April 9, 2015
IT staffing market in the US to grow 7% in 2015; Volt names CFO; US reaches H-1B cap.
Updated US staffing industry forecast predicts continued strong growth for IT
April 8, 2015
IT staffing market in the US is anticipated to grow 7% in 2015 and 6% in 2016.
Volt taps former Reader’s Digest exec as CFO
April 8, 2015
Volt Information Sciences Inc. named Paul Tomkins as CFO, a post he previously held at The Reader’s Digest Association.
CTG names former Dell exec as president and CEO
April 8, 2015
CTG, a Buffalo, NY-based staffing provider, named former Dell exec Cliff Bleustein as president, CEO and a board member.
US reaches cap on H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign temporary workers
April 8, 2015
The cap for H-1B visas for highly skilled temporary foreign workers for the upcoming federal fiscal year was again reached within a week.
Microsoft’s 15 days paid time off for suppliers’ employees represents new CW tactic
April 8, 2015
Microsoft’s new requirement of 15 days paid time off for eligible supplier employees is a relatively unusual move in the contingent workforce world.
IT staffing providers among the best staffing firms to work for
April 8, 2015
Several IT staffing firms ranked in this year’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For competition.
Sourcing should be mobile friendly — Promoted
April 8, 2015
By bridging the mobile divide, you’ll stand out from the crowd and show candidates you are willing to engage with them when and where they prefer to converse.
TEKsystems survey finds 44% to up hiring for big data positions
April 8, 2015
Organizations are addressing big data skills shortages through training and contingent hires, according to a TEKsystems survey.
Court approves Matchtech acquisition of UK-based Networkers International
April 8, 2015
A court has sanctioned Matchtech Group’s acquisition of staffing firm Networkers International, a UK-based provider of IT, telecommunications and other staffing services.
Success begins with attitude — Staffing Stream
April 8, 2015
Steve Isenberg, president of ASJ Partners, lists seven steps to foster a success-driven attitude.