PwC: Manufacturing Hiring Plans Hit Five-Year High

PwC’s Q3 2013 Manufacturing Barometer shows a gain in U.S. industrial manufacturers with an optimistic view of the global economy during the next 12 months to 40% in the third quarter from 31% in the second quarter and 29% a year ago. In addition, 60% are optimistic about the U.S. economy, and 78% think the […]

US – More Staffing Firms Focus on Culture

The percentage of staffing firms that cite the creation of a “positive company culture” as a management priority has trended up over the past few years, according to a new report based on the 2012 Staffing Company Survey by Staffing Industry Analysts. That may mean more profitability. “On average over the past three years, ‘creating […]