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. Healthcare staffing helped fuel that growth […]
In the continuing rise of platforms, the global market for temporary staffing platforms grew 190% in 2021 from 2020. Interest in direct sourcing has increased substantially in recent years, with 84% of buyers participating in our 2022 Workforce Solutions Buyer Survey reporting they have a direct sourcing program in place or expect to explore such […]
I paused my career as a network engineer in order to prioritize my family and relocate to a different country. Planning to be out of the workforce for only a few years, I continued my professional development so I could return to the corporate world when I was ready. When that time came 10 years […]
In today’s world, consumers have come to expect convenience. From food delivery services to retail giants, we can get nearly anything delivered right to our doorstep. However, certain things cannot be replaced by an interactive voice response or a chatbot. If you are anything like me, you’ve felt the frustration of needing to talk to […]
When we hear about any 40 Under 40 list, regardless of the industry it serves, we tend to stereotype the honorees. We envision young professionals who are enterprising, determined, ambitious, hardworking, disciplined and so on.
But SIA’s 2022 40 Under 40 share some extraordinary differentiators from those of other industries. They have helped […]
If you were panicking in the first quarter when gross domestic product declined by 1.5%, please take a breath. The sky is not falling, at least not yet. Rising omicron infections, inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine were among a plethora of factors that knocked growth down from its stellar rate of 6.9% the […]
Report explores trends over time in IT temp staffing
The median gross margin for US IT temporary staffing expanded 715 bps over 11 years, reaching 25.6% in 2021, according to SIA research. While results may be influenced by the composition of survey respondents, gross margin for the sector has typically ranged from 23% to 25% since […]
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 […]
As SIA recognizes honorees of its 40 Under 40 list of staffing professionals, it seems fitting to explore how in-house counsel can best serve their organizations while also rising to the top. Not everyone seeks to become a general counsel, and even if that is your current posture, there is still reason to play your […]
