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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TrueBlue rejects acquisition offer from HireQuest

3 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) rejected a bid to be acquired by fellow industrial staffing provider HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI). In an announcement today, TrueBlue’s board said it unanimously declined HireQuest’s proposal to acquire all shares of TrueBlue for $7.50 per share. “The board is committed to maximizing value for all shareholders and believes that the proposed transaction does not meet these objectives,” according to TrueBlue’s announcement.
Agile firms twice as likely to report growth, Highspring survey finds

3 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Amrita Ahuja

Agile companies are twice as likely to report revenue growth and four times more likely to align talent, tech and execution, according to Highspring’s Agility Index Report released May 13. The survey found that 97% of high-agility organizations achieved positive revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 46% of less agile organizations.
Robert Half settles background check suit for more than $2.2M

3 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over the use of background checks for more than $2.2 million, according to court documents. A federal judge in Oregon gave final approval to the settlement on May 7 and awarded nearly $4.1 million in attorney’s fees to the plaintiff’s attorneys, according to court records. The settlement brings an end to a lawsuit that was first filed in August 2013.
Keeping your business going during a crisis

3 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Chelsea Emery

Natural disasters can destroy staffing firms — or they can bring out the best in their executives and teams. As Hurricane Helene bore down, Daniel Davenport, co-founder of Lucid Staffing Solutions, went outside his Treasure Island, Florida, home to save belongings from encroaching floodwaters. Suddenly, a transformer exploded nearby. He realized floating debris was not his only concern. “Standing in this water is not safe,” he thought.
IT jobs tick down in April even as US employment rises

4 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

The US added 177,000 nonfarm jobs in April but IT employment ticked downward by 2,600 jobs from the previous month, according to an analysis by the TechServe Alliance, the trade association for IT and engineering staffing and solutions firms. “Despite small ticks down in March and April, IT employment has nevertheless stayed in a narrow range the last 10 months,” TechServe CEO Mark Roberts said in a press release.
41% of clinicians may change jobs by 2027

4 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Amrita Ahuja

Despite 76% of US clinicians reporting satisfaction with their current roles, 41% are considering a job change within the next two years, according to a survey released May 6 by LocumTenens.com in partnership with healthcare research and advisory firm Advisory Board. The poll of more than 730 physicians and advanced practice providers found that 28% of those open to switching jobs are currently satisfied with their positions.
UK to end overseas recruitment for care workers

4 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Danny Romero

The UK government is ending overseas recruitment for social care visas, closing social care visas to new applications from abroad. For a transition period until 2028, while the workforce strategy is being developed and rolled out, the government will permit visa extensions and in-country switching for those already here. This will be kept under review, it added. The measure is part of its newly published Immigration White Paper.
ZipRecruiter revenue falls while employers ‘wait and see’

1 week ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

Job aggregator ZipRecruiter (NYSE: ZIP) reported employers are taking a “wait-and-see” attitude in terms of hiring. The company reported first-quarter revenue fell 10.0% year over year to $110.1 million — which is above the midpoint of the company’s guidance of $109 million. “We started the year with cautious optimism,” CEO Ian Siegel said. “However, we now see employers adopting a ‘wait-and-see’ attitude, reflecting widespread uncertainty in the near-term US economy.
AMN Q1 revenue slips 16.0%, remains above guidance

1 week ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

AMN Healthcare Services (NYSE: AMN) reported first-quarter revenue exceeded the high end of its guidance. The healthcare staffing firm cited better-than-expected revenue from labor disruptions, locum tenens and allied health. Still, revenue was down 16.0% year over year to $689.5 million. Gross margin narrowed. “Our financial results for the first three months of 2025 yielded positive upside in revenue and operating leverage,” President and CEO Cary Grace said in a press release.
HireQuest Q1 revenue falls 11.2% amid macroeconomic headwinds

1 week ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

First-quarter revenue fell 11.2% at HireQuest (NASDAQ; HQI), a national staffing franchisor, to nearly $7.5 million. The Goose Creek, South Carolina-headquartered firm reported macroeconomic difficulties remain. Systemwide sales fell 11.7% to $118.4 million. “Our first-quarter results are reflective of the broader staffing industry which continues to be impacted by macroeconomic headwinds,” President and CEO Rick Hermanns said in a press release.