March 16, 2017
After a challenging 2016, overall hiring activity in the manufacturing sector appears to be expanding. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve manufacturing surveys, and the Institute for Supply Management all point to improving trends in manufacturing as 2017 unfolds.
Signs of job growth in manufacturing
March 14, 2017
After a challenging 2016, overall hiring activity in the manufacturing sector appears to be expanding. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve Manufacturing Surveys, and the Institute for Supply Management all point to improving trends in manufacturing as 2017 unfolds.
BelFlex acquires two staffing firms serving light industrial, automotive sectors
March 14, 2017
BelFlex Staffing Network, a light industrial staffing agency, made two acquisitions recently: Little Rock, Ark.-based Premier Staffing Inc. and automotive staffing solutions provider First Line Emergency Response Team.
The Peoplelink Group promotes exec to CEO; firm acquires EHD Technologies
March 14, 2017
Industrial staffing provider The Peoplelink Group named a CEO and acquired EHD Technologies.
Industrial hiring falls 17% in fourth quarter
March 14, 2017
Industrial job postings decreased across almost all subsectors in the seasonally weak fourth quarter compared to the third quarter, according to the Q4 2016 Global Industrial Hiring Index released by executive search firm ZRG Partners.
Labor Smart founder takes helm at AlumiFuel Power, renames firm as it launches new staffing brands
March 14, 2017
AlumiFuel Power Corp. (OTCMKTS: AFPW) appointed Ryan Schadel as president and CEO, effective in February. He succeeds Henry Fong, who passed away in December.
CorTech acquires Southern California-based industrial/clerical staffing provider
March 14, 2017
Staffing provider CorTech International acquired the assets of Resources4Staffing, an industrial and clerical staffing business based in the Southern California city of West Covina.
Automotive parts manufacturing jobs up 19%
March 14, 2017
Automotive parts manufacturing jobs in the US have risen nearly 19% since 2012, according to a study released today by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.
Lead the innovation charge – The Staffing Stream
March 14, 2017
What constitutes innovation in our industry? Talent acquisition has become more complex over the last 20 years but are we any better at recruiting? In a two-part The Staffing Stream blog post, Alexander Mann Solutions SVP Penny Queller discusses how to help clients by embracing new technologies such... More
Trillium buys construction and cabling staffing firm
March 14, 2017
Trillium Staffing acquired San Diego-based Impact Solutions LLC, a provider of strategic construction and low-voltage cabling staffing services.
Warehousing and distribution industry trends
March 14, 2017
The warehousing and distribution industry has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. Staffing Industry Review examines how total employment in the US warehousing and storage industry has been growing at a robust 6.3% year-over-year pace through November 2016 — much faster than the 1.8%... More