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 class, staffing industry professionals who have helped shape a new
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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 […]
A Diversity Supplier Story
There are those who say interest in diversity, equity and inclusion may be cooling after the intensity of 2020. Others argue that while engaging a diversity-owned staffing supplier is good, companies need to do more if they truly want diversity […]
2022 Latin America 25
Introducing the leaders who have guided their firms through tumultuous times. From having to overhaul business models to comply with a nation’s elimination of traditional staffing to continuing to face the headwinds of the pandemic, these executives, listed alphabetically, have […]
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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 […]
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View From the Boardroom: Invest in Great Outcomes
The economic variables in play right now have created a singularly unique set of circumstances. You can call it uncertainty, ambiguity or just plain chaos.
Inflation is increasing the cost of products and services while also adding wage pressure; economic volatility and higher interest rates are making it harder to access capital; and recession indicators are flashing brightly in the background. Throw in ongoing talent scarcity and Covid worries, and we have an environment clouded in unpredictability.
The inevitable questions are, “How do we navigate this environment?” and, “How can we operate successfully when the outlook changes […]
Research Report: A Stellar Rate Slows
If you were panicking in the first quarter when gross domestic product declined by 1.5%, […]
Benefit of Counsel: Trusted Counsel
As SIA recognizes honorees of its 40 Under 40 list of staffing professionals, it seems […]
Compliance Branch
Healthcare Staffing: Illinois regulations; Federal study proposed
Illinois has enacted legislation that precludes conversion fees and […]
The Talent’s Voice: Coaching Your Temp
When my life aspirations were derailed by Covid, a staffing firm helped me bring my […]
The New Customer: A Meaningful Experience
As companies continue to hire at record rates, people are now the priority. Talent is […]
The Staffing Stream
- What Employers Need to Know About Hiring Internationallyby Steve Smith on August 18, 2022 at 8:00 am
With three in four businesses reporting skills shortages and a record 1.3 million job vacancies in the UK, it’s clear that the ongoing war for talent is a major challenge for many […]
- Is Hiring Offshore Talent Right for Your Company?by Sophie Jones on August 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm
A current trend in business is hiring professionals from other countries. Companies focused on global expansion often hire foreign workers without too much difficulty. Every country has its own laws […]
- Eight Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Staffing Partnerby George Lessmeister on August 16, 2022 at 12:00 pm
In today’s tough-to-find-new-hires economy, many companies are considering turning to staffing companies. Since it’s a first-time experience, it feels daunting. Consider the meeting a […]
- Addressing Shift-Based Workforce Compliance Requirements in Californiaby Rodrigo Alcaine on August 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Businesses with operations in California face complex legal requirements when it comes to managing their workforces. It’s important that these compliance needs can be easily addressed within […]
Latest Research
- SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator - August 19, 2022
Staffing hours muted but Professional Staffing up year-on-year Week ending Aug 13, 2022 Indexed Value Y/Y W/W US Staffing 104 1% n/a Commercial Staffing 88 […]
- Software Integration Best Practices for Staffing Companies
The data and analysis in this report are taken from: An initial review of publicly available information from software vendors’ websites to evaluate their products and approach to software […]
- Using AI: Risks and Challenges
Key Findings National and local governments have started adopting strategies and issuing guidelines for the ethical use of AI, but these will soon be followed by legislation with the EU and China […]
- RPO Global Landscape Summary 2022
SIA estimate the 2021 global RPO market at USD 7.4 billion, an increase of 26% from 2020 (p.8). This significant growth reflects the strong market recovery following a depressed market in 2020 due to […]