Compared with April, 12.4% of middle-market chief executive officers rated their outlook as “very positive,” up from 9.8%, according to a survey by Marcum and Hofstra University. More than a third (39.6) placed themselves in the high range of optimism, an increase from 37.6%. Despite the improved…
Understanding America’s Labor Shortage
The latest data shows the U.S. has 9.8 million job openings but only 5.9 million unemployed workers, according to an analysis by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Employers added an unprecedented 4.5 million jobs in 2022. However, millions of Americans have been leaving the labor force since before…
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…
Maine Becomes Latest State to Offer Paid Family, Medical Leave
Maine will require paid family and medical leave for employees under a new law signed by Gov. Janet Mills. The law goes into effect in 2026 and will apply to companies with 15 or more employees. Employees and companies will split a wage contribution to fund the program that amounts to 1% or less…
Economic Uncertainty Challenges Tech Workforce Diversity Efforts
The current state of the global economy threatens to roll back efforts to diversify technology workforces, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. Generation Z professionals and more than 300 senior tech executives. Sixty-two percent of executives acknowledged that the current economic environment is…
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…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Staffing Industry Data
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series,” 2–3 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 webinars are free for ASA members, and…
Register Today for EARN’s Webinar, ‘Creating a Disability-Inclusive Workplace: The Role of Accommodations’
Join the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time for the “Creating a Disability-Inclusive Workplace: The Role of Accommodations” webinar. Explore the vital role accommodations play in creating inclusive…
Didn’t We Just Do This? Employers Must Update the Mandatory EEOC Poster Again
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released a revised Know Your Rights poster (dated June 27), now including reference to the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This version replaces the Know Your Rights poster and supplement that was…
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