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If your staffing firm currently focuses on permanent placements, you’ve likely enjoyed the high margins and simplicity of those one time hires. However, contract staffing increases staffing firm value by providing steady recurring revenue and greater financial...

By UHY LLP Staffing M&A activity remains strong, despite “declines” from record levels in 2022; Q1 2025 activity was up meaningfully as compared to Q1 2024 levels Healthcare Staffing deal activity has recovered/normalized; IT Staffing is poised for an uptick in...

In a dynamic labor market like Illinois and the greater Midwest, staffing firms must be more than good—they must be measurable. Knowing what metrics to track, and how to act on them, separates growth-oriented firms from those simply keeping pace.   Key performance...

A Case Study “'The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle.' In the staffing industry, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial. A profit-sharing plan can be a key component in creating a...

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels, Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software Over the past few years, the word “AI” has been buzzing about the staffing world. At first, everyone wanted “AI” and in some cases they might not even have known how they wanted to use AI. It was the...

As 2025 begins, the cost-of-living increases for retirement plans and IRAs will become effective, as will new provisions from SECURE Act 2.0 and other changes. These changes include rules on required minimum distributions (RMD) on inherited IRAs, catch-up contribution...

Marketing is an essential driver of business growth, but success hinges on realistic goals and a genuine partnership between a company and its marketing provider. Efforts can falter when these elements are missing, leaving both parties frustrated. Let’s explore an...

Over the past few years, there’s been a subtle but significant shift in offices around the country. With more employees dropping out of the workforce, talent is increasingly hard to find - giving employees the freedom to be more selective about where they work. More...

Tax season can be tricky for staffing agencies, with unique considerations for classifying workers and maximizing deductions. With multiple employees working multiple job assignments with varying lengths of time, staffing agencies can face challenges when it comes to...