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…
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: Commissions for legal staffing Designing an email signature Providing proof of vaccinations to clients…
Korn Ferry Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2022 Results of Operations
Korn Ferry reported fee revenue of $721.1 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, up 30% (up 33% in constant currency) from $555.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021. The company reported net income of $91.7 million, compared with net income of $66.2 million in the…
New ASA Issue Paper Warns of Legal Risks in Misclassifying Health Care Workers
A growing number of app-based online job platforms that place health care workers may be avoiding payroll taxes and other employee-related costs by misclassifying nurses and nurse aides as independent contractors instead of as employees. This practice exposes caregivers and health care facilities to liability and poses competitive and potential reputational harm to the health…
Welcome New ASA Members
The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending June 12. Aplin Calgary, AB Certified Technical Experts Inc. Kennesaw, GA Connect Life Sciences Oviedo, FL Trace3 Tustin, CA
The Planet Group Announces Agreement to Acquire Launch Consulting Group
The Planet Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Launch Consulting Group, a digital consultancy firm headquartered in the Seattle area that helps large and scaling companies transform their business through intelligent operations, customer and employee engagement, and enhanced products…
Walmart Raises Wages of Pharmacy Workers in Tight Labor Market
Walmart is raising wages for its pharmacy technicians, a sign that large community pharmacies continue to compete fiercely for some workers. Walmart said it would immediately raise wages for more than 36,000 pharmacy technicians to bring average pay for the role to more than $20 an hour. It also…
U.S. DOL Issues Guidance on Law Limiting Subminimum Wages for Workers With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Labor announced new guidance published Thursday by the agency’s Wage and Hour Division on important limitations on the payment of subminimum wages under Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act, which applies to certified employers otherwise authorized to pay subminimum wages…
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: Safety training programs for temporary employees Trends in candidate “ghosting” When to conduct drug…
Top Data Privacy Considerations Before Using Online Hiring Platforms
Video conference platforms can open businesses up to potential litigation and compliance risk given the patchwork of data privacy and employment regulations and statutes implicated. There are several laws that businesses should be aware of before conducting virtual interviews. Employers should…