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 “Cybersecurity Masterclass.” This one-of-a-kind workshop led by leading industry minds in cybersecurity…
Free ASA Webinar Next Week—Bringing Retirees Back to Work
Staffing firms need talent to fill job orders, and many retirees are looking to re-enter the workforce. Find out how your firm can tap into the overlooked candidate pool of retirees during the ASA webinar “Engaging Retirees to Fill the Talent Gap.” It takes place Tuesday, July 26, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Sponsored by the…
Skilled Trades Workforce Aging as Fewer Recruits Enter Trades
The skilled trades industry is proving to be one of the hardest hit by worker scarcity stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to an analysis by PeopleReady Skilled Trades, a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company. In the period from March 2020 to December 2021, four…
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 2022 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…
All Jobs Businesses Cut in Pandemic Are Back, but Not Where They Were Lost
Private-sector payrolls exceeded prepandemic levels in June, according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Labor data by the Wall Street Journal. Employers took just over two years to close a 21 million job gap that was created in the spring of 2020. Among the major industry groups,…
Right Now Is the Right Time to Get Certified—Save 20% in July
Right now is the perfect time to invest in yourself, your team, and your staffing company. Here are five reasons you should invest in ASA certification for yourself and your team: An ASA credential is the most prestigious in the staffing industry. You will be a more valuable partner to your clients. You’ll be better…
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Four Corners Group Inc.
Rolling Meadows, IL-based global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Toronto-based executive search firm Four Corners Group Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Four Corners Group operates throughout the U.S. and…
Despite Risk of Recession, One-Third of Workers Still Plan to Quit Their Jobs
Nearly one-third of workers (31%) are still actively looking for a new job, according to a survey of more than 1,100 individuals—predominantly professional and office workers—by the Conference Board. Only 38% indicated they intend to stay with their current company in the next six months. Although…
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: Commission structure for recruiters E-Verify processing and Form I-9 compliance Gross margin calculations Get…
ASA Quarterly Survey Now Open—Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2022 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 will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks…