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2306, 2023

Introducing Generative AI

By |June 23rd, 2023|

The recent seismic changes in the labor market have elevated the role of the recruiter. Businesses now rely on recruiters to not only fill open roles but to help mitigate future skills gaps, improve DE&I efforts and navigate an ever-changing talent landscape. But recruiters often find their days tied up with mundane, repetitive tasks that […]

1906, 2023

‘Sansdemic’ Shift

By |June 19th, 2023|

It’s safe to say that it’s a difficult time to run a staffing firm.

Between ongoing economic uncertainty, ripple effects of the pandemic and decreased labor participation, staffing leaders are facing an unprecedented set of challenges. Over the past few years, we’ve contended with a massive talent shortage that is not going away anytime soon. And […]

1306, 2023

Become Industrial Tech Savvy

By |June 13th, 2023|

When it comes to staffing firm technology, one size does not fit all.

Business strategy, company size, markets, client needs and available talent all contribute to determining whether a particular technology is the right fit for a particular staffing firm. Further complicating matters, a technology’s use case often differs across staffing segments.

However, a close look at […]

1605, 2023

Research Report: Transforming the Workforce

By |May 16th, 2023|

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey; it cannot be undertaken alone, and it cannot be pursued for any singular benefit. Contingent workforce professionals must reach out to business and societal partners alike in this multilayered and ongoing work.

Staffing suppliers, VMS and MSP providers, hiring and solutions partners, legislative bodies, internal stakeholders, community organizations and […]

1605, 2023

Benefit of Counsel: Change Ahead

By and |May 16th, 2023|

New Jersey drew the nation’s interest in February when Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law that is sure to garner the attention of staffing firms across the country for months to come. Coined the “New Jersey Temp Worker Bill of Rights,” the law places heavy burdens on the many New Jersey-based staffing firms and […]

1605, 2023

The Talent’s Voice: That Key Connection

By |May 16th, 2023|

After earning my bachelor’s degree, I felt all the emotions of an eager college grad: excitement, anticipation, pride — but above all else, uncertainty. I felt ready to enter the job market but completely unprepared for the journey ahead. After working at a retail grocery store for five years while attending college, I was eager […]

1605, 2023

The New Customer: Supporting Independents

By |May 16th, 2023|

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives remain critical to talent and customers, who expect companies they engage with to foster DE&I within their workforces and communities. But what many organizations don’t realize is that their DE&I efforts need to extend beyond their internal workforce to include independent talent.

US job openings outnumber those unemployed, and among our […]

2003, 2023

Research Report: Looking to Thrive

By |March 20th, 2023|

Three years after the Covid-19 pandemic began, US staffing firms can be proud of the role they have played in supporting and growing the US economy through a turbulent period. The US staffing industry soared 32% in 2021 and 14% in 2022 to reach an extraordinary $212 billion, according to SIA’s September 2022 US Forecast, […]

2003, 2023

SIA Musings: A Fond Farewell

By |March 20th, 2023|

It seems fitting that my nearly 17-year tenure at Staffing Industry Analysts ends with the Best Staffing Firms to Work For magazine issue. SIA has been just that for me: a best place to work. It has been an incredible journey, and I have loved every moment of it.

While much has changed over the last […]

2003, 2023

Benefit of Counsel: FTC ‘Team Employee’

By |March 20th, 2023|

Noncompete agreements have been a source of tension for employees and employers for many years.

Employers believe these agreements help to protect their intellectual property and prevent competitors from gaining an edge. They also help protect investments employers have made in their people and limit a former employee’s ability to use the knowledge or strategy gained […]