June 2012

Staffing Industry Review June 2012

The rise of the managed service provider as a powerhouse in the contingent workforce world has proven to be a game changer, with tremendous opportunities for staffing firms. An article by Stacie Habegger discusses this in the July 2012 issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine. The special MSP issue also includes strategies to cope with an MSP relationship and what to do when setting up an MSP globally. In addition, in this issue takes a look at the second-largest staffing market in the world — Japan.

Letter from the Editor

May 22, 2012

Letter from the Editor: The Other Side


Straight Talk From the Customer

May 22, 2012

Straight Talk From the Customer: Beyond Savings


Benefit of Counsel

May 22, 2012

Benefit of Counsel: The ICE Man Cometh


Research Report: Release the Bakken!

May 23, 2012

New oil extraction techniques present an opportunity for staffing firms.


A Strange, New Land

May 23, 2012

The rise of the managed service provider as a powerhouse in the contingent workforce world has proven to be a game changer, with tremendous opportunities for staffing firms.


Is It the Right Fit?

May 23, 2012

Different strategies to cope with a managed service provider relationship.


Setting Up Shop, Globally

May 23, 2012

More and more companies are looking to expand their operations globally. Be sure you know how to set up MSP services abroad and be compliant.


Quiet Giant

May 23, 2012

A look at the second-largest staffing market in the world: Japan.


Expert’s Corner

May 23, 2012

Expert’s Corner: Friend, Not Foe


Power Seller

May 23, 2012

Power Seller: The 5% Rule


The Other Side

May 23, 2012

The Other Side: Treat Your Contingents Well


By the Numbers

May 23, 2012

  • The net promoter score buyers gave managed service providers (MSPs) in 2011.
  • Suggestions on what MSPs could do better.
  • Percent of buyers using MSP, as a function of contingent spend.