Staffing Industry Analysts

Established in 1989, Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) serves as a leading global resource for staffing and workforce solutions. Our exclusive research encompasses all forms of employment, including temporary staffing, independent contracting, and various types of contingent labor. SIA delivers unbiased and independent insights into the services and suppliers within the workforce solutions landscape. This includes staffing agencies, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling and compliance companies, as well as specialists in talent acquisition technology like vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing, and online work services. Additionally, we offer training and certification through our distinctive Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.

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Economy slowing though no recession indicated at this time

3 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index for the US slipped in March amid tariff-related economic uncertainty. It’s pointing to slower economic growth ahead and does not suggest a recession has begun or is about to start. March’s reading is down 0.7% from the previous month to a level of 100.5 (2016=100).
Staffing firm to pay $1.5M over the use of fingerprints

6 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

A staffing firm is paying $1.52 million to settle a class action lawsuit over its collection of worker fingerprints without written consent, according to court records. The suit was filed against DX Enterprises, a Princeton, Indiana-based staffing provider, by a worker who had been placed at a Toyota facility in Lawrenceville, Illinois, court documents said.
Workers say ideal roles are hybrid or fully remote: Korn Ferry

6 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

A majority of employees work full time in the office, but most would prefer a fully remote or hybrid schedule, according to the Workforce 2025 Global Insights Report released by Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY). Workers also worry about artificial intelligence and the cost of living outpacing their salaries. The survey polled more than 15,000 professionals from around the globe. One area of focus was remote work.
People on the move: Revature, TalentNeuron, Spherion, Korn Ferry, ZRG

6 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Amrita Ahuja

Vikas Anand has joined Revature, a staffing firm operating on the hire-train-deploy model, as VP of revenue operations in India. He will develop strategies for driving revenue growth while building new collaborations with global capability centers. Anand comes to Revature from NIIT, where he served as general manager; he brings more than 20 years of experience growing several talent management companies including Simplilearn and HackerEarth.
ManpowerGroup reports clients taking ‘wait-and-see approach’

1 week ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

The first quarter began with a sense of optimism, ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) Chair and CEO Jonas Prising said in a conference call with analysts. But that mood turned more uncertain and cautious following tariff announcements from the US. “At this stage, most of our clients are adopting a ‘wait-and-see approach’ and it is difficult to provide any concrete assessment of how significantly this might affect demand from our customers in our major markets around the world,” Prising said.
Tariff impact: Reports cite mixed bag

1 week ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

Tariffs continue to stir uncertainty in the staffing industry and elsewhere. Axios reported that an analysis by Goldman Sachs found that broad-based tariffs will mean fewer jobs; while tariffs could add manufacturing jobs, they will have negative effects elsewhere, according to the analysis. Some businesses are still evaluating the full impact. Meanwhile, the state of California has sued the government over the tariffs. “It really is a mixed bag.
Job applications up 24% as labor market shows resilience: iCIMS

1 week ago | staffingindustry.com | Amrita Ahuja

Despite predictions of a sluggish March amid volatility and federal layoffs, the overall labor market remained resilient, according to a study released April 15 by staffing software provider iCims. Job applications rose 24% year over year while openings increased 7%. The study noted that the financial services sector showed job growth despite industry turbulence. In the first quarter of 2025, job openings saw an average of 46 applicants, up 13% from 40 applicants a year ago.
Finding mentors is top challenge for new workers: Robert Half

1 week ago | staffingindustry.com | Amrita Ahuja

Limited mentorship opportunities and difficulty managing workloads are some of the common challenges faced by workers early in their careers, according to research by professional staffing firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Nearly half of workers surveyed by Robert Half, 45%, said they lacked a mentor to guide them. Other top challenges cited include:Support managing workloads: 39% struggled with prioritizing tasks and managing workloads.
System One names new CFO

1 week ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

System One, a Pittsburgh-based provider of engineering and marketing/creative staffing, named Scott Barnett as its new chief financial officer effective immediately. He takes over the role from Dan Moran, who has retired. “Scott joins us at a time of great momentum and opportunity,” System One CEO Troy Gregory said in a press release.
Jury convicts former staffing firm owner in wage-fixing case

1 week ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

A former staffing firm owner was convicted by a jury on April 14 for conspiracy to fix the wages for home healthcare nurses in Las Vegas, the US Department of Justice announced. The owner, Eduardo “Eddie” Lopez of Las Vegas, was also found guilty of failing to disclose the criminal antitrust investigation during the sale of his home healthcare staffing firm for $10 million.