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Consumer Prices in U.S. Rose in September as Fuel Costs Jumped

Published October 17, 2012 ■ Headline News

Bloomberg (10/16/12) Alex Kowalski

The cost of living in the U.S. climbed in September for a second month, reflecting a jump in energy expenses that failed to trickle through to other goods and services. The U.S. Department of Labor’s consumer-price index rose 0.6% for a second month in a row. Economists polled by Bloomberg had forecast a 0.5% gain. Companies ranging from Abercrombie & Fitch to Safeway say price increases are difficult to achieve as 12.1 million Americans remain unemployed and rising fuel bills eat into employees’ paychecks.

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Home Builder Confidence Rises to Highest Level in Six Years

Published October 17, 2012 ■ Headline News

Los Angeles Times (10/17/12) Tiffany Hsu

Home builder sentiment rose this month to the strongest level since June 2006. The one-point gain in the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index represented the sixth consecutive uptick, while prospective buyer traffic for October climbed five points to a score of 35, the highest level since April 2006. Still, NAHB chairman Barry Rutenberg expressed concern that “overly tight credit conditions are still constraining new building and new purchases.”

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Time Off for Voting: State-by-State

Published October 17, 2012 ■ Headline News

Lexology (10/10/12) Jeffrey A. Miller; James Patrick

Many states will let employees take time off, sometimes with pay, to vote in the 2012 elections. This chart offers a general overview of each state’s laws concerning time off, pay, and whether any advance notice is required prior to taking time off to vote.

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Recruiting for the Manufacturing Industry—ASAPro Webinar

Published October 17, 2012 ■ ASA for You

The manufacturing industry is facing a critical talent shortage—what can staffing firms do to shift this trend? Gardner Carrick, vice president of strategic initiatives at the Manufacturing Institute, will tell you during the ASAPro Webinar “Recruiting for the Manufacturing Industry,” Tuesday, Oct. 30, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Learn what factors are contributing to the talent shortage, how the lack of qualified applicants affects the U.S. economy, and how the staffing industry can support efforts to bolster the talent pool.

ASAPro Webinars are $295 for nonmembers and qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. Join ASA and enjoy ASAPro Webinars for FREE.

Complete List of ASA Directors

Published October 17, 2012 ■ ASA for You

Monday’s issue of Staffing Today provided an incomplete list of the association’s board of directors. ASA apologizes for the omission. These are the representatives from 12 independent firms and 12 national companies who serve on the board of directors.

Robert Livonius, AMN Strategic Workforce Solutions, chairman

Dan Campbell, CSP, Hire Dynamics, first vice chairman

Tom Daley, Volt Workforce Solutions, second vice chairman

John A. Elwood, Elwood Staffing Services Inc., treasurer

Claudette Cunitz, TSC, CSP, G-TECH Services Inc., secretary

Threase Baker, CSP, TSC, Abbtech Professional Resources Inc.

Jeffrey S. Burnett, CSP, Labor Finders International Inc.

Linda Carchidi, CSP, JFC Staffing Associates

Susan Dietrich, SPHR, TOPS Staffing LLC

W. Benjamin “Ben” Elliott, Randstad

James A. Essey, CSP, TemPositions Group of Cos.

Lesa Francis, Staffmark

Karenjo Goodwin, Exact Staff Inc.

Aaron Green, CSP, Professional Staffing Group

Diana R. Karabelas, Adecco Group North America

Joe Mackey, CAC, CSP, XL Staffing Service Inc.

James McIntire, Kelly Services Inc.

James R. Novick, TSC, Allegis Group Inc.

Dane Reese, CSP, Stark

William H. Stoller, CPC, CSP, Express Services Inc.

Dan Struve, CSP, Helpmates Staffing Services

Mark Toth, CSP, ManpowerGroup

Michael Weinholtz, CHG Healthcare Services Inc.

William C. Yoh, TSC, CSP, Yoh

For brief bios, visit americanstaffing.net.

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