From January 2021 through December 2023, there were 2.6 million workers displaced from jobs they had held for at least three years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was down by 1.0 million workers from the prior survey period covering January 2019 to December 2021. In January…
Calculate the Benefits of Coming to Staffing World—Download the ROI Tool Kit
Are you ready to create your best future alongside the industry’s brightest leaders? Going to Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is a smart investment—one that will pay dividends to you and the future of your business. But how can you justify the time and expense—especially amid today’s challenges? Find out how to…
Volunteer With ASA—A Small Commitment Can Make a Big Difference
Are you looking for opportunities to contribute your skills and insights to the staffing industry without a major time commitment? ASA currently has several short-term volunteering opportunities open—these small, brief actions can result in a significant benefit for you and for the association. Be featured in Staffing Success magazine in an ASA-certified member spotlight, or…
Technology, Cybersecurity Top Internal Audit Concerns Amidst Rising Generative AI Adoption
While cybersecurity remains the top risk, the rise in the usage of generative artificial intelligence tools is escalating in risk priority for internal audit leaders and audit committees, according to the eighth annual Internal Audit Priorities Survey by Jefferson Wells, a professional services…
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: Compliance with beneficial ownership information reporting requirements Getting ready for National Staffing Employee Week…
Korn Ferry Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
Korn Ferry reported fee revenue of $674.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, down 3% (down 2% in constant currency) from $699.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The company reported net income of $62.6 million, compared with net income of $46.6 million in the…
Beige Book: Number of Districts Reporting Flat or Declining Economic Activity Rises
Economic activity grew slightly in three districts, while the number of districts that reported flat or declining activity rose from five in the prior period to nine in the current period, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s latest report on regional economies (known as the “beige…
U.S. Department of Labor Launches Severe Injury Report Dashboard
An online tool launched by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration lets users search its severe injury report database and view trends related to workplace injuries in states covered by federal OSHA. Users can search the Severe Injury Report dashboard and download data by year,…
Employers Should Be Very Clear When Including Arbitration Agreements in Online Applications
In Marshall v. Georgetown Memorial Hospital, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit refused to compel arbitration of an applicant’s failure to hire claim despite the arbitration agreement in the employer’s online application materials. The applicant applied for the first time in…
Laid-Off Workers Gain Influence on Social Media, Raising Concerns for Employers
Laid-off workers increasingly are using social media, podcasts, livestreams, and blogs to share their layoff experiences, discuss the job application process, and chronicle a “day in the life” of unemployment. While these influencers often are seeking visibility to recruiters and potential…
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