Sept. 19, 2019
SIA has lowered its forecast for the US industrial staffing segment to 1% expansion in 2019, down from the 4% growth rate projected in April, which implies a market size of $35.3 billion.
Slowdown in manufacturing is impacting industrial staffing
September 17, 2019
SIA has lowered its forecast for the US industrial staffing segment.
Largest US industrial staffing firms list represents $26.8 billion in revenue
September 17, 2019
There were 47 industrial staffing firms in the US that generated $100 million or more in US industrial staffing revenue — up from 40 on last year’s list, according to a report released by Staffing Industry Analysts.
Command Center rebrands as HireQuest Inc. following acquisition
September 17, 2019
Command Center Inc. (NASD: CCNI), a Colorado-based industrial staffing firm, received Nasdaq approval to continue trading on Nasdaq as HireQuest Inc., and to trade its common stock under the new ticker symbol “HQI,” effective Sept. 11.
What attracts blue-collar, hourly workers to a job is not what makes them stay: EmployBridge
September 17, 2019
Hourly, blue-collar workers focus on initial pay, job security and benefits when looking for a new job; however, when weighing whether to remain in a job, they focus on culture, schedule and ability to learn new skills, according to survey results released by EmployBridge.
Paramount Staffing acquires North Carolina-based TalentForce
September 17, 2019
Paramount Staffing acquired TalentForce, a provider of light industrial and office/clerical staffing based in Shelby, North Carolina.
Intermountain Staffing rebrands to Ascend Staffing
September 17, 2019
Intermountain Staffing, a company that has been in operation since 1969, announced a name change to Ascend Staffing.
Solar installers, wind turbine techs top list of fastest-growing occupations: BLS
September 18, 2019
The fastest-growing occupations over the next decade will include solar installers, wind turbine techs and home health aides, according to a report released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fair Chance: What a candidate with a criminal record taught me about hiring — The Staffing Stream
September 18, 2019
Kristen Faris, VP of industry strategy at background screening provider Checkr, in a The Staffing Stream blog post discusses “fair chance” hiring, the idea that everyone — regardless of background — has the right to be fairly assessed for a role they are qualified for. ... More
TrueBlue parts ways with PeopleReady leader
September 18, 2019
TrueBlue Inc. (NYSE: TBI) reported the leader of its PeopleReady segment, Sean Ebner, has parted ways with the company effective immediately, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
40 Under 40: Passionate value-generators in the workforce solutions ecosystem
September 18, 2019
Meet the rising stars in the workforce solutions ecosystem: The 40 Under 40, North America, class of 2019.