The Alabama Supreme Court recently clarified Alabama’s noncompete statute, which provides that a valid noncompete agreement “shall be reduced to writing, signed by all parties, and be supported by adequate consideration.”…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—How Safety Relates to Diversity
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Creating a Workplace Culture of Safety and Belonging,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Leadership development specialist David Cory will discuss the relationship between diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace; psychological safety; and emotional intelligence—and explain how you can create a safe workplace culture. Presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity,…
California Revives Industrial Wage Commission
Assembly Bill 102, signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and effective immediately, amends the Budget Act of 2023 and includes a $3 million appropriation to the Industrial Welfare Commission. This is notable because IWC, which had been established to regulate wages, hours, and working conditions…
Ohio Third District Court of Appeals Rules on Free Speech Case Involving Employer
In a lawsuit filed against Kosei St. Marys Corp. by former employee Rita Hall, the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals ruled that employees in Ohio cannot succeed on wrongful termination claims against private employers where the claims are based on employees’ alleged exercise of free speech…
Majority of Workers Report They Need New Skills to Prepare for AI’s Future Impact
More than half of adults say they need to gain new skills to prepare for the effects of artificial intelligence, with one-third saying it is necessary to do so within the next year, according to a survey of 2,204 adults by nonprofit Jobs for the Future. As the integration of AI into how we learn,…
Get Your Exclusive Report: ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey Is Now Open
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2023 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Aug. 25—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. The report, which participants can download from the ASA website, also includes…
Safe + Sound Week to Shine Light on Mental Health, Well-Being at Work
Registration is open for the seventh annual Safe + Sound Week, scheduled for Aug. 7-13. The national initiative is intended to help promote awareness and understanding of workplace safety and health programs and is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health…
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…
Two Interviews Is the Magic Number for Job Seekers, but Some Employers Push for Five
American job seekers and employers agree that more than one interview is necessary when filling open roles, but while candidates say two should suffice, some hiring managers believe that number should be closer to five, according to surveys of 1,006 adults and 1,010 U.S. hiring decision-makers by…
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