GDP in Fourth Quarter Trimmed Again
The growth rate of the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter of 2022 was cut to 2.6%, reflecting weaker consumer spending than first reported. Initially the government said gross domestic product had risen at a 2.9% annual pace. The estimate was slashed to 2.7% last month and now has been lowered…
Electronic Arts Announces Layoffs
Electronic Arts Inc. plans to lay off roughly 6% of its workforce, making it the latest big videogame publisher to announce job reductions. EA had approximately 12,900 workers at the end of March 2022. Technology layoffs reached 63,000 in the first two months of the year, according to Challenger,…
Free ASA Webinar Next Week—Negotiating Contracts
Staffing firms sometimes feel they must accept excess risk in order to land or keep business, but you don’t have to lose a prospective client over a contract. Learn tactics and tools you can use to get more deals done during the ASA webinar “Conquering Contract Negotiations: How to Protect Your Business and Still Win…
Pre-Emptively Addressing Employees’ Confidentiality and Privacy Breaches on Social Media
Employers should ensure their social media policies protect both their and their employee’s confidential and private information while taking into account key legal risks brought to light by these platforms and issues surrounding the enforceability of these policies. If an employer institutes a…
Take Advantage of Discounted Rates—Register for Staffing World 2023
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community. Whether you’re a recruiter, human resource professional, or business owner, you’ll find valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Staffing World takes place Oct. 3–5, and it’s your chance to…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Improving Marketing Efficiency
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Redefining Marketing: From Cost Center to Strategic Growth Driver.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. The marketing department doesn’t need to be a cost center. Find out how to put marketing is at the center of revenue generation, and make it a major contributor to…
Consumer Confidence Increased Slightly in March
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased slightly in March to 104.2, up from 103.4 in February. The Present Situation Index decreased to 151.1 from 153.0 last month. The Expectations Index ticked up to 73.0 from 70.4 in February (a slight upward revision). However, for 12 of the…
H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year 2024 H-1B numerical allocations, including the advanced degree exemption. H-1B cap-subject petitions for FY 2024, including those petitions…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Improving Marketing Efficiency
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Redefining Marketing: From Cost Center to Strategic Growth Driver,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. The marketing department doesn’t need to be a cost center. Find out how to put marketing is at the center of revenue generation, and make it a major contributor to broader business strategies, from presenters Leslie Vickrey…
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