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Military Spending Buoys Durable Orders

Wall Street Journal (05/27/14) Ben Leubsdorf

Demand for durable goods fell in April after an uptick in orders in March, though the losses were propped up by a $17.6 billion order for 10 submarines by the U.S. Navy. Durable goods orders rose 0.8% in April from the previous month if the 39.3% surge in defense orders is included but fell 0.8% if the surge in defense orders is excluded, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Overall orders in April were up 7.1% from a year ago, but declined from an annual increase of 11.3% in March.

Consumers, Businesses Still Sitting on Fence

MarketWatch (05/27/14) Jeffry Bartash

The economy is expected to improve during the second quarter of 2014 following a cold winter, economists predict, though income and consumer spending levels remain soft. The labor market is recovering slowly but economists expect the pace of hiring to increase and wages to rise as applicant pools shrink.

ASA Names Peter Quigley to Board of Directors

At a meeting during the ASA Staffing Law Conference, the association’s board of directors approved the appointment of Peter Quigley to the board. Quigley is senior vice president and general counsel of Kelly Services Inc. and has served as a member of the ASA working group on Affordable Care Act issues.

Register for the Debut ASA State of the Industry Webinar

Soon your company will have an even easier way to access the timely data, credible research, and strategic analysis it needs to effectively stay ahead of industry trends and sharpen its competitive edge.

Join the American Staffing Association and corporate partner Inavero for the debut ASA State of the Industry webinar. It’s the first in a new quarterly series especially for staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies. It takes place Wednesday, June 11, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

Eric Gregg, chief executive officer of Inavero, will address questions that are critical to your company right now:

  • How fast is your company growing compared with your competitors?
  • What are current profit margins in your sector?
  • Will temporary jobs hold on to what the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says is a historically high penetration rate compared with overall employment?
  • How could the final regulations under the Affordable Care Act affect the industry overall?

Dan Campbell, CSP, ASA board chairman and chief executive officer of Hire Dynamics LLC, will also answer questions.

Register today for the ASA State of the Industry webinar. It’s free for ASA members and qualifies for 1.0 active continuing education hour toward ASA certification renewal.

Relive the Best of the ASA Staffing Law Conference

Last week’s sold-out ASA Staffing Law Conference delivered timely, industry-specific answers on the most pressing legal and legislative issues affecting staffing firms right now. If you missed the conference, you can purchase the recordings package—available only to ASA members. Get the details at americanstaffing.net.

Packed sessions, lively exchanges, and a busy expo hall dominated the ASA Staffing Law Conference scene. See photos from the event, and mark your calendar for the ASA 2015 Staffing Law Conference in metro Washington, DC, April 28–29.

Staffing World® 2014 Is Coming—Register by June 13 to Save

Staffing World 2014, the largest, most comprehensive convention and expo in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry, takes place Oct. 13–15 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in metro Washington, DC. Registration is now open—and you can save up to $300 per person when you register by June 13.

Get more information and register online at staffingworld.net.