What is Agile?

There is much of value written about Agile available on the web but be warned… if you’re interested in Agile and you want clarity on what the term represents, searching the web for answers might not be your best approach. Much of the information on the web can lead you off the path to clarity …

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Labor Market Brief, June 2021

U.S. revenue from temporary staffing continued to increase, rising by a median 21% year-over-year in April — a faster rate than the 14% year-over-year increase in February. Employer hiring activity for tech jobs was at its highest point in nearly two years. In finance and accounting, specialist skills are in high demand. Check out June’s …

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Labor Market Brief, May 2021

Temporary staffing revenue rose by a median 14% year-over-year in March. IT staffing, one of the largest segments, saw revenue grow by 5% year-over-year in March. In finance and accounting, technology, automation and outsourcing are trending but there is still a need for more cloud-based collaborative tools. Download full whitepaper.

Q2 2021 – State of the Market

For the latest staffing and employment information by industry and by region, check out the Q2 2021 State of the Market Report by The Intersect Group. Complete with insights and commentary, the State of the Market Report aims to contextualize what’s happening in finance and accounting and technology in Atlanta, Charlotte and Dallas for a …

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So You Want Analytics? Here’s a Proven Approach

If you want to scale your data analytics program, silos that hoard data, skills, knowledge, and technology will be restrictive. Eliminate silos by fostering/rewarding collaboration and teamwork, opening closed systems, attaining management buy-in, and providing tools that enhance teamwork and strengthen communication to improve the probability of organization-wide success. Download full whitepaper

Labor Market Brief, March 2021

Temporary staffing revenue rose by a median 10 percent year-over-year in January. In IT, revenue was up a median 7 percent year-over-year. The financial activities sector, as described by the BLS, experienced a 1 percent employment loss year-over-year as a result of COVID-19 – and faired better than most industries. Check out March’s Labor Market …

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Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition

Talent acquisition is ripe for automation. In all facets of business, the nature of work is changing due to technology – talent acquisition included. By 2022, it is estimated that AI and automation technologies will have created a net 58 million new jobs (SHRM/Mercer). In TA, this is creating more time and space for critical …

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Labor Market Brief, February 2021

Job orders and temporary staffing revenue held strong to close out 2020. Specifically, IT staffing revenue continued its upward trend. Finance and accounting revenue was down month-over-month and year-over-year, but finance and accounting pros are feeling confident. Here is February’s Labor Market Brief. Download the report