The Staffing 100
Welcome to the 2020 edition of the Staffing 100. The list, published for the ninth time by Staffing Industry Analysts, honors some of the best and brightest of our industry. Sponsored by Indeed, it comprises men and women who are charting a course into the future of workforce solutions. Not only ar
Features
What’s That Ahead?
No one argues with the idea that recessions make it more difficult to run a business. When consumers and corporations spend less money, employers lay off full-time employees and hire fewer contingent workers. That pressures staffing firms to keep their […]
The Staffing 100 Hall of Fame
When we created the Staffing 100 list in 2011, it was to honor a group that found people jobs and helped accelerate the process of finding a job. We have since maintained this annual, unranked list as a way to […]
The 2020 Latin America 25
We are proud to showcase the 2020 Latin America 25 for the fourth time. These luminaries help shape an exciting $9.4 billion market that is bursting with potential. Staffing companies in the region offer many of the same services provided […]
Online Showcase
Deal Now or Wait
Selling can be the ultimate end-goal for many staffing firm owners, and that bodes well as far as the market goes. Of late, it’s been holding up satisfactorily, with private equity having a significant presence.
Staffing merger-and-acquisition activity in the US […]
The Gig Navigator
Should a worker get behind the wheel as a Lyft driver? Or might a job helping people move through a different app such as Tiptapp be preferable?
A startup called AppJobs.com aims to help online workers navigate the gig economy/human cloud […]
Challenging Climate
Disquiet over Brexit as well as the application of IR35 to the private sector have created uncertainties that are being felt when it comes to the buying and selling of recruitment firms in the UK.
Experts say that the M&A market […]
Recent Columns
Demolish the Ivory Tower
There may be no “I” in team, but there needs to be a “U,” because it’s your ability to relate to team members at all levels of an organization — whether that colleague is based in a field branch, working in an on-site role or supporting the back-office operations — that is key in your success as an industry executive. While client relationships are always important, rarely do these relationships depend solely on a top executive nurturing that partnership.
Rather, it […]
Research Report: Pushing the Envelope
The use of vendor management system technology and managed service provider services has become increasingly […]
Buyer Reality: A Transformation Agent
With the threat of disruption looming, we are seeing enterprise organizations intentionally shift away from […]
Benefit of Counsel: Mixed Blessing
With the passage of AB 5, California codified the 2018 California Supreme Court Dynamex decision, […]
The Buzz: On Demand With a Twist
When you need tech talent for a project fast, what do you do? It can […]
The Staffing Stream
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Why Staffing Companies Consistently Face Cash Flow Problems
by Grey Idol on February 20, 2020 at 4:11 pm
It is not difficult to see why staffing companies consistently face cash flow problems. It is an uphill battle when it comes to liquidity. In an industry where your payables are weekly, but your […]
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Using AI to Source Top Talent When They’re Not Looking
by Simon Oldham on February 19, 2020 at 3:20 pm
Identifying passive candidates is a critical part of the recruiting process, especially at a time when the unemployment rate is at its lowest in decades. According to the US Bureau of Labor […]
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Corporate Social Responsibility: A Game-Changer for the Staffing Industry
by Laura Smith on February 18, 2020 at 3:30 pm
As unemployment remains low and talent remains in short supply, it continues to be critical to attract and retain talent. One sustainable way to ensure your organization attracts and retains top […]
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What You Should Look for in a Staffing M&A Advisor
by Eric Allison on February 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm
As a staffing firm owner looking to exit, it might be tempting to sell your business on your own, especially if you are knowledgeable about the M&A process. However, selling a company takes a […]
Latest Research
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Advice To Newly Hired Internal Staff
Key Findings: Internal staff were asked: “What advice would you give a new employee starting out in a role like yours? What common mistakes should they avoid? What should they focus on to […]
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Total Talent Acquisition Developments Summary
This report summarises the CWS Council Total Talent Acquisition Developments Report 2019 and includes: The evolution of Total Talent Acquisition (TTA) Benefits of TTA adoption to […]
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US Jobs Report: February 2020
Event- On a seasonally adjusted basis, total nonfarm employment rose by 225,000 in January, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in its monthly jobs report. Temporary help services […]
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North America Temporary Worker Survey 2020: Initial Findings
Key Findings: This report contains the initial findings of the 2020 Temporary Worker Survey, implemented in conjunction with the 2019-2020 Staffing Industry Analysts “Best Staffing Companies […]