The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration in mid-June published the Hurricane eMatrix, a hazard exposure and risk assessment tool that provides employers with a host of suggestions and guidance to prepare for hurricane season, and,…
The New Way to Keep Older Workers From Quitting: Grandternity Leave
A handful of employers now offer special paid time off for new grandparents, including technology company Cisco, consulting firm Mercer, and hiring platform HireVue. The time off can range from a day to a couple of weeks. Companies are hoping the move will keep older workers from retiring or…
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: Form I-9 verification tools Reaching prospective clients in a challenging market Using artificial intelligence…
State Registration Law Feared by Business Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court Justices
The U.S. Supreme Court narrowly upheld a Pennsylvania law that forces companies to face litigants within its borders when they register to do business there. In a 5-4 ruling in Mallory v. Norfolk S. Railway Co., the court said the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has to take another look at a…
Employers: Beware of Significant OFCCP and EEOC Upcoming Deadlines
Employers should prepare for significant deadlines established by the U.S. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The deadlines include: certification of compliance with the applicable affirmative action requirements by June 29, use of…
Construction Employment Increases in 230 of 358 Metro Areas From May 2022 to May 2023 as Contractors Try to Hire Amid Worker Shortages
Construction employment increased in 230, or 64%, of 358 metro areas between May 2022 and May 2023, according to an analysis of government employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX, added the most construction jobs (11,600 jobs or 8%), followed by…
Spring 2023 Trends in Hiring, Talent, and Workplace
Short executive tenure is the new normal, challenges remain for hiring managers, and hybrid models are the future of work, according to a survey of more than 1,000 executives by global executive search firm Riviera Partners, which focuses on the recruitment of top-tier technology talent. Further,…
Become Invaluable to Clients and Talent With ASA Certification
In today’s competitive staffing environment, being an essential partner to your clients and talent is more crucial than ever. You can elevate your value and address today’s staffing and recruiting challenges by earning the Certified Staffing Professional® credential. Earning this certification will give you a thorough and up-to-date understanding of staffing industry best practices. Passing…
Spirit Halloween Is Now Hiring 40,000 Seasonal Associates
Retailer Spirit Halloween is seeking associates and store managers to join the in-store team this year. With a record number of locations expected to open in 2023, Spirit Halloween is looking to hire its largest seasonal workforce yet, with approximately 40,000 jobs available throughout the U.S….
Paid Leave Oregon Updates: New Employee Guidebook
An employee guidebook posted by Paid Leave Oregon explains the type of leave that can be taken, how benefits will be calculated, the required documentation to be provided…