The ASA Staffing STATS webinar series provides members with timely data and reliable analysis of industry research and economic trends. Get an update on the latest industry economic indicators and learn about some sources for benchmarking data during “Staffing STATS—Data-Centric Webinar Series, First Quarter Report,” brought to you by ASA corporate partner Essential StaffCARE. It…
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: April is National Volunteer Month Free resources for candidate training Notification forms for converting…
Renewed Rise in Service Sector New Orders, but Selling Price Inflation Quickens Again
U.S. service sector firms recorded a faster upturn in business activity during March, according to S&P Global. The rise in output was driven by a renewed increase in new business, the first expansion since last September. Domestic demand continued to support the increase, as new export orders…
Construction Employment Increases in 283 of 358 Metro Areas From February 2022 to 2023 as Job Openings Show Need for Even More Workers
Construction employment increased in 283, or 79%, of 358 metro areas between February 2022 and February 2023, according to an analysis of government employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX, added the most construction jobs (15,000 jobs or 10%),…
Kentucky Governor Signs Bill Aimed at Mitigating Health Care Workforce Shortages
House Bill 200 (the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Development Act), signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear last month, will address health care staffing shortages by allocating funds for health care training programs across a wide range of professions, including home health and nursing. The bill…
Free ASA Webinar Next Week—Employee Retention Tips
It is difficult to sustain business continuity, customer satisfaction, and financial success with high employee turnover. Find out how you can turn your organization’s leaders into effective retention managers, from B. Lynn Ware of Integral Talent Systems, during the ASA webinar “Stop the Revolving Door: Identifying and Taking Action on Turnover Risks.” It takes place…
ISM: Services Activity Grew in March
Economic activity in the services sector expanded in March for the third consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The services index registered 51.2% in March, down from February’s reading of 55.1%. The sector grew at a slower rate. It has grown in 33 of the last 34…
Network in Your Niche—Virtual Networking Calls Start This Month
As your staffing firm faces evolving 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…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Negotiating Contracts
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Conquering Contract Negotiations: How to Protect Your Business and Still Win the Deal.” It takes pace today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Lia Elliott of Staffing GC revisits her popular session from Staffing World® 2022 on how to say no without losing your prospect or client—plus tactics and…
Kelly Launches Digital Workers, First Product in Suite of Automated Solutions
Kelly has announced the launch of Kelly Fusion Digital Workers, the first product in the Kelly Fusion suite of solutions that automate routine tasks and allow employees to focus on more meaningful work. Kelly Fusion Digital Workers are powered by the latest automation software and custom-built for…
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