A fix for staffing’s most pressing problem
[fusion_text]Don’t let the cooling labor market fool you. At first glance, it appears staffing organizations have more available talent to meet their clients’ needs, but there’s still a mismatch between the skills clients want and what’s available in the workforce. Demand is soaring fo
Features
DE&I: Waning focus or doubling down?
Despite political and economic headwinds, some staffing firms are ramping up their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Keys to winning when you’re an underdog
How small staffing firms can compete with — and beat — big ones.
Companies that have found the winning balance
Successful companies share common traits such as flexibility and fairness as well as cultures that reward individual differences.
Online Showcase
Time in the Spotlight
Enterprise buyers taking a closer look at nearshoring, whose benefits include access to talent in close time zones and lower cost.
The Noncompete Saga
Earlier this month, the US Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule that would ban employers from requiring noncompete agreements in employment contracts. The proposal, which would apply to employees as well as independent contractors, is already raising concern in […]
Noncompetes Ban Could Damage Industry
SIA asked legal experts Lisa Ann Cooney and George Reardon to weigh in on the impact of the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule banning noncompete agreements. Lisa Ann Cooney is senior VP, general counsel and corporate secretary at Day & […]
Recent Columns
Tearing down the paper ceiling
Removing burdensome barriers and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace requires a systematic and comprehensive approach.
The demise of DE&I is greatly exaggerated
What businesses should do to maintain their diversity initiatives in this challenging time.
To grow in staffing, start with a trust fall
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.
Setting the stage for new leaders hired for change
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.
Breaking barriers and building belonging through LGBTQ+ hiring
Inclusive hiring is about embracing diverse experiences and creating environments where everyone can flourish.
The Staffing Stream
- Understanding the new DOL independent contractor rule: A guide for businessesby Connie Wendt on April 8, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The workforce management landscape is undergoing another major shift. The US Department of Labor’s final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act on independent contractor classification went […]
- Balancing act: Strategies for achieving both speed and quality in recruitmentby Tracey Power on April 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm
At a time rife with ongoing talent shortages and low unemployment, we’re seeing that it’s more crucial than ever to balance the two cornerstones of recruitment — quality and speed […]
- The keys to effectively managing a global workforceby Helga Venturini Townend on April 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Not long ago, finding the right talent was about proximity. The common practice was to source from a pool within a certain mile radius of the office. It was seen as necessary for teams to do their […]
- How life sciences organizations can prepare for change in 2024by Bret Cerasoli on April 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm
As 2024 unfolds, life sciences is experiencing a surge of optimism. Overall US economic growth entered the year on strong footing, with most economic indicators moving in a favorable direction. An […]
Latest Research
- SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator - April 16, 2024
US Staffing Holding Roughly Stable During Spring Break Week ending Apr 6, 2024 Indexed Value Y/Y W/W US Staffing 82 -13% -1.3% Commercial Staffing 68 -13% […]
- Contingent Workforce Supplier RFP Template
An effective Request for Proposal (RFP) is the result of thoughtful consideration by the buyer who is seeking help with a problem or challenge. The quality, completeness, and specificity of your RFP […]
- April 2024 Jobs Report
Event: The March Employment Situation, released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), indicates that total nonfarm employment rose by +303,000 in March on a seasonally adjusted […]
- Directory of Suppliers to Staffing Firms (Americas)
This interactive report identifies and categorizes specialist Americas headquartered suppliers to staffing firms. Members can use this report to identify suppliers by both category and by […]