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
- Noncompetes: FTC follows through on banby George M. Reardon on April 24, 2024 at 3:15 pm
On April 23, by a 3-to-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission approved publication of its final rule banning post-termination worker noncompete agreements nationwide. If this rule survives the […]
- Essential strategies to strengthen your staffing firm’s compliance incident response planby Steve Brown on April 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm
What happens when a compliance issue strikes your staffing firm? In moments like these, the difference between a minor hiccup and a full-blown crisis often boils down to one thing: the strength of […]
- Weathering the stormby John Nicholson on April 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm
With over two decades of experience in the staffing industry, I’ve witnessed the market’s ebbs and flows countless times. There are seasons of dynamic growth, where the dance of supply […]
- Developing sustainable leadership skills for long-term successby Cecilia Gorman on April 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Most people have heard the word “sustainability” when it comes to the shared responsibility we all have to reduce our carbon footprint or make smarter eco-friendly choices. However, […]
Latest Research
- SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator - April 23, 2024
US Staffing Rises Slightly Following Spring Break Week ending Apr 13, 2024 Indexed Value Y/Y W/W US Staffing 82 -12% 1.3% Commercial Staffing 69 -12% […]
- Workforce Solutions Buyer Survey: 2024 Americas Results
When asked to what extent they agree with the following statement: “Our overall practices for our contingent workforce are leading edge”, 31% of participants agreed (we refer in the […]
- 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 […]