The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2022 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. The report, which participants can download from the ASA website, also includes an executive summary,…
Difficulty Finding and Retaining Office Workers Skyrockets
Eighty-four percent of organizations hiring professional and office workers are struggling to find talent, an increase from 60% in April 2021, according to a survey of more than 175 U.S. human resource executives by the Conference Board. Further, the percent of organizations struggling to retain…
Young Professionals on the Move
Six in 10 (61%) young professionals—those 25-35 years old—have undergone a job change in the last two years, or they plan to make a move in the next two years, according to a survey of 1,524 U.S. adults by Fidelity Investments. Roughly one third (37%) have been in their current job for two years…
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: Placing teachers for a school district Remote work best practices Termination procedures for employees…
ASA Staffing Law Conference Starts Tomorrow—Learn to Manage the Great Resignation and More
The workplace is changing, workers are quitting jobs at a record pace, and employers have to navigate the legal repercussions. Is your firm prepared to comply with the law while maintaining its business operations? Tomorrow and Friday, come to the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC, for the ASA Staffing Law Conference. In the session…
Next Week Is THRIVE, a Virtual Event for Women in Staffing
Hear from inspiring women leaders during ASA THRIVE, a half-day virtual event full of high-impact content designed to grow your leadership skills and expand your professional reach. Learn from and connect with standout women leaders in a collaborative virtual environment. Brought to you by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, it all takes place…
Amazon to Reimburse Employees Who Travel for Health Care
Amazon plans to pay up to $4,000 in travel expenses each year for nonlife threatening medical treatments including abortions, according to a message to staff. The decision makes the online retailer the latest company after Citigroup, Yelp, and others to respond to state laws curbing abortion…
What EEOC’s ‘Equity Action Plan’ May Mean for Employers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released its Equity Action Plan in accordance with President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 13985, setting forth four general categories of action. Employers should be aware that the plan indicates that EEOC will make it easier for workers to file…
Network in Your Niche, Virtually—Calls Happening in May and June
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…
This Week—Get the Timely Legal Content You Need at the ASA Staffing Law Conference
The ASA Staffing Law Conference is the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies. This year’s event takes place May 5–6 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. New and veteran staffing professionals alike will benefit from two packed days of learning and networking…
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