February 19, 2013

Temporary Work Called the New Normal for Many in NH

Published February 19, 2013 ■ Headline News

New Hampshire Union Leader (02/18/13) Barbara Taormina

Many work force analysts say temporary work is the “new normal.” According to the American Staffing Association, 12.9 million people are hired by staffing firms annually, and about 2.8 million people are working at a temporary job on any given work day. Sheri Merrill of Bonney Staffing in New Hampshire says the 2008 recession and the fickle recovery are prompting the demand for temporary employees.

Businesses that rely on staffing firms are spared the costs of health care and other benefits. But staffing firms consider temporary workers their employees, and many offer some benefits. “We do provide certain benefits,” says Nicole Horan, a business manager at Squires Staffing Services in Nashua. “We have a 401(k) plan and paid holidays and sick days.”

Staffing specialists say one of the biggest misconceptions about temporary work is that firms charge fees and shave a significant part of a worker’s salary for their services. “There are no fees, and clients pay market rates for temporary work,” says Horan.

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Ortoli | Rosenstadt: What Exactly Is a Seller Responsible for When Selling Its Staffing Firm?

Buyers of a business generally expect sellers to be responsible for certain liabilities relating to when the seller owned its business—a concept mergers and acquisitions professionals refer to as indemnification. Indemnification is one of the most heavily negotiated, and potentially most significant, provisions of a purchase agreement, and understanding the terminology common to such agreements is essential when negotiating a deal. Attorney Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP explains what sellers are liable for, how a seller’s liability may be limited, and how buyers may seek to fund potential indemnity claims.

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Published February 19, 2013 ■ ASA for You

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Free ASAPro Webinar Today—Learn Behavioral-Based Interviewing

Published February 19, 2013 ■ ASA for You

This afternoon, be sure to attend ASAPro webinar “The Art of Behavioral-Based Interviewing,” 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how to identify talent before the competition does by using behavioral-based interviewing to evaluate candidates’ skills, talents, and their ability to fit within a client’s culture and work environment.

This webinar is free for ASA members and qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. Register online at americanstaffing.net.