September 3, 2025

July Job Openings Change Little; Hires and Total Separations Unchanged
UKG: August Showed Slight Decline in Workforce Activity
S&P Global: Manufacturing Operating Conditions Improved in August
Weak Commercial Aircraft Bookings Weigh on U.S. Factory Orders in July
Hourly Wage Growth Among U.S. Small Business Workers Near Five-Year Low
Pregnancy and Lactation in the Workplace: Employer Duties Under Federal Law
Implications of Executive Order 14319 on AI Use in the Workplace
Employee Retention Credit Examinations Surge
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Indiana
Minnesota Minimum-Wage Rate Adjusted for Inflation as of Jan. 1, 2026
Delaware Modifies Its Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
Construction Spending Edges Down in July
ZipRecruiter: Job Seeker Confidence Rises in Q3

Upcoming Events

Labor Leverage Holds Steady in June

ASA Webinar Tomorrow on Offshore Hiring—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “From Cost Cutting to Competitive Advantage: The Nearshore Shift,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Learn from business analysts Glenda Quiroz and Adleigh Hunter how nearshore hiring—outsourcing work to countries close by instead of several time zones away—is helping staffing firms scale operations, maintain delivery speed, and unlock agility in a blended staffing model. Sponsored by ASA corporate partner VensureHR Staffing Alliance.

All ASA webinars are complimentary 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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Investing in Technology Despite Uncertainty—Read Staffing Success Magazine

When budgets are tight, it seems safest to postpone technology upgrades, but delaying “nonessential” projects can present its own risks. The smartest and most strategic firms don’t slow down during periods of uncertainty—they speed up.

In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, Jason Leverant, CSP, of AtWork Group and the ASA technology taskforce offers a playbook to help staffing leaders make smart, strategic tech investments that drive efficiency, win stakeholder buy-in, and build long-term resilience.

Access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Success and other ASA publications, at americanstaffing.net.

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