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MSP Geometric Results names new chief data officer and VP of sales

November 16, 2017

Managed service provider Geometric Results Inc. named former Allegis Group executive Salema Rice as its new chief data officer and David Cooper as VP of global sales. Cooper formerly worked with Beeline and IQNavigator.

“Reaching the point in GRI’s maturation where we are able to add these experts...


TalentWave appoints former Bartech, KellyOCG execs to leadership team

November 16, 2017

TalentWave, a provider of independent contractor compliance and engagement, appointed Jim Hanrahan as executive VP and CFO; Hanrahan formerly served as CFO at Bartech Group. TalentWave also announced that Jennifer Spicher will serve as executive VP of sales; Spicher most recently held the role of VP...


Canada loses 5,730 jobs in October, new ADP report finds

November 16, 2017

Canada’s employment fell by 5,730 jobs in October from September, according to the inaugural ADP Canada national employment report. This followed a gain of about 43,000 jobs in September.

“September was a strong month for employment in Canada, adding 43,000 new jobs and slightly outpacing August numbers,”...


Jobless claims average rises as Puerto Rico starts processing backlog

November 16, 2017

The US four-week moving average of initial claims for unemployment insurance rose to 237,750 last week, up 6,500 from the previous week’s unrevised average, according to seasonally adjusted numbers released today by the US Department of Labor.

The four-week moving average decreases the volatility of...


Wells Fargo decision leads to 3% rate cuts for contractors (The Charlotte Observer)

November 16, 2017

The Charlotte Observer reported that TEKsystems said more than 750 contractors are having their hourly rate reduced by 3% in a change that took effect Monday. The cut stemmed from a rate reduction imposed by Wells Fargo, according to the memo from a TEKsystems manager in Charlotte. One Charlotte contractor...


Acquisitions boost Q3 revenue at Staffing 360

November 15, 2017

Third-quarter revenue rose 9.6% at Staffing 360 Solutions Inc. (NASD: STAF), a staffing provider operating in the US and UK. However, the increase was driven primarily by the inclusion of acquired businesses.

Gross margin improved but net loss increased.

(US$ thousands) Q3 2017 Q3 2016 %...


TotalMed acquires Valley Healthcare

November 15, 2017

TotalMed, a nationwide clinical travel solutions and MSP services provider, announced Tuesday it acquired Valley Healthcare Staffing Inc. of Sacramento, Calif. The acquisition brings applicant tracking system and customer relationship management solutions as well as automated marketing and recruitment...


ZeroChaos names global HR exec

November 15, 2017

ZeroChaos hired Kelly Abrahamsen as executive VP of global human resources, people and culture. She will support all aspects of ZeroChaos’ human resources function worldwide.

ZeroChaos provides VMS and MSP services as well as independent contractor compliance and risk management, RPO, statement-of-work...


Healthcare Staffing Summit: What the travelers are saying

November 15, 2017

Proper onboarding and honesty from recruiters are among the things travel healthcare workers like to see, according to a panel discussion Tuesday at Staffing Industry Analysts’ Healthcare Staffing Summit in Dallas.

The panel of four healthcare travelers was moderated by Subadhra Sriram, editor and publisher...


Executives mindful of salary history legislation but doubt it will improve pay equity situation, Hay Group survey finds

November 15, 2017

A majority of executives believe their organizations will be affected by new legislation aimed at closing pay gaps for women and other underserved populations, according to a survey released by the Hay Group division of Korn Ferry International Inc. (NYSE: KFY). However, most don’t believe the legislation...