Comforce of Woodbury increases profit to $570G

Comforce Corp., Woodbury

Management and consultant outsourcing

Quarter: Ended March 28

Net income: Profit of $576,000, compared with profit of $156,000 in the same quarter last year.

Net revenue: $143.8 million compared with $138 million in the year-ago quarter.

Outlook: John Fanning, chairman and chief executive, said: "There have been some indications that the staffing industry may be seeing the beginnings of a recovery; however to date this recovery appears to be modest. Therefore, we will continue with our initiatives to contain costs and reduce spending to address current business conditions."

- Joseph Mallia