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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CareerBuilder + Monster weighing sale of firm

1 day ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

CareerBuilder + Monster, the operator of two long-time job boards, is looking at a possible sale. “CareerBuilder + Monster has been working with the support of our financial stakeholders to explore a sale of the company,” a company spokesperson said in a statement to SIA on June 6. “Our operations are continuing as normal during the ongoing sale process.”The statement also indicated there are no layoffs at this time, though it has put employees on notice.
‘Quiet cutting’ of employees is a sticky urban legend

1 day ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

The term “quiet cutting” emerged about two years ago in a Wall Street Journal article. It refers to the alleged practice of a company reassigning a worker to a less desirable role in hopes they will quit rather than outright firing or laying them off. It appeared as a take on the term “quiet quitting,” where disillusioned workers do only the minimum requirements of their jobs.
US economic activity sees slight decline

2 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

US economic activity has seen a slight decline since late April, according to the new Federal Reserve Beige Book report released June 4. “All districts reported elevated levels of economic and policy uncertainty, which have led to hesitancy and a cautious approach to business and household decisions,” according to the report. Employment was described as holding steady for the most part.
Highest wage increases in California, Arkansas and Washington counties

2 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

The highest pay increases included counties in California, Arkansas and Washington state, according to the latest data by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Santa Clara County in California, which is home to Silicon Valley, saw a 15.0% year-over-year increase in average weekly wages during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to BLS data. Its weekly wage reached $4,236.
Hiring slows to lowest level in more than 2 years, ADP reports

3 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

Hiring by private employers slowed in May to its lowest level since March 2023, according to the ADP National Employment Report. Private employment rose by just 37,000 jobs, said the report, which was released today. “After a strong start to the year, hiring is losing momentum,” ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson said in a press release. In comparison, the US added 60,000 jobs in April, according to the report. However, that was revised down from the initially reported 62,000.
AI not taking jobs, PwC finds

3 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

Despite concerns that artificial intelligence will take away jobs, a new report by PwC found that job numbers are rising in nearly every type of AI-exposed occupation. PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer found the number of jobs in occupations more exposed to AI — such as financial services and software publishing — rose by 38% between 2019 and 2024. While that’s not as fast as occupations with lower exposure to AI, which rose 65%, it still shows growth.
Marijuana staffing firm Vangst acquires Se7en

3 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

Vangst, a Denver-based staffing firm focused on the marijuana industry, acquired Se7en Staffing & Employment Solutions, a firm also serving the cannabis industry. It’s Vangst’s third acquisition in the past 12 months. The previous two acquisitions were GreenForce and CannabizTeam. Se7en is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its founder and CEO, Christy Essex, is joining the Vangst leadership team as part of the deal. Essex said the acquisition is the natural next step for the firm.
80% of executives say firms are adjusting ESG policies

3 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Amrita Ahuja

Amid policy changes reshaping corporate sustainability, 80% of sustainability executives say their companies are adjusting their environmental, social and governance strategies in response to the new US administration, according to a survey released May 29 by The Conference Board.
Washington temp sales tax bill receives governor’s signature

4 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

A Washington state bill that would extend the state’s sales tax to temporary staffing was signed into law on May 20 by Gov. Bob Ferguson. The law will likely impact staffing buyers and has drawn criticism from some business groups. The legislation, SB 5814, makes a number of other changes as well. However, for the contingent workforce ecosystem, it extends the state’s 6.5% sales tax to temporary staffing services.
FDM says customers hesitant as they await US economic policy clarity

4 days ago | staffingindustry.com | Craig Johnson

FDM Group, a London-based firm with global operations that provides IT staffing on a recruit-train-deploy basis, reported business was in line with expectations during the first quarter. However, macroeconomic uncertainty looms over the market.