December 2012

Cover, Staffing Industry Review, December 2012

Mergers and acquisitions activity in the staffing industry is on the rise, touching pre-recession levels in the third quarter of the year. Here’s a look at what took place in 2012, what the hot sectors are and what awaits us ahead. In addition, we spoke with experts in the M&A field to find out what staffing owners can do to increase their firms’ worth. Also in this issue: Four steps to fuel success as a leader, and how to develop a competitive recruiting strategy.

You Ask/We Answer

November 21, 2012

When Should I Hire a Marketing Exec? Usually such executives are among the last to be added.


Straight Talk from the Customer

November 21, 2012

Beating the Market: Client saves with rate benchmarking.


Benefit of Counsel

November 21, 2012

What’s the Right Form? Now is the time to assess background screening policies.


Research Report: How Hot Is Your Market?

November 21, 2012

This article examines projected 2013 U.S. market sizes for the major temporary staffing skill sets and compare them with their pre-recession peaks, in order to frame current conditions in their historical context.


The Buzz

November 21, 2012

A Group Effort: New developments support automating processes for teams of workers online.


Leading the Way, Simply

November 21, 2012

One of the keys to enjoying and having tremendous success as a leader is finding ways to make the intricate task simpler and easier to manage. Here are four proven steps to breaking that complexity and being successful.


Action-Packed M&A

November 21, 2012

Mergers and acquisitions activity in the staffing industry is on the rise, touching pre-recession levels in the third quarter of the year. Here’s a look at what took place in 2012, what the hot sectors are and what awaits us ahead.


Exit Right

November 21, 2012

It takes careful planning to make your staffing firm attractive as an acquisition. We spoke with experts in the field to find out what staffing owners can do to increase their firms’ worth.


Strike Gold

November 21, 2012

As the job market slowly improves, candidates who have been staying put will begin to look for better opportunities. What are the best ways to recruit these hidden gems?


Center Stage

November 25, 2012

Mobilizing the Disabled: NTI’s niche is its competitive edge.


Expert’s Corner

November 25, 2012

A Busy M&A Bazaar: What buyers, sellers are looking for in 2013.


Power Seller

November 25, 2012

New Worlds, New Rules: Global staffing ushers in varied opportunities but do your due diligence.


The Other Side

November 25, 2012

A Good Fit: Staffing firms have this temp coming back for more.


By the Numbers

November 25, 2012

  • Percent of staffing firms that have closed an acquisition in the last three years.
  • Median purchase price/EBITDA reported in 2012 Staffing Industry Analysts staffing survey.
  • Number of publicly announced North American staffing mergers and acquisitions, 2006-2012.