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: Tracking metrics to predict future results Warehouse safety best practices Who benefits from remote…
The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Viking River Ruling on California PAGA Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in the case of Viking River Cruises Inc. v. Moriana has significant implications for staffing companies operating in California. The case involves the enforcement of employer arbitration agreements that cover employee claims under California’s Private Attorneys General Act. The Supreme Court held that employee agreements to arbitrate their individual…
Plan Your Trip to Staffing World 2022—Review the Session Descriptions Online
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, returns to Las Vegas this fall. You won’t want to miss your chance to make strategic connections and get solutions to fuel your growth and success—and see Earvin “Magic” Johnson in person when he delivers the opening keynote presentation. The session descriptions are available now. Visit staffingworld.net…
Medical Solutions Acquires North Carolina-Based Matchwell
Medical Solutions has acquired Durham, NC-based Matchwell, a technology-enabled job marketplace that matches licensed and certified staff with health care organizations. Omaha, NE-based Medical Solutions specializes in placing travel nurses, allied health care professionals, interim clinical…
Randstad to Acquire Finite Group in Australia and New Zealand
Randstad NV has announced that Randstad Australia has signed an agreement to acquire the Finite Group in Australia and New Zealand. The Finite Group specializes in technology recruitment, information technology consulting, and a broad array of IT and digital professional services. The acquisition…
Network in Your Niche, Virtually—Sector-Specific Calls Begin Next Week
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 sector-specific peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA…
Save 20% on ASA Products Through the End of This Month
Right now is the perfect time to invest in yourself, your company, and your future success. Through July 31, you’ll receive a 20% discount on the ASA Certified Staffing Professional®, Technical Services CertifiedSM, Certified Search Consultant®, and Certified Health Care Staffing Professional® certification programs. Get your 20% discount by using the code CERTSUMMER22 in the…
Park Hudson International and Access Staffing to Combine to Form Phaxis LLC
Staffing and recruitment firms Park Hudson International and Access Staffing intend to combine their businesses and operate under newly-formed Phaxis, a global workforce solutions company. Seth Friedland, founder of Park Hudson, will serve as chief executive officer of the new entity. Based in…
See Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson at Staffing World in Las Vegas
Come together with the staffing community Oct. 25–27 in Las Vegas for Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo. This is your chance to make strategic connections and get solutions to fuel your growth and success—and see Earvin “Magic” Johnson in person when he delivers the opening keynote presentation. Johnson is well known for…
Professional Development Is Key to Retaining Talent, but People of Color Report Less Access
As talent shortages persist, professional development opportunities are one tool for retaining employees, according to a survey of more than 1,200 individuals—predominantly professional and office workers—by the Conference Board. Overall, 58% of workers are likely to leave their company if they…
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