Don’t miss the second ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2023, presented by ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner. It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In the second quarter update, focusing on client experience, learn about important trends and legislative developments affecting the industry so your firm…
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…
FTC Bureau of Competition Warns Against Enforcing Contract Terms That Hinder Agency Investigations
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition on June 16 issued a statement outlining its view that the enforcement of certain contract terms “can impede the Bureau’s law enforcement investigations of potentially harmful mergers and conduct” and are therefore “contrary to public…
Free ASA State of the Industry Webinar Tomorrow
ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the second ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2023 tomorrow, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In the second quarter update, focusing on client experience, learn about important trends and legislative developments affecting the industry so your firm can stay the course and outpace the competition….
With U.S. Labor Tight, Union Workers Make Bolder Contract Demands
Workers at aerospace supplier Spirit AeroSystems are the latest U.S. union employees to reject a contract their leaders negotiated with their employer. Union workers are growing more fed up with stagnant pay, high health care costs, scanty sick time, and uncertain scheduling. Union workers missed…
Remote Workers Are Earning More on Average Than Their In-Office Peers
Remote workers are earning an average $8,553, or 9.7% more, a year than their in-office counterparts, according to an analysis of 30 “remote-capable” jobs by Ringover, a cloud-based telecom provider. Hybrid workers also earned more than in-office workers, at 9.6%. Office managers stood to earn…
Uber Is Laying Off 200 People in Its Recruiting Team
Uber is eliminating 200 recruiters, according to a memo sent to employees, as it seeks to save costs amid tougher economic conditions. The layoffs affect 35% of Uber’s recruiting team, representing less than 1% of total employees and follow smaller rounds of reductions across the company. Uber has…
Whose Text Is It, Anyway? Maybe Yours
Depending on the circumstances, employers may have to preserve business-related text messages between employees using their personal cell phones. A judge can punish an employer for failing to do so and the punishment can be severe. In Miramontes v. Peraton Inc., a federal judge in Texas…
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: Account rejected by workers’ compensation insurer Reimbursement rates for temporary employees Signing bonuses for…
How Can ASA Best Meet Your Needs? Have Your Say in the Annual Member Survey
The American Staffing Association strives to provide programs and services that exceed your expectations. The annual member satisfaction survey—which is now open—is an opportunity for you to tell the association how it’s doing. Your participation is critical in helping ASA learn what is important to you and how well the association is serving you. ASA…
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