Even during this pandemic, one of the top issues of concern to staffing and recruiting professionals is growing their talent pipeline and overcoming the ongoing talent shortage. Communicating to job seekers in a way that resonates with them and captures their interest has never been more critical. ASA conducted extensive research to understand the mindset…
Majority of Employers Grappling With Workers’ Mental Health Issues
While nearly 60% of employers have started a conversation about mental health in the workplace, 43% have seen reasonable accommodation requests related to mental health issues spike since the pandemic started, according to a survey of more than 560 employers by law firm Fisher Phillips. An even…
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: Charging state sales taxes Renewing cybersecurity insurance Temporary or contract employees experiencing “long Covid”…
Claimant Denied Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits for Walking Off Job Without Voicing Covid-19 Concerns
Fear of Covid-19 was not a valid reason for walking off the job, according to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania’s recent decision. On appeal, the court observed that leaving work early without giving an employer notice is a form of absenteeism that may rise to the level of willful misconduct…
Covid-19 ‘Endemic’ Is Not Over: OSHA Is Opening New Covid-19 Programmed Inspections
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been rolling out inspections under its National Emphasis Program for Covid-19 since July 2021. These inspections target certain “high…
AMN Healthcare Acquires Connetics USA
AMN Healthcare has acquired Connetics USA, an international nurse and allied recruitment company that specializes in nursing and allied professional direct hire recruitment and placements. Connetics USA helps health care professional candidates through the immigration and licensure processes to…
Cal/OSHA Readopts Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for a Third Time, With Significant Revisions
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (called Cal/OSHA) Standards Board has revised and readopted Cal/OSHA’s Covid-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards, which are now in effect and will remain so until Dec. 31. The revised ETS contains some significant changes. Among the…
Mental Health Support Increasing, but Workers Still Struggle
Companies increasingly are focused on the mental health of their workers, but half of workers still report their mental health has deteriorated since the start of the pandemic, according to a survey of more than 1,100 individuals who were predominantly professional and office workers by the…
The Companies Cutting Staff, Freezing Hiring, or Slashing Costs
Companies that saw significant growth during the Covid-19 pandemic are beginning to take a more cautious view of hiring and spending. Peloton, Meta Platforms, Twitter, and Uber are among those engaging in corporate belt tightening as the U.S. Federal Reserve boosts interest rates, global stock…
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: Candidate no-shows Health care staffing companies focused on dental professionals Implementing a “Summer Schedule”…
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