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CHICAGO, IL (Jun. 11, 2020) — The Planet Group (“Planet”), a leading provider of outsourced human capital and consulting solutions, announced today that Pete Byer has joined the firm as Chief Technology Officer. Byer joins the company with 25 years of technology experience. Bob Scalise, Planet’s previous CTO, will step back from day-to-day management and…

Many have asked how The Planet Group and our divisions, have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to broadening our services to help clients staff needed positions to protect essential workers and re-open workplaces, we put a plan in place to ensure service continuity and longevity. Here’s more information. If there’s anything we can…

  Remote work has become more common over the last couple of years, but the reality of our current climate has forced the vast majority of the workforce to figure out how to be productive on the fly. Here are some tips that we have learned over the years that will help you maintain your…

  For any pharmaceutical company, launching a new drug is an extensive process, and absolutely critical to plan for effectively. According to top industry studies, developing a drug (that gains marketing approval) costs drug developers $2.6 billion on average.

  The Planet Group (“Planet”), a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners and leading provider of outsourced human capital and consulting solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire WinterWyman, a leading staffing provider specializing in Technology, Finance & Admin and Human Resources.

  At The Planet Group, we love imparting useful knowledge and wisdom that we’ve picked up during our 20 years in business. As a result, we’ve discovered there is one not-so-secret and very effective way to increase employee engagement and retention.     Here’s the truth: it all starts with your people.     If…

    Have you noticed how the job market is becoming tougher to navigate? As of 2019, nearly three-quarters of employers (73%) experience difficulty in finding appropriately skilled candidates.     Currently, 75% of the global workforce are passive candidates, which means that they aren’t actively seeking work. On top of this, there’s a tremendous…

  Keeping up with regulations while managing the oh-so intricate complexities of non-permanent hiring can seem like an impossible task for many HR professionals. Recent polls from NPR/Marist indicate that 1 in 5 jobs in the USA are temporary in some capacity. As firms rely more and more on contractors, there are many implications to…

  When facing any growth and expansion, businesses frequently need to increase their temporary workforce across a variety of occupations quickly.   This can be a tricky balancing act, especially if your firm has seasonal or variable staffing requirements. How do you find and manage a pool of suitably qualified personnel from which to tap…

  In recent times, both healthcare and life sciences industries including medical technology, biochemicals, and pharmaceuticals, have experienced exponential growth. With a surge in drug and novel medications development, it has become imperative that key players employ the best staff to ensure a high level of efficiency and productivity.