SkillStorm, a technology talent developer that deploys specialized teams of custom trained U.S. tech talent to its Fortune 500 clients, announced it has acquired Talent Path, a company that hires, trains, and deploys workers. SkillStorm provides fully formed tech teams at any level of experience,…
RGP to Expand HUGO Digital Staffing Platform Following Successful Pilot
RGP plans to expand digital staffing platform HUGO into the Texas and California markets in fiscal year 2023. The expansion follows a successful pilot phase in the New York tri-state region that has generated positive feedback from clients, talent, and RGP team members. HUGO helps organizations…
Take Advantage of Bonus Professional Development Content From ASA
When you commit to earning the ASA Certified Staffing Professional®, Technical Services CertifiedSM, Certified Search Consultant®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional® credential, you’ll also receive access to more than 20 on-demand professional development Knowledge Bites—free. Knowledge Bites are three- to five-minute videos on a variety of subjects, from search engine optimization to emotional intelligence,…
Walmart Dangles $110,000 Starting Pay to Lure Truck Drivers
Walmart will boost the starting pay for in-house truck drivers to between $95,000 and $110,000 per year. Previously, the retail giant’s truck drivers had an average starting salary of $87,000 annually. Additionally, Walmart is expanding its in-house training program, which will offer workers in…
OSHA Aims to Boost Injury Reporting Rule Compliance With Its Injury Tracking Application Enforcement Program
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to expand requirements for employers to submit OSHA forms through the agency’s Injury Tracking Application. OSHA also has issued enforcement guidance detailing how OSHA will identify and enforce…
Reserve Your Seat at the ASA Staffing Law Conference
The ASA Staffing Law Conference will deliver timely, important legal content—information your firm needs to operate successfully—May 5–6 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. Make sure you’re there for sessions on the Great Resignation, remote work, immigration enforcement, and more. ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 8.0 legal continuing education hours by participating…
Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2022 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector. After completing the survey, you will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks…
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: Handling after-hours communication from temporary employees Promoting skilled talent to prospective clients Staffing firms…
Connect With Women Staffing Leaders at THRIVE, a Virtual Event
Are you a woman looking for ways to grow your leadership skills and expand your professional reach? ASA THRIVE will deliver valuable content designed especially for women in the staffing industry. Brought to you by the ASA women in leadership interest group, it takes place Thursday, May 12, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time….
Online Labor Demand Rises in March
The Conference Board-Burning Glass Help Wanted OnLine Index increased in March and now stands at 174.1, up from 171.1 in February. The 1.8% increase between February and March follows a 0.2% decrease between January and February. Overall, the index is up 35.2% from a year ago.<br…
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