Amid a historically tight labor market, more workers are feeling—and flexing—their power. As the economy bounces back, workers feel empowered to seek new opportunities, knowing they are more in-demand than ever. Accordingly, the U.S. saw 4.5 million worker resignations in November, the highest…
Remote Work for High-Paying Jobs to Pick Up This Year
The shift to remote work for high-paying jobs will accelerate this year, according to an analysis by Ladders, a career site for jobs paying at least $100,000. More than a quarter of all professional jobs in North America, largely concentrated in the U.S., will be fully remote by the end of this…
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: Cybersecurity insurance coverage Sharing employee information with clients Tracking performance metrics for recruiters Get…
Track Quarterly and Full-Year Industry Trends—ASA Staffing Employment & Sales Survey Now Open
Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth quarter of 2021 is now open. The year-end survey will also include annual benchmarks for 2021. Complete the survey for access to an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for…
Network Virtually With Your Peers—ASA Section Virtual Networking Calls Begin Next Week
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…
Online Labor Demand Rises in December
The Conference Board-Burning Glass Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in December and now stands at 170.7, up from 160.6 in November. The 6.3% increase between November and December follows a 4.8% decrease between October and November. The index is up 66.2% from a year ago.<br…
Has Your Firm Renewed for 2022?
Your membership in ASA sets you apart from the competition and increases your value to current and potential clients and employees. Don’t miss out on all the networking, events, news, data, and research you have access to as an ASA member, including Industry-specific data and research Legal and legislative resources Networking in the ASA Central…
Motion Recruitment Partners Acquires MATRIX Resources
Motion Recruitment Partners has acquired MATRIX Resources to bolster its portfolio of global talent solutions companies; these include Motion Recruitment, Sevenstep, and the Goal. MATRIX will be joining forces with Motion Recruitment, MRP’s specialized information technology staffing business. The…
Free Event This Week for Staffing Firms in Washington State
ASA State Network events are designed to deliver targeted content and local networking opportunities for the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry at regional and state levels. Regional and local events, organized by ASA and its volunteers at the state level, deliver rich learning and networking experiences throughout the U.S. all year long. Staffing professionals…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Michigan
Employers operating in Michigan should be aware that the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act prohibits help-wanted advertisements that are targeted to any specific age group. The ELCRA and the Local Government Labor Regulatory Limitation Act restrict the use of background checks. The Persons With…