-based technology staffing and consulting firm 3Ci, extending its footprint in the technology sector. The deal closed July 16, but terms were not announced.

“The acquisition of 3Ci opens up new avenues of growth for both companies to leverage our combined 85 years...

Average starting salaries flat for class of 2017: NACE

Starting salaries for class of 2017 graduates remain flat, according to a report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The average overall salary for class of 2017 grads with bachelor’s degrees edged up only 0.3% compared to the class of 2016 and have increased less than 1% over the...