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January 16, 2025

ASA Supports California Wildfire Relief Efforts

The American Staffing Association stands with the families and communities whose lives have been affected by the California wildfires. The staffing industry is proud to support neighbors in California during their urgent time of need.

These organizations are leading the efforts to provide aid and relief to communities affected by the wildfires:

These sites offer resources for those affected:

  • CA.gov—Links to real-time information and assistance
  • FEMA.gov—Links to federal, state, and local resources
  • USA.gov—Links to federal government sites and resources, including weather information, health announcements, and information on how to access housing and financial assistance

Blue Chip Talent Acquires JDM Systems Consultants
Innovative Lab Services Acquires PL Consultants
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Increase; Labor Market Conditions Still Healthy
Beige Book: Economic Activity Increased Slightly to Moderately Across Districts
Philly Fed: Manufacturing Activity Increased
H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129 Effective Jan. 17
U.S. Department of Labor Terminates Covid-19 Health Care Rulemaking
USCIS Issues Final Rule Permanently Extending Work Permit Renewal
Illinois’ New Pay Transparency Law Is Now in Effect
Four in 10 Businesses Short-Staffed Once a Week Amid Recruitment Struggles
Upwork Unveils 2025’s Most In-Demand Skills

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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:

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.

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