Employed job seekers’ fear of losing their job before finding a new one has risen from previous waves, according to a survey of 1,002 adults by Express Employment Professionals. Rising fears might support the perception that the job market is becoming more competitive (31% vs. 28% Fall 2023, 24%…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Understanding New Overtime Rules
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Navigating New Overtime Rules: Key Changes and Legal Challenges for Staffing Employers.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. A new regulation published by the U.S. Department of Labor significantly increases the level of compensation needed to make a worker exempt from federal overtime provisions. Lawsuits…
AI and the Workforce: Industry Report Calls for Reskilling and Upskilling as Tech Roles Evolve
Nine in 10 (92%) information and communication technology jobs are expected to undergo either high or moderate transformation due to advancements in artificial intelligence, according to the inaugural report, The Transformational Opportunity of AI on ICT Jobs, by the AI-Enabled ICT…
AMN Healthcare: Orthopedic Surgeons Earn Highest Physician Starting Salary
Orthopedic surgeons are offered the highest average starting salary among physicians at $686,000, according to the 2024 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives by AMN Healthcare. The report is based on a representative sample of 2,138 search engagements conducted…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Understanding New Overtime Rules
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Navigating New Overtime Rules: Key Changes and Legal Challenges for Staffing Employers,” 2โ3 p.m. Eastern time. A new regulation published by the U.S. Department of Labor significantly increases the level of compensation needed to make a worker exempt from federal overtime provisions. Lawsuits were filed to challenge the new ruleโone…
Plan Your Professional Development for Staffing World and Register Today
Only the American Staffing Association delivers the staffing and recruiting industryโs biggest, most comprehensive learning and networking event—Staffing Worldยฎ, which this year takes place Oct. 22โ24 in Nashville, TN. At the ASA annual convention and expo you’ll hear from innovative keynote speakers and learn from some of the top thought leaders in the industry. Going…
NFIB: Main Street Compensation Plans Fall as Labor Costs Grow
A seasonally adjusted net 33% of small business owners reported raising compensation in July, down five points from last month and the lowest reading since April 2021, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. A net 18% (seasonally adjusted) plan to raise compensation in the…
Reminding Employees Not to Misuse Intellectual Property May Help Avoid or Reduce Liability
Companies should remind employees periodically not to misuse someone else’s intellectual property, such as software, advertising, marketing materials, artwork, or inventions. Employees should be made aware that only original works or properly licensed materials should be included in creations the…
DHS Adds New STEM Field to Designated Degree Program List
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently added Environmental/Natural Resource Economics to its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Designated Degree Program List, expanding the scope of fields eligible for STEM Optical Practical Training program extensions…
Celebrate Your Staffing Stars Next Month During National Staffing Employee Week
National Staffing Employee Week is an annual celebration that honors the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies. This year’s event takes place Sept. 9–15 and begins with the official announcement of the 2025 National Staffing Employee of the Year and industry All-Stars. During National Staffing Employee Week, local associations and…
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