The U.S. Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) dropped 1.2% in March to 108.4, after decreasing 0.5% in February (downward revision). The index has fallen 4.5% over the last six months and has been in decline for a full...
The staffing industry was a “bright spot” for the economy last year, according to American Staffing Association (ASA) president and CEO Richard Wahlquist. Data from the ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey show that total annual sales for the...
Indeed laid off approximately 2,200 people today, accounting for roughly 15% of the company's global workforce. "The cuts come from nearly every team, function, level, and region at Indeed and Indeed Flex," CEO Chris Hyams wrote in a letter...
The U.S. Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) declined another 0.3% in February, dropping to 110.0. This follows January’s 0.3% decrease, brings the index’s six-month decrease to -3.6%, and marks the index’s eleventh consecutive month of declines. “While the rate...
For the 17th year, Ethisphere is celebrating companies that have demonstrated a commitment to business integrity with its World’s Most Ethical Companies list. The 2023 list features 135 organizations, but ManpowerGroup Inc. was the only staffing company to make the...
At this week’s Executive Forum North America, Staffing Industry Analysts revealed the winners of the 2023 Best Staffing Firms to Work For. The winners were selected from a record 450 participating staffing firms, based on survey results from their...
Entrepreneur just published its 44th annual Franchise 500 list, ranking the top opportunities for prospective franchisees. Express Employment Professionals was the highest-ranking staffing franchise at #45.  Other staffing companies on the list included:  Spherion Staffing & Recruiting (#63) Sanford Rose...
Gen Z is rethinking their career plans due to market conditions, tech layoffs, and concerns about artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new survey by Intelligent.com.  Almost half (48%) of respondents plan to work in a white collar field, while...
The U.S. Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) inched down 0.3% to 110.3 in January, after decreasing by 0.8% in December (revised). The LEI has fallen 3.6% over the last six months, declining at a faster rate than in...
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) just released this year’s Staffing 100 list, recognizing today’s inspiring leaders in staffing. The 12th edition of the list, sponsored by Indeed, celebrates 100 influencers in the industry who, despite economic challenges and an ever-evolving world...