May 8, 2014

IT Staffing Report

Information technology staffing was a bit of a mixed bag among publicly traded IT staffing companies in the first quarter. 

Public IT staffing firm revenues are mixed bag in Q1

May 7, 2014

IT staffing was a bit of a mixed bag among publicly traded IT staffing companies in Q1; revenues declined at some and rose at others.


US posts April increase in IT jobs, settles into pattern

May 7, 2014

The number of U.S. information technology jobs rose by 0.28 percent month over month in April to approximately 4.6 million, the TechServe Alliance reported.


Survey: 69% of IT leaders say contingent labor critical

May 7, 2014

Information technology leaders and IT professionals agree that contingent labor is a critical part of many organizations’ business operations, but a disconnect exists with regard to performance and expectations, according to a survey from TEKsystems.


More than twice as many H-1Bs sought as available

May 7, 2014

More than twice as many petitions for H-1B visas were filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services than there were visas available under the annual caps. 


Apple, Google and others settle employee anti-poaching suit

May 7, 2014

Apple Inc., Google Inc., Intel Corp. and Adobe Systems Inc. reached a settlement last month in a class action lawsuit over employee anti-poaching.


Asia - Tata to get majority stake in Japan venture

May 7, 2014

Tata signed a deal with Mitsubishi last month to acquire a controlling stake in a new IT services firm.


Signature Technology Group acquires division

May 7, 2014

Signature Technology Group, a Phoenix-based IT staffing provider, acquired the U.S. consulting division of GlassHouse Technologies. 


Europe - German IT freelancers overworked, but happy

May 7, 2014

Most German freelancers do not want to give up their self-determination and flexibility, but they pay a high price, according to a survey by Solcom.


Staffing Stream: Four major skills gaps in the US workforce

May 7, 2014

More and more research is showing that the U.S. workforce has significant skills gaps when it comes to both hard and soft skills.


Remodeling for Sale: How to stage your staffing firm for a successful sale

April 25, 2014

Even if you don’t plan to sell your staffing business, your business should be operated like you are. Here’s how to put your firm in the best possible position.