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Even Pessimists Feel Optimistic About the American Economy

New York Times (06/16/13) Nelson Schwartz

A number of economists in academia and on Wall Street are now predicting healthier, more lasting growth, something the U.S. has not experienced in years. Two widely followed economic forecasters, Morgan Stanley and IHS Global Insight, have both increased their estimates for growth in recent days. “It’s been a long time coming,” says Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS. “There is more optimism about the U.S. and in particular about the second half of this year and 2014. Three months ago, we wouldn’t have come to that same conclusion.” A number of forecasters are now predicting that the expansion, which began in 2009 and has remained subpar ever since, might prove to be far more durable than the typical five-to-six-year growth cycle, in part because of the absence of the traditional boom, then bust pattern. Behravesh now expects the annual growth rate to rise to 2.9% in 2014 and 3.5% in 2015, well above the 2% rise in output the economy has averaged over the last three years. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also sees relatively fast growth of 3.4% next year, and 3.6% between 2015 and 2018.

WSJ Editorial: Banning Background Checks

Wall Street Journal (06/15/13)

This Wall Street Journal editorial criticizes the lawsuits unveiled this week by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against employers regarding their background check policies. The EEOC alleges that the criminal checks it filed suit against result in discrimination against African Americans, but the editorial notes that “such criminal checks are legal and have long been part of the hiring process at many companies,” and that “business owners and managers ought to be able to decide if they want to take the risk of hiring felons.”

ASAPro Webinar This Week—Improve Your Direct Placement Agreements

It is possible to create guaranteed and enforceable recruiting agreements with your clients. Attorney Mike Rode will show you how during the ASAPro webinar “Get the Most Out of Your Direct Placement Fees and Agreements,” Thursday, June 20, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

This webinar will expand on the key issues discussed in the 2013 Staffing Law Conference session “Direct Hire Contracts—Collecting the Fee” and the May 23 ASAPro webinar “Protecting and Collecting Your Direct Placement Fees.”

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

Is it time to renew your ASA credential? The deadline is July 1, 2013, for individuals who earned or renewed their Certified Staffing Professional® or Technical Services CertifiedSM credential between Jan. 1, 2010, and June 30, 2010. To be eligible to renew your CSP® or TSCSM credential, you must complete at least 30 hours of continuing education every three years. At least six of the 30 CE hours must pertain to employment law. Renew your credential online today to stay current and keep your competitive advantage.

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Who’s Going to Be at Staffing World® 2013?

Staffing World, the ASA convention and expo, is where the industry’s leaders come together to network, learn, and find industry suppliers—and so should you. At this year’s event, Oct. 8–10 in Orlando, FL, spend three days with thousands of staffing executives, professionals, leaders, and innovators. You’ll enjoy top-tier networking opportunities, take part in interactive executive education, shop the world’s largest industry expo, and more.

Get the details and register at staffingworld.org. ASA members receive a discounted registration rate.