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BLS: Staffing Industry Employment Climbs in November

American Staffing Association (12/05/14) Cynthia Poole

Staffing firms created 22,700 new jobs in November, up 0.8% from October and 8.5% from November 2013, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Year-to-year staffing job growth has averaged 8.8% over the past 12 months.

Nonseasonally adjusted BLS data, which estimate the actual number of jobs in the economy, indicated that temporary help employment increased 0.9% from October and 8.2% from the same month last year.

“With employment increases across virtually all sectors, there’s some real holiday cheer in the BLS report for people looking for work,” said Richard Wahlquist, president and chief executive officer of the American Staffing Association. “And because payroll budgets are being reset for January, December is one of the best times for job seekers to pursue new flexible and permanent employment opportunities.”

Hays PLC Acquires 80% of U.S. IT Staffing Firm Veredus Corp.

Veredus Corp. News Release (12/04/14)

Hays PLC, a global specialist recruitment company, has acquired 80% of Tampa, FL-based information technology staffing firm Veredus Corp., on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The remaining 20% of equity in Veredus will be retained by the selling shareholders, all of whom will continue in their senior leadership roles within the Hays USA business. Hays has the option to acquire the remaining 20% from the selling shareholders.

Give the Gift of Knowledge to Yourself and Your Corporate Staff

Looking for a creative way to thank and reward your corporate staff this year? Consider giving them a truly meaningful gift—one that proves your company’s commitment to them as industry professionals and inspires company loyalty.

Purchase ASA certification packages for your corporate staff, and invest in the future of your firm.

ASA certification packages cover federal and state employment and labor laws, the Affordable Care Act, workers’ compensation, candidate screening, co-employment issues, and much more.

Learn more about ASA certification packages at americanstaffing.net/certification.

Free ASA Webinar This Month—The Facts About Payroll Cards

If your staffing firm uses a payroll card program, you probably know that these payment systems are under intense scrutiny by regulators and consumer advocates. Attorney Gerald Maatman Jr. of Seyfarth Shaw LLP will offer advice on avoiding and defending against lawsuits and regulatory enforcement proceedings during the ASA webinar “Payroll Cards—What Staffing Firms Need to Know.” It takes place Thursday, Dec. 18, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Welcome New ASA Members

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week of Nov. 24.

BenStaff Inc.

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Hire Advantage

Joplin, MO

Naadee

Southfield, MI

National Worksite Staffing

Marlton, NJ

Pathfinder Professional Solutions Inc.

Orlando, FL

ProForce Staffing Services

Sioux Fall, SD