Healthcare Staffing: Illinois regulations; Federal study proposed
Illinois has enacted legislation that precludes conversion fees and noncompetes in nurse staffing, among other requirements. Meanwhile, a senator calls for a study on the business practices of healthcare staffing firms during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Illinois bans noncompetes and conversion fees. New legislation that restricts noncompetes and conversion fees in […]
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 world of work. These rising […]
Cyberattacks to become more frequent
Cyberattacks occur every 39 seconds in the US, and the frequency is only expected to increase, according to a report by The Conference Board.
Ransomware poses a particular threat to business. Such attacks comprised 60% of malware attacks on companies in 2021, up from 45% in 2020, and affected companies’ ability to […]
When my life aspirations were derailed by Covid, a staffing firm helped me bring my new plans to life. Here’s my story.
I was captain of my high school football team in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, and had hoped to be recruited to play in college. But Covid sacked my senior season, and college opportunities […]
As companies continue to hire at record rates, people are now the priority. Talent is both the biggest competitive advantage and the scarcest resource for any organization. And in the staffing industry, the talent is the foundation of our success. At Salo, a national staffing and consulting firm, our focus is on creating a people-first […]
As Editorial Director Craig Johnson and Associate Editor Danny Romero dived into their research for their feature articles in this diversity, equity and inclusion issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine, they discovered that DE&I initiatives seem to have taken a back seat among many companies that jumped on the bandwagon in 2020. However, for enterprise […]
According to recent data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Great Resignation continues with little sign of slowing. At 2.9% in February, the quit rate remains near all-time highs while the unemployment rate, at 3.6% in March, is at historic lows.
In many industries, hiring is incredibly challenging. In this environment, it is critical […]
Leadership speaks volumes
Internal staff gave their staffing firms an overall net promoter score of 71 in 2022, with 67% of respondents reporting they were “extremely likely” to recommend their staffing agency to a friend or colleague. Senior leadership had the most impact on the NPS. The least impactful factor was pay and benefits.
Source: “North America […]
Do you belong at your workplace? More importantly, do your employees feel they do? Despite a growing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, the concept of belonging still eludes many.
But here’s why it should matter to the employer: Belonging is directly linked to your retention rate. A near-record 4.4 million workers quit their jobs in […]
