February 15, 2021

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. Reports Q3 FY2020 Financial Results
Forecasters Anticipate Stronger Economic Rebound With Lower Unemployment
Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Falls to a Six-Month Low
U.S. Chamber Launches Vaccine Resource Center
A Reminder for Employers About W-2 Phishing Scams
Virtual Interviewing as a New Norm: Time to Revisit the Remote Process for Legal Compliance
The Proliferation of State Noncompetition Agreement Laws and the Potential Federal Response
Delaying Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements May Lead to Undesirable Consequences
Nike ‘Just Does It’—Retail Employees Will Wear Transparent Masks
Workplace Safety Replaces Talent Acquisition as the Top Priority for Business Leaders in 2021
Covid-19 Vaccines Aren’t Yet Luring Workers Back to the Office

Upcoming Events

Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Selling to Prospects Virtually

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Selling Virtually—Getting Through Prospects’ Top Objections Right Now,” 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Find out how to identify, overcome, and prevent prospective clients’ common objections to virtual sales presentations.

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.

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Safely Back to Work? Get the Legal Answers Your Staffing Firm Needs

The upcoming ASA Staffing Law Conference will deliver the timely information and targeted legal expertise staffing firms need as more employees return to work and new postpandemic issues surface. This virtual event takes place April 29–30. Among the sessions:

Workplace Safety and Vaccine Programs in a Postpandemic World
While Covid-19 vaccines should mean staffing firms have less to worry about, in fact, 2021 brings new legal and operational issues to replace those 2020 headaches. Workplace safety requirements are evolving with new state safety and health mandates, and changes in the White House and government agency leadership will mean new enforcement approaches by OSHA. Workplace vaccine programs raise workers’ comp and employer liability issues as well as wage and hour and equal opportunity concerns. Add to that clients with varying approaches to all of the above, and staffing firms are left with “new normalitis.” Hear from experts who will help your staffing firm navigate changes, stay compliant, and keep your business healthy going forward.

Get the latest information and resources you need to protect your business and take advantage of growth opportunities this year and beyond. Reserve your spot today at staffinglawconference.net. Rates are as low as $195.

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Network in Your Niche—Virtually

As your staffing firm faces new challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a sector-specific peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA section communities (participants will not receive official legal updates or guidance regarding Covid-19).

Get the full schedule and register at americanstaffing.net:

  • Hospitality Staffing: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time
  • Office–administrative section: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Search and placement section: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Engineering, IT, and scientific section: Thursday, Feb. 25, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Industrial section: Tuesday, March 16, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Professional–managerial section: Wednesday, March 17, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Health care section: Thursday, March 18, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time

Networking calls are open to members of ASA sections, which are sector-specific communities that provide resources, webinars, town hall forums, and sector-specific news for member companies and their employees. To join a section, update your profile on ASA Central.

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