The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending July 9. Ajulia Executive Search Monmouth Junction, NJ Paschal Events Charlotte, NC
Compensation Is Top Priority for Job Seekers
Compensation is what employees want most from an employer, according to a survey of more than 2,100 professionals by 24 Seven, a talent provider in the marketing, creative, and digital staffing space. Nearly half (42%) pointed to financial compensation above company reputation (28%), the ability…
Best Practices for Navigating Legal and Political Guardrails Impacting Employer DEIA Efforts
There are several best practices employers should follow when developing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives. They should understand any laws governing DEIA efforts and how they affect a company’s related training materials, policies, and procedures, and develop a plan that…
Republican Attorneys General Warn Top U.S. Businesses Over ‘Discrimination’
A group of Republican attorneys general have issued a letter to some of the largest U.S. companies warning them against race-based preferences in hiring, promotions, and contracting. The letter comes after the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision finding affirmative action at U.S. colleges and…
Competition for Talent Top Influence on Benefit Strategy for Most U.S. Employers
Competition for talent (80%) and rising costs (67%) are the top two priorities influencing employers’ benefit strategies, followed by focus on inclusion and diversity (41%) and rising mental health issues (39%), according to a survey of 595 U.S. organizations by WTW. Almost two-thirds (65%) of…
Network in Your Niche—Virtually
As your staffing firm faces evolving challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA. Get…
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: Converting client documents to electronic format Measuring employee engagement Resources to help upskill candidates…
Free Networking Call Tomorrow—Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Community
Don’t miss tomorrow’s networking call “Unveiling Microaggressions, Empowering Bystander Intervention,” 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Subtle forms of discrimination—known as microaggressions—can perpetuate harm, but bystander intervention can help stop microaggressions and empower employees to contribute to a more inclusive and supportive workplace. Presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group, this virtual networking…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Staffing Industry Data
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Get timely data and hear a reliable analysis of industry research and economic trends based on ASA research and surveys from other industry sources. Sponsored by Essential StaffCARE, an ASA corporate partner. All ASA…