The US Department of Labor on Sept. 15 announced an annual update to the minimum wage for workers performing work on or in connection with covered contracts per Executive Order 13658.
Executive Order 13658, signed by President Obama in 2014, established a minimum wage rate for certain federal contractors that is adjusted annually based on inflation. […]
English-speaking countries dominate the least-complex market list.
Five European countries rank among the 10 least-complex staffing markets globally, according to analysis of 60 international markets’ merits and how complex setting up a contingent workforce programme in them is. The Netherlands and the UK tied with Australia as the least-complex markets in SIA’s 2021 rankings. Switzerland tied […]
Whereas a contemporary “who’s who” list captures a snapshot in time, noting those of particular influence in a moment or a year, a Hall of Fame speaks to a greater
body of work. The Staffing 100 Europe Hall of Fame was launched in 2020 to honour luminaries whose contributions to the industry are deep and lasting. […]
You OK?
Temps call for more communication as remote work continues
Amid the pandemic, temp workers surveyed by SIA reported feeling forgotten while working remotely. Their advice to staffing firms: Communicate on a regular basis to make sure your temp workers are doing well. Also, make sure your client is actually set up for remote work and […]
On Board?
Firms share opinions on staffing platforms
As part of a recent SIA Pulse survey, staffing firms were asked for their perspective on staffing platforms — internet-enabled platforms that allow clients to post jobs and select candidates in a fashion that is more self-service and less reliant on a traditional recruiter.
While 41% indicated such platforms are […]
As SIA President Barry Asin says, “The highest service we can perform is finding a job for a person in need,” drawing on the words of Moses Maimonides, a Jewish philosopher of the Middle Ages. And that’s what this industry does. Through our work, the SIA editorial team sees the value the industry provides, that […]
The Staffing 100 was launched in 2011, and in 2017, we introduced the Staffing 100 Hall of Fame. For their pursuit of excellence, empowerment of others, perseverance, integrity and strength, these 51 executives have since been enshrined into the hall. Their influence on the industry is deep and lasting, and we […]
This year marks our fifth listing of the Latin America 25. These staffing executives helped guide an $11 billion industry through a tumultuous 2020. While the staffing industry in the Latin America region shares some similarities with that in the US and Canada, there are some differences, including that it faces regulatory headwinds in some […]
The Ratings Effect
Candidates respond to firms’ engagement efforts.
activities such as responding to negative reviews, providing contact information, etc.) the more they benefit in terms of recruiting. In terms of sales, however, even a high degree of engagement on ratings sites produced only mildly positive benefits.
Source: “North America Staffing Company Survey 2020: Do staffing firms […]
If anything, the pandemic and social unrest this year have forced executives to think about the type of leaders they want to be. As Covid-19 hit, companies had to pivot quickly to a remote workforce. Decisions had to be made — and fast. There was no playbook. Throughout our industry, leaders were doing their utmost […]
