The number of people providing services through online platforms is steadily rebounding after a sharp decline early in the pandemic, according to platforms like Uber and Lyft. Businesses like hotels and restaurants are breaking work into hour-by-hour increments available on demand. Picking up…
U.S. Department of Labor Offers Prevailing Wage Compliance Seminars
The U.S. Department of Labor is offering online compliance seminars for contracting agencies, contractors, unions, workers, and other stakeholders on the requirements governing payment of prevailing wages on federally funded construction and service contracts. Presented by the department’s Wage…
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Plan Your Professional Development for Staffing World—Earn Continuing Education Hours
Staffing World® delivers the most comprehensive, diverse, and engaging learning opportunities in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. The Advance Program for this year’s ASA convention and expo is now available to help you plan your educational experience. Join industry thought leaders and innovators at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Oct. 25–27. ASA-certified…
Quiet Quitting: Employees Suffering Pandemic Burnout Say They’ve Just Stopped Working as Hard
Millions of Americans have decided to meet only their job requirements and not go beyond because they are burned out after logging excessive hours or duties during Covid-19. Labor shortages have given workers leverage over employers to do the bare minimum that is required of them. “Employees are…
This Fall, at Staffing World 2022, Learn How Technology Is Transforming Recruitment
Staffing World delivers the most comprehensive, diverse, and engaging learning opportunities in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. The convention, which takes place Oct. 25–27 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, features world-renowned keynote speakers and carefully selected learning sessions, including “A Career Wallet: The Digital Transformation of Recruitment.” During this session, hear…
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: Ensuring compliance during the onboarding process Understanding clients’ expectations and challenges Where to spend…
More Than Half of Tech Professionals Open to Hiring Outside the U.S.
More than half of technology professionals are open to seeking and hiring talent outside the U.S., according to a survey of 259 technology professionals by Revelo, a technology company that offers an online platform for U.S. companies to hire remote engineering talent in Latin America. Some 74% of…
WCI 2022 Is Aug. 21-24—Program Now Available Online
The Workers’ Compensation Institute’s 2022 WCI Conference focuses on national workers’ compensation and occupational safety and health industries, one of the most important operational components to a staffing agency. ASA general counsel Brittany…
Online Labor Demand Rises in July
The Conference Board-Burning Glass Help Wanted OnLine Index increased in July and now stands at 167.0, up from 162.4 in June. The 2.8% increase between June and July follows a 5.4% decrease between May and June. The index is up 2.0% from a year ago.<br…