Employers are required under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. Among other things, they must take steps to prevent serious recognized hazards, provide adequate safety training, and maintain records of work-related injuries and…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Common California Compliance Issues
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Mountains Out of Molehills: How Small Problems Can Escalate for Staffing Companies in California.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. The requirements of the California Labor Code can be confusing for employers, and mistakes can lead to costly lawsuits under the state’s Private Attorneys General…
Artificial Intelligence Enters the Workforce: New Hiring Trends, Shaky Graduate Confidence
The job landscape has been completely transformed by the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, and the rise and adoption of artificial intelligence, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. graduates and 1,000 U.S. hiring decision-makers by Cengage Group, a global education technology company. Half (50%)…
Learn About Top Tech Tools for the Industry at Staffing World
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new strategies, and get solutions that fuel growth and accelerate success. This year’s event takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, and will feature more than 30 learning sessions…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Common California Compliance Issues
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Mountains Out of Molehills: How Small Problems Can Escalate for Staffing Companies in California,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. The requirements of the California Labor Code can be confusing for employers, and mistakes can lead to costly lawsuits under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act. Hear from attorneys Anthony Sbardellati and…
Construction Employment Increases in 45 States From June 2022 to June 2023
Construction employment increased in 45 states in June from a year earlier, while 33 states added construction jobs from May to June, according to an analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Between June 2022 and June 2023, 45 states added construction…
When Is It Too Hot to Keep Working? In Most States, Companies Decide
Workers’ advocacy groups are calling for greater protections for construction workers and others who work outside. They say the current heat wave, as well as the specter of future summers with soaring temperatures due to climate change, shows a needs for more protections. In most states, companies…
Connecticut Imposes Mandatory Staffing Committees on Hospitals
Connecticut’s Public Act 23-204 imposes significant burdens on Connecticut hospitals concerning nurse staffing plans, staffing committees, reporting requirements, civil penalties for nonconforming hospitals, and the right of nurses to object to participating in certain hospital activities. The law…
Companies Offering Remote Work Are Growing Headcount Faster Than Those That Don’t
Companies offering flexible schedules—including fully flexible and hybrid—are adding to headcount at about twice the pace of companies requiring employees to be in-office full-time, according to an analysis by Scoop, a remote work platform. Companies requiring employees to come into the office…
Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey
Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2023 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector. After completing the survey, you…