April 2012

Staffing Industry Review April 2012 issue

“The Best Staffing Firms to Work For” are listed, and the leaders of those firms weigh in on what makes them great places to work. Recurring themes such as listening to employees, hiring right in the first place and letting workers build their skills were some of the common themes. Staffing firms rated as the best places to temp or contract for were also ranked. Also in this issue is a report on the staffing market in Ireland.

Letter from the Editor

March 29, 2012

What are staffing firms looking for? High up on your list of priorities is to have a team that is engaged and produces great bottom-line results.


Straight Talk from the Customer

March 29, 2012

Straight Talk from the Customer: Your Significant Other


Benefit of Counsel

March 29, 2012

Benefit of Counsel: Crucial Clause


Research Report: The Dreaded Mandate

March 29, 2012

Healthcare reform’s effects on the staffing industry remain unclear.


The Best Staffing Firms to Work For

March 29, 2012

The top staffing firms to work for are listed. Recurring themes like listening to employees, hiring right in the first place and letting workers build their skills have helped boost the bottom line of these companies and made their employees appreciate their workplace.


Good Job, Thumbs Up

March 29, 2012

What makes a staffing firm a great place to work for in the eyes of a temp or contract worker? Consistent communication, treating workers with respect and special events have these temporary workers coming back for more.


Ireland Rising

March 29, 2012

The Irish economy suffered a setback with the global recession, but it is expected to grow again in 2012. With a promising outlook, temporary staffing is also expected to grow.


Expert’s Corner

March 29, 2012

Expert’s Corner: Operation Offshore


Power Seller

March 29, 2012

Power Seller: Huddle Up


By the Numbers

March 29, 2012

  • Internal staff becomes a higher priority
  • Which staffing firm priority is most correlated with consistent profitability?
  • Odds of a “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” being among the fastest-growing in U.S.