September 5, 2024 IT Staffing Report Explore September 5, 2024IT staffing likely set for a flat second half amid stabilizing trends, according to several data points. IT staffing revenue may be set for flat second half Curtis Starkey | September 3, 2024 Earnings reports and the Pulse survey point to stabilizing trend during the last half of the year.Click to find out more Cognizant completes Belcan acquisition SIA Editorial Staff | September 3, 2024 The deal was for $1.3 billion in cash and stock. Belcan ranks as the 13th-largest engineering staffing provider.Click to find out more Growth, deals follow ‘Shark Tank’ wins at Collaboration event Craig Johnson | September 3, 2024 Past winners include employer-of-record providers, staffing platforms and more.Click to find out more Judge halts ban on noncompete agreements SIA Editorial Staff | September 3, 2024 Staffing industry attorney George Reardon notes the ruling by a federal judge in Texas has nationwide effect.Click to find out more Avionté acquires fellow end-to-end software firm AkkenCloud Craig Johnson | September 3, 2024 Avionté will work with AkkenCloud customers to set up a timeline for transition.Click to find out more Mexico’s nearshoring boom: Jobs, talent and the road ahead Martin Padulla | September 3, 2024 Mexico’s proximity to the US, competitive labor costs and stable trade agreements have propelled it to the forefront of the nearshoring phenomenon.Click to find out more AI adoption in recruitment soars, report says Amrita Ahuja | September 3, 2024 Other aspects of online recruitment in a new report by iHire include an influx of unqualified applicants and candidates being ghosted.Click to find out more Job seekers are using AI and may be taking shortcuts Craig Johnson | September 3, 2024 Some job seekers say they are using AI to complete test assignments or skills assessments. Some are using it to mass apply to jobs.Click to find out more Tech areas in California, Texas lead in wage gains Craig Johnson | September 3, 2024 Santa Clara County in California and Williamson County in Texas posted largest gains in average weekly wages in the first quarter.Click to find out more SOW growing in popularity SIA Editorial Staff | September 3, 2024 SOW deals can mean better margins for staffing firms, but they come with more risk and complexity.Click to find out more