The Driving Force: 2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing
Their contributions are as varied as the companies they represent, from multibillion-dollar powerhouses to niche firms. “They” are the 2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing honorees. To understand the expertise and influence wielded by women on this year’s list, look no further than the a
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2023 DE&I Influencers
Three years ago, the US began to experience a great awakening. The nation was reeling from the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery — not to mention how the pandemic was affecting minority groups far more than others. Amid […]
A Seat at the Table
Diversity-owned staffing firms remain an important part of the workforce solutions ecosystem with minority and women business owners serving in all parts of the industry, bringing their unique talents and outlooks to move staffing forward.
Diversity-owned staffing firms also bring their […]
2023 Best Staffing Firms to Work For: The Heart of it
It’s a new working order. Following two years of forced separation and offsetting shifts to help employees maintain distance from one another, the staffing industry has settled into a stable functioning arrangement. But it looks different for different staffing firms. […]
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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 & […]
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What to Watch in 2024
Tthe staffing industry has been focused on new challenges this year. The ground has certainly shifted from the post-pandemic surge to the broad-based pullback of 2023. Three broad themes resonated through discussions at SIA’s CWS Summit in September.
True ‘Global Power’
SIA’s new executive editor reflects on the evolution of the ecosystem, from the embrace of technology like artificial intelligence to the improving picture for women in leadership.
Tech + Jobs: Workers’ AI use prevalent, training lacking
A majority of workers globally, 70%, are already using generative AI at work, but only […]
Ahead of the Curve: Bye-Bye Résumé?
New technologies are providing alternative ways to overcome structural issues of résumés in the recruiting process. Workforce solutions, already gaining mindshare from investors prior to the pandemic, may have accelerated the trend.
The Emerging VMS Tech Stack
VMS technology has made significant advancements and has evolved as the hub for the extended workforce through increased integration capabilities and the adoption of ecosystem partners to expand functionality.
The Staffing Stream
- How to Enhance Employee Experience Across Global Teamsby Nirit Peled Muntz on December 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Making sure every teammate feels supported and cared for is in fact what brings us all together and lies behind a healthy work culture. But how do we make everyone feel part of one village when your […]
- Why Looking Beyond a Résumé Is Key to Filling Rolesby Melanie Vinci on December 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm
In today’s competitive business world, recruitment is an important component of a company’s success. It’s no secret that employers often use an applicant’s […]
- The Impact of Demographic Shifts on Workforce Planning and Staffingby Matthew Simmons on November 30, 2023 at 1:00 pm
The workforce landscape is undergoing significant changes shaped by current demographic trends. Specifically, it is graying as older generations delay retirement. Simultaneously, millennials and Gen […]
- Embracing the Evolution of Work: The Rise of the Four-Day Workweekby Thuy Doan on November 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm
During and after the pandemic, workers worldwide have experienced greater flexibility and a work-from-home lifestyle. However, employees have recently shifted their expectations towards shortened […]
Latest Research
- SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator - December 5, 2023
US Staffing Hours Down During Thanksgiving Week Week ending Nov 25, 2023 Indexed Value Y/Y W/W US Staffing 84 -10% -13.8% Commercial Staffing 71 -11% […]
- Staffing Occupational Markets Guidebook
The U.S. Staffing Occupational Markets Guidebook is a tool for firms to examine the market size and growth trends for temporary staffing from the perspective of over 550 detailed occupations. The […]
- Staffing Executive Compensation Analysis: 2023 Update
Total compensation increased by a median 4.0% in 2022 in our study of 81 executives at 42 publicly traded staffing, executive search, and other workforce solutions firms globally. Median total […]
- North America Staffing Company Survey 2023: Use of automation: staffing/talent platforms, artificial intelligence, and process automation in traditional staffing
Staffing firms are widely optimistic about four technological trends that are expected to have a positive effect on their business: artificial intelligence, big data, internet-of-things, and robotic […]