Don’t miss Staffing World® 2024, the ASA annual convention and expo—your opportunity to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions to win business and spur growth. This year’s event takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. That’s also where THRIVE Live and two preconvention…
What Every Employer Should Know About OSHA: OSHA Must Issue a Citation Within Six Months
Employers should be aware that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has six months from the occurrence of any violation to issue a citation. However, if the employer has misled the agency or concealed the violative condition, OSHA has six months from the date it learned or should…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Improving Technological Security
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Staffing Business Against Online Threats.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly digital world, it’s critical for businesses across all industries, including staffing firms, to protect themselves against cybercrime. A panel of cybersecurity experts will provide valuable insights to ensure…
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 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: Defining a contract employee’s “break in service” Getting ready for Staffing World 2024 How…
Fed Cuts Rates by Half Point in Decisive Bid to Defend Economy
The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a half percentage point Wednesday, an aggressive start to a policy shift aimed at bolstering the U.S. labor market. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 11 to 1 to lower the federal funds rate to a range of 4.75% to 5%, after…
Fourth Circuit Affirms Termination of Employee for Alleged Lawful THC Consumption
In Anderson v. Diamondback Inv. Grp. LLC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the termination of an employee after failing two company drug tests. The employee, who claimed she used legal hemp-derived products, filed suit for disability discrimination under the…
Tailor Your Learning Experience at Staffing World
Come to Staffing World® 2024, Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN, to create your best future alongside the industry’s brightest leaders. One way you can gain a competitive edge is by accessing the latest trends, best practices, and emerging innovations in the Staffing World Knowledge Hub. The Knowledge…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Improving Technological Security
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Staffing Business Against Online Threats>,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly digital world, it’s critical for businesses across all industries, including staffing firms, to protect themselves against cybercrime. A panel of cybersecurity experts will provide valuable insights to ensure your firm maintains its cybersecurity, compliance, and…
Access Your Staffing World Gaps Analysis Worksheet
The agenda for this year’s ASA annual convention and expo has been carefully designed to align with your firm’s strategic goals and address the key gaps in your business. If you’re not sure you can afford the time or budget for Staffing World® this year, check out the agenda to see how Staffing World will…
Fed to Pursue Three Quarter-Point Cuts This Year, Economists Say
The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to lower interest rates by a quarter-point this week and at each of the two meetings that follow, according to a survey of 46 economists by Bloomberg News. Respondents see policymakers penciling in a more aggressive rate-cut path in the years ahead compared with…