Wages for U.S. workers grew 3.2% over the last year, increasing the average wage level by $0.88 to $28.93 an hour, according to the ADP Research Institute Workforce Vitality Report. The wage growth of 3.2% corresponds to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics number of 2.9% that was published this month.

“The final quarter of 2019 was marked with a slight deceleration in job growth, and wage growth was unchanged,” said Ahu Yildirmaz, co-head of the ADP Research Institute. “Wage growth for holders and entrants decelerated, whereas switchers experienced acceleration.”

Earlier this year, job holders, job switchers, and entrants saw wage growth of 5.0% or better; however, job holders are now seeing only 4.6% growth, entrants stand at 4.9%, and switchers 5.0%.

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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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Staffing companies—particularly small businesses and minority-, veteran-, LGBT-, and woman-owned businesses—find they may be able to partner with larger companies that have supplier diversity initiatives in place.

The ASA inclusion, diversity, equality, and advocacy (IDEA) group has developed guidance for ASA members interested in partnering with those companies or in becoming a diverse-owned certified business.

Visit americanstaffing.net/diversity for a directory of diversity certification organizations, a glossary of common terms, and more.

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