PPB April 2018

Market Snapshot Nearly 550,000 human resources specialists were employed in the U.S. in 2016, and employment in the sector is expected to grow seven percent through 2026, with most of that growth in the employment services industry. California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania have the highest employment level for HR specialists. Getting InOn e Ground Floor Career fairs are a popular means of attracting talent and pairing candidates with available positions. Staf ng agencies that participate in or host job fairs will bene t from branded collateral as well as hard goods that can serve as useful reminders, plus boldly branded display and exhibit items including table covers, table tents, pop-up booths and signage. Tim Sackett, president of staf ng rm HRU Technical Resources in Lansing, Michigan, suggests offering items such as branded USB memory sticks with company information uploaded, toys that are either branded or represent company mascots, and, of course, pens. Human resources and staf ng professionals are supported by several organizations that can be a great jumping-off point for networking and researching prospects’ challenges with hiring and recruitment—challenges that can be met with the right promotional program. • Society For Human Resource Management www.shrm.org • National Human Resources Association www.humanresources.org • American Staffing Association w ww.americanstaffing.net • United States Staffing Association www.usstaffing.org Top-paying states for HR specialist positions (annual mean wage, May 2016) Largest Sta ng Firms In e U.S. The largest 144 staf ng rms in the U.S. generated a combined revenue of more than $100 million in 2016. Here are the top ve: The industrial skill segment generated the largest staf ng revenue for 45 companies, while the IT skill segment generated the largest revenue for 43 companies on the list. Kelly Services, Inc. $ 3.4 BILLION IN REVENUE 2.5 percent market share Robert Half International $ 3.55 BILLION IN REVENUE 2.6 percent market share Adecco $ 4.6 BILLION IN REVENUE 3.4 percent market share Randstad Holding $ 4.6 BILLION IN REVENUE 3.4 percent market share Allegis Group $ 8.9 BILLION IN REVENUE 6.5 percent market share Maryland $ 74,090 Washington, D.C. $ 90,590 New York $ 75,380 Massachusetts $ 74,740 California $ 75,350 | APRIL 2018 | 41 GROW