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Ursus, Inc., headquartered in Silicon Valley and a leader in technical and creative staffing and professional services, is excited to announce the launch of two new consulting services practices designed to meet the growing demand for project-based and statement-of-work (SOW) engagements. These new practices focus on delivering specialized skill sets, including expertise in Workday implementations and ongoing support, as well as large-scale data projects aimed at enabling AI readiness. With these services, Ursus provides targeted solutions to help organizations successfully execute their most complex and transformative initiatives. 

Tailored Solutions for High-Impact Projects 

Ursus Consulting Services is built to provide businesses with the flexibility and precision they need to navigate today’s fast-paced technology landscape. Whether it’s an enterprise-wide system implementation or a highly specialized project, Ursus connects organizations with the right experts to get the job done on time and under budget.  

Key services include: 

• Workday Consulting: Ursus provides comprehensive expertise in Workday, enabling businesses to streamline and optimize their operations. Our services cover Human Capital Management (HCM) to enhance workforce planning, recruitment, and talent retention; Financial Management to improve budgeting, forecasting, and compliance; and Analytics to unlock actionable insights from your Workday data. Whether you’re implementing Workday for the first time, integrating it with existing platforms, or upgrading to the latest version. 

• Data Consulting: Harnessing the power of data is a critical success factor for modern organizations, and Ursus delivers tailored solutions to meet this need. From developing a robust data strategy to enabling AI-driven analytics and establishing effective data governance frameworks, we empower clients to extract value from their data assets. By addressing both the technical and strategic aspects of data management, we help businesses make informed decisions and drive innovation. As AI and large language models (LLMs) continue to transform industries, our expertise in sourcing specialized talent—including LLM data labelers, data analysts, and engineers—ensures organizations have the right people to support cutting-edge AI development and implementation. 

Expertise in Every Step of the Process 

Each engagement is tailored to meet the unique requirements of the client’s project. Ursus consultants bring deep domain expertise and practical experience, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable results. This includes: 

• Skilled Talent for Specialized Roles: Access to professionals with niche expertise in Workday, data architecture, machine learning, and more. 

• End-to-End Support: From discovery and scoping to execution and completion, Ursus provides ongoing project oversight to deliver results. 

• Flexible Engagement Models: Services can scale to meet the specific needs of short- or long-term projects, ensuring agility and cost efficiency. 

Why Ursus? 

Ursus is more than a solutions provider; it is a trusted partner for companies tackling strategic initiatives. As an approved and preferred supplier for leading technology firms like Workday, Databricks, Amazon, and Meta, Ursus is uniquely positioned to deliver top-tier talent at competitive rates. By leveraging its deep network of professionals and expertise in staffing, Ursus ensures every project or SOW is executed with precision. 

“With the launch of Ursus Consulting Services, we’re delivering targeted solutions for organizations that require specialized talent to achieve specific project goals,” said Founder and CEO Jon Beck.  “Our focus is on aligning expertise with opportunity, ensuring every engagement delivers value, impact, and measurable success.” 

For more information about Ursus Consulting Services and how we can support your project or SOW needs, visit ursusinc.com.  

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October 17, 2024 – San Francisco, CA — Ursus, a leading provider of technical and creative digital talent and workforce solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Curately.ai, an AI-powered talent curation platform designed to streamline and enhance the recruitment process. This collaboration is set to empower clients with more efficient direct sourcing capabilities, while also optimizing talent acquisition through Curately’s cutting-edge AI technologies.

As the demand for innovative and scalable hiring solutions increases, the Ursus-Curately partnership will provide businesses with tools like AI-driven workflows to streamline their process and better access top talent.  With features such as intelligent resume scoring, automated scheduling, video interviews, and actionable data insights, the combined solution will offer clients a seamless and comprehensive recruitment experience.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with Curately,” said Jon Beck, CEO of Ursus. “While many staffing providers see direct sourcing as a competitive threat, we view it as an opportunity—a new channel that didn’t exist before. Our partnership with Curately allows us to complement our staffing services with powerful AI-driven tools that help our clients connect with top talent faster and more effectively.”

The partnership combines Ursus’ extensive industry experience placing technical and creative digital talent with Curately’s state-of-the-art AI platform, which automates key aspects of the hiring process, including talent curation, assessments, and diversity tracking. This will provide clients with a more personalized and efficient hiring experience, empowering them to fill positions faster while maintaining high standards of candidate quality and engagement.

Karen Gonzalez, Chief Strategy Officer of Curately, echoed Beck’s sentiment: “We are excited to collaborate with Ursus to enhance how businesses approach talent acquisition. With AI at the core of what we do, we enable recruiters to make smarter, data-driven decisions, and now, with Ursus, we can expand that impact to new industries and clients.”

For more information about this partnership, visit www.ursusinc.com or www.curately.ai.

About Ursus: Ursus, Inc. has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for four consecutive years as the fastest-growing technical and creative staffing firm in the United States. Ursus is a global leader in next-generation digital transformation staffing services. Hyper-focused on you – whether you are a candidate, client, partner, or employee – Ursus delivers the best possible engagement experience. Whether you are looking for your next career move or scaling a growing team, we are here for U! 

About Curately: Curately is an AI-powered talent curation platform that enhances recruitment by automating the sourcing, selection, and engagement processes. Curately’s tools are designed to reduce time-to-hire, boost recruiter productivity, and improve the overall candidate experience.

Contact Information:

Ursus Inc.
Email: info@ursusinc.com
Website: www.ursusinc.com

Curately
Website: www.curately.ai

“4-Peat” – Company Defies Challenging Market Conditions with Continued Growth 

September 19, 2024 – Ursus, Inc. announced that for the fourth consecutive year, it has been named to the 2024 SIA’s List of Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms. Published annually by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) – the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions – the list ranks U.S. firms by compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for staffing revenue over five years. 

“We are thrilled to be recognized by the SIA for the fourth consecutive year as one of the fastest-growing staffing firms in North America and one of the top ten pure-play technology and creative staffing providers on this list. Our formula is simple but not easy: we build and nurture our client and partner relationships, we look through an operating lens that is fanatically focused on quality first, and we take care of our people by making their jobs easier, helping them become experts in their field, and rewarding them for their success,” said Jon Beck, Founder and CEO of Ursus. 

To qualify for the 2024 list, staffing firms must have posted at least $1 million in revenue in 2019 and achieved a compound annual growth rate of 15% or more between 2019 and 2023. Only organic revenue growth is considered; growth from acquisitions and divestitures was excluded. All firms were required to verify their revenue. 

The firms on the 2024 list had a median compound annual growth rate of 28.1% between 2019 and 2023 based on U.S. staffing revenue. The number of qualifying firms fell to 145 from last year’s 158, demonstrating the recent market challenges. 

About Ursus, Inc. 

Ursus, Inc. has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for four consecutive years as the fastest-growing technical and creative staffing firm in the United States. Ursus is a global leader in next-generation digital transformation staffing services. Hyper-focused on you – whether you are a candidate, client, partner, or employee – Ursus delivers the best possible engagement experience. Whether you are looking for your next career move or scaling a growing team, we are here for U! 

To learn more about our services and how we can help with your staffing needs, or to explore career opportunities, visit ursusinc.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook for the latest updates. 

About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)  

Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting, and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms, and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing, and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.  

Known for our award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, executive conferences, and events, we help both suppliers and buyers of workforce solutions make better-informed decisions that improve business results and minimize risk. As a division of the international business media company, Crain Communications Inc., SIA is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England. Learn more at staffingindustry.com. 

For more information please contact:

Ursus Public Relations
info@ursusinc.com
415.529.4560

Silicon Valley, April 16, 2024 – Ursus, a leading provider of digital staffing and talent solutions proudly unveils the launch of its Life Sciences Division. With a successful history of growth and innovation, Ursus is poised to make a significant impact in the life sciences sector under the leadership of Andrew Peters, newly appointed Division Leader.

Andrew Peters brings a wealth of industry experience and expertise in talent acquisition and management to his new role. With Peters at the helm, Ursus is well-positioned to leverage its proven track record and resources to deliver tailored talent solutions that drive success within the rapidly evolving field of life sciences. In particular, digital talent to support the explosive demand for digitally fluent talent to support large data and artificial intelligence initiatives within pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Generative AI is transforming nearly all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, revamping the way companies operate and potentially unlocking billions of dollars in value. The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has estimated that the technology could generate $60 billion to $110 billion a year in economic value for the pharma and medical-product industries largely because it can boost productivity by accelerating the process of identifying compounds for possible new drugs, speeding their development and approval, and improving the way they are marketed.

The decision to venture into life sciences follows Ursus’s successful expansion into the creative sector three years ago. Since its inception, the Creative Division has experienced remarkable growth, now accounting for over 20% of Ursus’s business and continuing to expand.

“We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Life Sciences Division, building upon our successful track record of expansion into new vertical practices,” stated Ursus CEO Jon Beck. “With Andrew Peters leading the way, we are confident in our ability to replicate the success of our Creative Division and deliver exceptional talent solutions to the life sciences industry.”

Ursus’s proven ability to adapt and thrive in new sectors is further underscored by its recognition by the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the fastest-growing staffing firms in North America for three consecutive years. This esteemed accolade highlights Ursus’s commitment to quality and partnership in providing top-tier talent solutions.

“Our expansion into life sciences represents an exciting opportunity to leverage Ursus’s expertise and resources to meet the evolving talent needs of this critical industry,” remarked Andrew Peters, Division Leader of Ursus’s Life Sciences Division. “We look forward to building on existing relationships & partnering with organizations across the life sciences landscape, delivering bespoke talent solutions that aid our customers in achieving their massively important missions of improving the well-being of people everywhere.”

With a history of pioneering growth and a commitment to excellence, Ursus is poised to make a meaningful impact in the life sciences sector and beyond. For organizations seeking top-tier talent solutions, Ursus stands ready to deliver unparalleled expertise and support.

For more information about Ursus and its Life Sciences Division, please visit [website].

About Ursus:

Ursus is a premier talent solutions provider specializing in technology, creative, and now, life sciences. With a focus on delivering exceptional talent to drive innovation and success, Ursus partners with organizations to meet their evolving talent needs and achieve their strategic objectives. Recognized by the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the fastest-growing staffing firms in North America for three consecutive years, Ursus is committed to excellence and innovation in talent solutions.

For more information please contact:

Ursus Public Relations
info@ursusinc.com
415.529.4560

Three Years Running: Ongoing Growth as a Leading Technical and Creative Firm 

September 26, 2023 – Ursus, Inc. announced for the third consecutive year, it has been named to the 2023 List of Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms. Published annually by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) – the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions – the list ranks US firms by compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for staffing revenue over five years.  

“We are thrilled to be recognized by the SIA for the third consecutive year as one of the fastest growing staffing firms in North America and one of the top four, pure play technology and creative staffing providers on this list. Our continued growth trajectory is a testament to the team of staffing professionals who consistently work to provide the highest quality digital talent to our clients and partners while also taking the time to support our contingent workers to provide the best experience possible.” said Jon Beck, Founder and CEO of Ursus.  Ursus finished #25 overall on this years’ list that included 21 travel nursing companies in the top 25.   

To qualify for the 2023 Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms list, companies must have posted a minimum of $1 million in US revenue in 2018 and have had a compound annual growth rate of at least 15% from 2018-2022. The companies in the 2023 list had a median CAGR of 33.8%, while the top 10 had a median CAGR of 131.3% 

“The staffing industry has weathered a pandemic and is now managing a completely different landscape that continues to shift, with this year providing a more challenging business environment than last year,” SIA President Barry Asin said. “Through all this fast-paced change, the 2023 Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms in the US have not slowed down their business development and growth. Congratulations to this year’s qualifying firms for their resilience and persistence in the ever-evolving world of work.” 

About Ursus, Inc. 

Ursus, Inc., is a recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for three consecutive years as the fastest growing technical and creative staffing firm in the United States.  Ursus is a global leader in next-generation, digital transformation staffing services. Hyper-focused on you – the candidate, the client, the partner, or the employee to deliver the best possible engagement experience.  Whether you are looking for your next career move or scaling a growing team we are here for U!  

For more information please visit: www.ursusinc.com  

About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) 

Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting, and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms, and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing, and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program. 

Known for our award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, executive conferences, and events, we help both suppliers and buyers of workforce solutions make better-informed decisions that improve business results and minimize risk. As a division of the international business media company, Crain Communications Inc., SIA is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England. Learn more at staffingindustry.com. 

Industry Leaders Join Leading Digital Transformation Staffing Company 

Silicon Valley, CA – Ursus, Inc. Staffing, a leading digital transformation staffing solution provider, specializing in creative and technical talent, is proud to announce the formation of the Ursus Advisory Board, comprised of industry experts and thought leaders. This strategic move aims to further enhance the company’s ability to provide innovative solutions and maintain its position at the forefront of the staffing industry. 

The Ursus Advisory Board will play a pivotal role in guiding the company’s strategic direction, offering valuable insights, and assisting in the development of cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients and candidates alike. 

The inaugural members of the Advisory Board bring a wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of technology, creativity, and human resources. Their diverse backgrounds and extensive industry knowledge will serve as a valuable resource for Ursus as it continues to expand and refine its service offerings. 

The members of the Ursus Advisory Board include: 

Sarah Collins Wagener  

• Founder and CEO, Lucky 13 Advisors 
• Former Chief People Officer, DoorDash 

Connie De Lange  

• Director of Americas Marketing, Amazon Web Services 
• Former VP Corporate Marketing, Medtronic  

Josh Nazarian  

• Co-Founder and President, FirstParty 
• Former President, Eliassen Group 

Michael Piacente 

• Managing Partner, Hitch Partners 
• Former Managing Director, CVP Executive Search   

Damon Wiley 

• Founder and CEO, The Blueprint Guru 

“I’m honored to join the Ursus Advisory Board. Ursus is a fast-growing and dynamic technology and creative staffing organization that partners with some of the best companies in the world. In business, and in technology, talent is the driving force behind innovation. I look forward to collaborating with this exceptional team to add value and perspective for the Ursus leadership team with insights around market trends, industry best practices, and the evolving technology landscape to help fuel their continued growth.”, said Josh Nazarian, co-founder, and President of First Party.  

The Advisory Board will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table, enabling the company to remain a leader in the highly competitive technical and creative staffing industry. With a commitment to excellence and a strong vision for the future, Ursus is dedicated to delivering the best talent solutions for its clients.  

“I am thrilled and humbled to welcome our esteemed Advisory Board members to team Ursus.  The collective expertise will undoubtedly help steer Ursus as we continue to grow and scale the business. This diverse group of industry leaders aligns perfectly with our mission to provide top-tier staffing solutions and continuously raise the bar in our industry.”, said founder and CEO, Jon Beck.  

About Ursus Staffing: 

Ursus, Inc., has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for two consecutive years as the fastest-growing technical and creative staffing firm in the United States.  Ursus is a global leader in next-generation, digital transformation staffing services. Hyper-focused on you – the candidate, the client, the partner, or the employee to deliver the best possible engagement experience.  Whether you are looking for your next career move or scaling a growing team searching for digital talent, we are here for U!  
 
For more information please visit: www.ursusinc.com 

Contact: 

Ursus Press 

info@ursuinc.com 

Platform designed as a forum for contingent workforce to share feedback with peers and staffing leaders

Silicon Valley, CA – Ursus, Inc. Staffing, a leading digital transformation staffing solutions provider, specializing in creative and technical talent, is proud to announce the formation of the Ursus Contractor Council, a platform designed to empower its contingent workforce by providing a forum for open dialogue, feedback, best practice sharing and networking. This initiative is part of Ursus Staffing’s ongoing commitment to improving the service experience for its contractors and helping them grow professionally.

“So often in our industry the contingent worker lacks a voice, despite the fact that without them there would be no industry.”, said Jon Beck, CEO of Ursus. “Staffing tradeshows are represented by the clients, suppliers and vendor management providers, but rarely if ever do you see a contingent worker as a keynote or even represented on a panel. We believe that the Contractor Council will provide a valuable platform for our contractors to express their views and opinions, share their feedback, and work with us to continuously improve not only our contractor care service but the market at large.”

The Ursus Contractor Council is a group of Ursus contractors, deployed at various clients, who will serve as the voice of the company’s contingent workforce. The council’s purpose is to share important insights, experiences, and recommendations with Ursus Staffing’s leadership team, with the goal of enhancing the overall service experience for all contractors.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Ursus Contractor Council, where I have the opportunity to connect with my fellow contingent workers and industry leaders.”, said Ricardo Morales, a Sr. Engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure based technologies. “Finally, contingent workers have a platform to share feedback, exchange ideas, and learn best practices from each other. I feel privileged to be a part of such a supportive community.”

The Contractor Council will meet quarterly with Ursus Staffing’s leadership team as well as subject matter industry leader guest speakers, to discuss a range of topics that are important to the company’s contractors, including remote work, compensation transparency, benefits, training, career development, and more. Additionally, council members will serve as ambassadors for Ursus Staffing, helping to promote the company’s brand and services among their peers.

“We believe that the Contractor Council will enable us to build stronger relationships with our contingent workforce, better understand their needs and challenges, and provide more customized solutions that meet their unique requirements.”, said Whitney Doelp, Manager of Contractor Care at Ursus. “We are excited to launch this initiative and look forward to working closely with our contractors to deliver the best possible service experience.”

For more information about the contractor council or to inquire about future meetings, please contact us at contractorcare@ursusinc.com

About Ursus Staffing:

Ursus, Inc., has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for two consecutive years as the fastest growing technical and creative staffing firm in the United States. Ursus is a global leader in next-generation, digital transformation staffing services. Hyper-focused on you – the candidate, the client, the partner, or the employee to deliver the best possible engagement experience. Whether you are looking for your next career move or scaling a growing team we are here for U!
For more information please visit: www.ursusinc.com

Contact:
Ursus Press
info@ursuinc.com

December 6, 2022 –Ursus,Inc. a privately held staffing company focused on technology and creative recruiting to empower digital transformation today announced that Lori Kwan, has been promoted from Vice President of Recruiting and Delivery to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

As COO, Kwan’s over 30 years of staffing knowledge and experience, including founding and later selling her own staffing firm, will help Ursus focus on expanding the company’s growth through continued delivery and back office operational excellence as well as employee, client and partner service and support.

“I am excited and incredibly energized to lead Ursus through its next phase of growth and operational maturity. As part of our company’s continued growth to the next level, I will ensure that our best practices and operational excellence are designed, implemented, and operationalized throughout the entire company.” said Kwan.

Ms. Kwan brings with her more than three decades staffing and recruiting experience, having held numerous executive and operational leadership roles. Most recently, as Vice President of Recruiting and Delivery at Ursus where she developed many of process, procedures and reporting that support “The Ursus Way”.   This year she led the complete digitization and automation of the company’s back and front office workflow, and reporting.  She also led as the development of the Ursus University training program and the launch of operations in Canada and The Philippines.

Jon Beck, Founder and CEO of Ursus said, “For the second consecutive year, Ursus has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analyst’s as the fastest growing staffing firm in the technology and creative verticals.  Lori’s track record of performance and success coupled with her operations and people management experience makes her the absolute right leader of our daily corporate operations as we prepare for the next phase of our growth.” 

About Ursus, Inc.

Ursus, Inc., is a recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for two consecutive years as the fastest growing technical and creative staffing firm in the United States.  Ursus is a global leader in next-generation, digital transformation staffing services. Hyper-focused on you – the candidate, the client, the partner, or the employee to deliver the best possible engagement experience.  Whether you are looking for your next career move or scaling a growing team we are here for U! 

For more information please visit: www.ursusinc.com

September 21, 2022 – Ursus, Inc. announced it has been named to the 2022 List of Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms. Published annually by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) – the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions – the list ranks US firms by compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for staffing revenue over five years.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by the SIA for the second consecutive year as one of the fastest growing staffing firms in North America and #1 as a pure play technology and creative staffing provider. While we are incredibly proud of our growth trajectory, we are even prouder of and focused on the quality of the service we provide to our contractors, clients, and partners to enable their digital transformation journeys.” said Jon Beck, Founder and CEO of Ursus.  Ursus finished #16 overall on this years’ list.

In a recent poll conducted by Modern Marketing Partners, over 65% of CMOs and CIOs polled agreed that CIO-CMO alignment and collaboration is essential. Marketing and IT teams must develop cross-functional relationships and can no longer operate independently. Alignment needs to occur throughout the organization and product or service lifecycle: development, deployment, security, and support measured in quality of user experience and ROI. As a result, hiring managers are looking for talent that understands this shift change and build teams with functional skill sets to add both marketing and technical value. 

As CMOs and CIOs work together to usher in the digital transformation era, Ursus is working to find new and improved ways to engage with our customers to align our combined technical and creative recruiting services to their evolving organizational structure.

There were 122 staffing firms included on the 2022 ranking, and the median CAGR for all firms listed is 30.3%. To be considered one of the Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms, companies must meet a minimum revenue threshold of $1 million in 2017 and have had a CAGR of at least 15% between 2017 and 2021. The Braff Group, a leading mergers, and acquisitions advisory firm, sponsored this year’s list. Each staffing firm is profiled online at fastestgrowing.staffingindustry.com.

“The 2022 List of Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms displays a masterclass in perseverance. Emerging from the pandemic with organic growth is a true achievement and testament to the staffing industry’s strength, even in the most turbulent of times,” said SIA President Barry Asin. “Our list of staffing firms more than doubled this year and SIA is honored to present these resilient staffing firms to the world. A huge congratulations to our 2022 honorees!”

About Ursus, Inc.

Ursus, Inc., is a recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for two consecutive years as the fastest growing technical and creative staffing firm in the United States.  Ursus is a global leader in next-generation, digital transformation staffing services. Hyper-focused on you – the candidate, the client, the partner, or the employee to deliver the best possible engagement experience.  Whether you are looking for your next career move or scaling a growing team we are here for U! 

For more information please visit: www.ursusinc.com 

About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)

Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting, and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms, and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing, and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.

Known for our award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, executive conferences, and events, we help both suppliers and buyers of workforce solutions make better-informed decisions that improve business results and minimize risk. As a division of the international business media company, Crain Communications Inc., SIA is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England. Learn more at staffingindustry.com.

We’re thrilled to share that Ursus has landed on Inc. Magazine’s “5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S.” list for the second time — coming in at #1,136. Rankings are determined by revenue growth from 2018 to 2021 and our inclusion is based on our 572% growth during that time. 

‍The Inc. 5000 list includes the most successful up-in-coming companies from every industry. Many well-known brands first gained recognition by being included on the list and have since gone on to go public and become market leaders. This is our second time on the list, and we’re excited to be recognized for the hard work and progress we’ve made to this point. 

Thanks to all our customers and employees

It goes without saying that being on the Inc. 5000 list wouldn’t be possible without the support of our customers and employees. You’ve trusted us to help build your technical, creative, and business teams to power your digital journeys, recommended us to your peers, and shared valuable feedback that has helped us finetune our service delivery.

Being a part of the Inc. 5000 is another testament to the amazing customers we have and comes on the heels of Ursus named #3 on the Staffing Industry Analysts 2021 list of fastest growing staffing firms. These awards and recognitions are a testament to our clients, and our employees who represent us every day on the job.

The rapid growth of Ursus

Ursus was founded in 2015 by a small team who realized that doing things the same way “just because that’s how it’s been done” was an opportunity for change and evolution.  Over our seven-year journey we’ve strived to challenge the status quo and find opportunity to improve our processes with the goal of improving the candidate and client experience; be it by new technology, automation, organizational alignment, constant improvement is in our DNA.

As we celebrate our debut on the Inc. 5000 list, we wanted to take a moment to highlight a few of the milestones we’ve achieved over the past year:

Ursus University Training Program Launch

Ursus University is a new, innovative, multiplatform training and development program designed for recent college graduates or those looking to start a career in the staffing industry. The program is delivered via a hybrid model that includes in person training and mentorship complemented by a self-paced remote on-demand curriculum curated and delivered by world-class staffing leaders from Ursus leadership and Ursus partners.

Opening Canadian Operations

Canada is the first market for Ursus outside the United States. The move was based on increasing demand from current and prospective clients based in Canada and the United States who are looking for talent outside of country borders.   Since our launch three of our U.S. based clients have included Ursus to technical and creative supplier list in Canada.

Big plans and lots of work ahead

Being recognized by the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S.” list is an amazing recognition but there is much work and many more milestones ahead. We have big plans for Ursus, and we continue to look for passionate recruiting and staffing talent looking to climb on board of our rocket ship.  Onward!

For more information visit us at ursusinc.com