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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
About a year ago, I realized two decades of medical practice had passed in the blink of an eye. From medical college at Pennsylvania to residency in general surgery at St. John Hospital and Medical Center to my practice as a general surgeon, I was proud of those years, but I found myself asking, “What’s […]
Staffing has always been a fast-paced industry. Nowhere is this more true than in the continual stream of technology innovations that empower staffing firms to reach new heights — or, at the very least, to keep up with the competition.
And while many individuals choose a career in the staffing industry because of their skills and […]
We’re continuing to experience a volatile hiring market despite economic fluctuations, and as such, one of the universal truths we have come to realize is that candidates can afford to be selective. As job seekers continue to be more empowered, employers must prioritize the candidate experience. Effectively engaging candidates is critical not only in attracting […]
I became an independent security consultant in 2009, not long after the stock market hit its Great Recession low in March of that year. For the first time in my life, there was a not-so-slight chance that the financial system and the world we knew were going to collapse. On top of that, I worked […]
