November/December 2024 | Staffing Industry Analysts

Staffing Industry Review

Staffing Industry Review magazine is the leading publication for staffing industry professionals, senior executives, and staffing firm owners. Providing innovative and in-depth information to help staffing professionals compete in today’s fast-changing world, each issue focuses on a major theme, with coverage of the topics and people that keep the industry moving forward.

Cover Feature

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2024 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing

Claire Cook Sharon Thomas | November 12, 2024

Meet the women who are not just traversing a complex landscape but are actively shaping the future of the ecosystem.

Editor's Letter

Inspiring your contingent workforce

As we near year-end, your team’s morale and productivity may start to flag. There are plenty of hints, tips and advice to jumpstart engagement for everyone.

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Building a leadership culture for a thriving contingent workforce

Staffing firms can boost contingent worker retention by fostering leadership and aligning culture with core values for a more engaged workforce.

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What’s going on with the staffing market?

Why is staffing declining while the economy and the labor market are growing? SIA’s chief analyst has some answers.

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You can staff up — but do you lead up?

“Leading upward” enables you to shape the growth trajectory of your business while also sharing your expertise and coaching skills. Here’s how.

More in this issue

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Shaking up your comp plan? Consider these best practices

Mike Cleland | October 2, 2024

Modifying compensation plans can be disruptive and demotivating, even if your team stands to benefit. Here are some best practices to consider.

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AI's game-changing impact on recruitment

Dirk Hahn | September 6, 2024

The future of recruitment is here with AI. Staffing leaders must leverage its power while maintaining the human touch.

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Lurking legal risks to staffing: Part 2

George M. Reardon | October 1, 2024

Independent contractors and PEO laws can trip up even conscientious firms.

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What word count reveals about industry trends

Amy Horvat | October 9, 2024

SIA’s Listed Staffing Company Trends Analysis report reveals insights into major industry themes that staffing companies should be tracking.

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5 ways to engage a multigenerational workforce

Marni Helfand | October 11, 2024

Each generation brings its own unique preferences and expectations to the table. Here are five things recruiters should know to engage them most effectively.

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Freelance isn't free in New York

Sharon Thomas | November 12, 2024

Emerging trends — based on the latest SIA research — that will shape and grow your business

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M&A Spotlight: ManpowerGroup and Adecco shed regional businesses

Sharon Thomas | November 12, 2024

Notable merger and acquisition announcements in the workforce solutions ecosystem.

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Staffing leaders' compliance concerns

Staffing Industry Review | Jon Osborne | November 12, 2024

From wage-and-hour to data privacy, compliance issues that concern to staffing leaders.