May/June 2024

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.

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DE&I: Waning focus or doubling down?

Katherine Alvarez | April 16, 2024

Despite political and economic headwinds, some staffing firms are ramping up their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Editor's Letter

Why DE&I shouldn’t be an ‘initiative’

Why do DE&I programs fail? Take a hard look at how they’re organized. The answer is probably right in front of you.

Meet the 2024 DE&I Influencers

We honor 49 people who continue to find a way to make a difference and move the needle on DE&I.

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SIA Musings

The pioneers who form the industry’s global foundation

SIA goes deep on the fascinating history of staffing, from sponsiones of the Roman Empire to today.

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Keys to winning when you’re an underdog

How small staffing firms can compete with — and beat — big ones.

More in this issue

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Office/clerical staffing landscape snapshot

Jon Osborne | May 20, 2024

From market size to the top 10 firms to median wages, what SIA research has to say about the office clerical segment.

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The demise of DE&I is greatly exaggerated

Ken Taunton | April 9, 2024

What businesses should do to maintain their diversity initiatives in this challenging time.

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Tearing down the paper ceiling

Francesca Profeta | April 3, 2024

Removing burdensome barriers and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace requires a systematic and comprehensive approach.

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To grow in staffing, start with a trust fall

Leslie Vickrey | April 2, 2024

A leader’s personality is often intertwined with the business. That can be a help — and a hindrance. Trust in your team is the path to growth.

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Setting the stage for new leaders hired for change

Mike Cleland | April 2, 2024

Hiring a new leader is never easy, but it’s even harder when you expect them to disrupt the status quo. Here’s how to set your new hire up for success.

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Breaking barriers and building belonging through LGBTQ+ hiring

Wen Charlton Stenger | April 1, 2024

Inclusive hiring is about embracing diverse experiences and creating environments where everyone can flourish.

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Solving the per diem puzzle

Steve Pedersen | April 1, 2024

Healthcare staffing providers must navigate two particularly rocky areas firms carefully for compliance: the IRS Accountable Plan rules and the Clarke v. AMN Services decision pertaining to per diem payments.