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”…
FlexJobs Acquires Localwise, Expands Focus on Local Job Searching and Hiring
FlexJobs, a job site for professionals seeking remote and flexible work, has acquired Oakland, CA-based online job marketplace and talent-matching platform Localwise. The strategic addition brings a dedicated focus on local job searching and hiring to FlexJobs. The companies will operate…
Beat the Great Resignation: Get the Data You Need to Win and Keep Top Talent
The ASA Compensation & Benefits Survey is the only comprehensive and reliable source of salaries specific to the staffing industry. This subscription-based tool delivers data based on peer input for 27 staffing and recruiting positions, including executive compensation. Registering for the survey allows you to Get competitive salary benchmarks by title Filter data by company…
Network in Your Niche, Virtually—Calls Begin Next Week
As your staffing firm faces new 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…
Don’t Miss Next Week’s ASA Event for Staffing Firms in Texas
ASA State Network events are designed to deliver targeted content and local networking opportunities for the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry at regional and state levels. Regional and local events, organized by ASA and its volunteers at the state level, deliver rich learning and networking experiences throughout the U.S. all year long. Join fellow…
Online Labor Demand Rises in April
The Conference Board-Burning Glass Help Wanted OnLine Index increased in April and now stands at 179.7, up from 175.4 in March. The 2.5% increase between March and April follows a 1.8% increase between February and March. The index is up 27.7% from a year ago.<br…
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