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Staffing Sector Split: Winners and Losers | Business and Finance News

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The staffing and HR tech sector is booming as remote work and freelancing reshape talent needs, with companies leveraging AI and automation to stay ahead. While the industry posted solid Q2 results—revenue up 2.3% vs. estimates—the outlook for Q3 looks weaker, with guidance down 2%. Stocks held steady, up 1.4% on average. Alight stumbled, with revenue down 3.2% and guidance missing, causing a 22% stock plunge. Meanwhile, ManpowerGroup soared, hitting 7.5% revenue growth and beating all targets, driving a 44% stock surge. The future of work is being rewritten—and these firms are leading the charge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ccdc777260c676a

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