The 2022 Upturn
Last year was the year things began to bounce back from the pandemic. While Covid-19 still had a huge impact, it was also a growth year — particularly in healthcare staffing. Staffing Industry Analysts estimates that staffing industry revenue rose 28% in 2021 after falling by 9% in 2020. Healthcar
Features
2022 40 Under 40
The way we work has been altered irrevocably in the wake of the pandemic.
Remote work, hybrid models and the Great Resignation are just a few of the developments that have impacted the labor market. Meet this year’s 40 Under 40 […]
The DE&I Challenge
After the year 2020 saw the dawn of one of the most significant social justice movements, the state of diversity, equity and inclusion has undergone many twists and turns. Some companies across the globe are discussing the way forward for […]
2022 DE&I Influencers List
We are proud to present our second annual SIA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Influencers — US and Canada list. The 2022 class comprises 47 honorees who hail from all corners of the workforce solutions ecosystem — staffing suppliers, enterprise buyers […]
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Keeping Them Honest
Making sure workers have the right skills to do the job has always been important, but Covid-19 hasn’t made the process any easier. Hiring remotely and then needing to bring on board numerous employees has complicated matters further.
One firm aiming […]
After the Mandate
Right now, it’s a wait-and-see for the exact wording in an emergency temporary standard from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding President Joe Biden’s proposed workplace Covid-19 vaccination mandate.
Official wording has not yet arrived, though OSHA has reportedly […]
Tested by Covid-19
Even before Covid-19, America faced a shortage of physicians and nurses. The pandemic further challenged our industry to innovate and embrace a change management mindset. Like other companies, healthcare staffing companies faced a dramatic choice: quickly adapt to the upended […]
Recent Columns
Let’s Grow!
In 2019, staffing industry veteran Dan Campbell mentioned to me a possible leadership opportunity at the company that he co-founded, Hire Dynamics, which had high growth aspirations. I was no stranger to leading a company through accelerated growth. For the previous 22 years, I had been with one of the largest convenience store chains in the country. During my final six years there, when I was COO and then president, we doubled in size — all organically. I jumped at the chance to become part of a staffing company’s growth story.
In our first two years, […]
Keep Them Happy
From May to June, job openings fell by 605,000 — one of the sharpest declines […]
On the Right Foot
Five years ago, I shared in Staffing Industry Review magazine some guidance when approaching a […]
Increased Scrutiny
For more than two years, Covid-19 has consumed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s operations. […]
It’s Not a Gap
I paused my career as a network engineer in order to prioritize my family and […]
Candidate Care
In today’s world, consumers have come to expect convenience. From food delivery services to retail […]
The Staffing Stream
- Top Five Mistakes Healthcare Recruiters Make and How to Avoid Themby Kevin Maufer on October 5, 2022 at 12:00 pm
In the fast-paced environment of recruiting, even simple or seemingly small mistakes can cost you valuable candidates. Avoid these five common recruiting mistakes to attract more candidates, get them […]
- Mental Health in Management: How to Recognize Overworkingby Miles Oliver on October 4, 2022 at 12:00 pm
When you’re a manager, it can feel as if the workday never really ends. After all, it’s your job to keep the work humming along. You’re required to plan and orchestrate the seamless […]
- Ten Ways to Reduce Your Candidate Acquisition Costsby Cam Bob on October 3, 2022 at 12:00 pm
New candidates don’t appear out of thin air — finding new prospects requires investment. The amount you invest to attract a potential candidate for a new role is what is known as your […]
- Five Reasons to Consider Direct Sourcing to Drive Businessby Bob Lucas on September 29, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Today, nearly one in three workers in an enterprise is contingent, and more than 61% of organizations say they expect to hire more contracting freelance or consulting workers in the next three […]
Latest Research
- The Talent Platform Landscape
Platform-related work is an expanding group of digital marketplaces that facilitate direct, digitally-enabled contingent work arrangements, from sourcing through to payment. They comprise both talent […]
- CW Program Business Case Template
There are inherent costs for organizations using and managing contingent workers (CW); however, the costs are often offset by an expected return on investment. Many organizations need to understand […]
- SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator - September 30, 2022
Staffing hours edging up year-on-year, driven by Professional Staffing Week ending Sep 24, 2022 Indexed Value Y/Y W/W US Staffing 105 1% 3.4% Commercial Staffing […]
- Online Job Advertising: 2022 Market Update
The global online job advertising market increased revenue by 36% in 2021 to $31.4 billion Revenue growth rates in 2021 varied by business model, and the surprise standout performance was by the […]