August 27, 2020

ASA Workforce Monitor: What’s Keeping Adults Up at Night?

Published August 27, 2020 ■ Announcement

Three in four U.S. adults are worried about the rising price of groceries (75%) and the increasing cost of living (74%), which they see continuing over the next year as the nation navigates the pandemic’s impact on the economy and daily life, according to the latest ASA Workforce Monitor^® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll.

Nearly two-thirds are also concerned about stock market ups and downs (65%), their retirement funds losing money (65%), or reinstatement of stay-at-home orders in the event of a Covid-19 resurgence (63%) in the next year.

“During this time of great economic uncertainty, people across the U.S. are feeling the rising financial heat as the nation continues to battle Covid-19,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “Staffing agencies are continuing to hire across the U.S. and offer work opportunities for people whose jobs were displaced due to the pandemic or who want an additional source of income to help alleviate some of the financial worries keeping them up at night.”

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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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Initial Jobless Claims Fall in Late AugustM

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GDP Plunged in Second QuarterM

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Free ASA Webinar Today—Automating Your Recruiting Processes

Published August 27, 2020 ■ ASA for You

Don’t miss the third ASA Staffing Tech Insights webinar of 2020, “Using Bots to Drive Recruiting Efficiency.” It takes place today from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Learn about recruitment “bots”—applications that perform automated tasks—and how you can use this technology to improve your firm’s efficiency and productivity.

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.

Recordings From ASA Virtual Events Now Available

Published August 27, 2020 ■ ASA for You

Stay up-to-date on the changing industry—and earn continuing education credit—take advantage of recordings from this year’s virtual ASA events. Session recordings from the ASA Staffing Law Conference, Staffing Connect, Advancing Women Leaders in Staffing, and the ASA Virtual Event for Staffing Company Owners are now available through ASA Learn.

Recordings for events you registered to attend are free, and other session recordings can be purchased from your My ASA Learn dashboard. Visit learn.americanstaffing.net to find out more.

The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

Published August 27, 2020 ■ ASA for You

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 20,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.

This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

Get involved with the community—update your profile today so you can network with colleagues, join a section community, recommend and comment on your colleagues’ posts, and share your own blog or discussion post. Log in to ASA Central now.