Between February 2022 and February 2023, 45 states added construction jobs, while industry employment declined in five states and the District of Columbia, according to an analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Texas added the most jobs over the year…
Accelerate Your Growth at Staffing World 2023—Registration Now Open
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community to share strategies, make connections, and find solutions that accelerate growth. Don’t miss out on the incredible keynote speakers, informative educational sessions, and inspiring networking events—Staffing World takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in…
2023 Career Optimism Index Reveals How Employers Can Retain Talent in a ‘Free Agent’ Labor Market
Workers continue to face challenges, with 65% reporting living paycheck to paycheck, up from 56% last year, according to a survey of more than 5,000 U.S. adults by the University of Phoenix. Forty-seven percent are experiencing burnout at work and half of those individuals report that it has…
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: Background checks on clients Joint employment resources for clients Partnering with federal and local…
Fed Raises Key Rate by Quarter Point Despite Bank Turmoil
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its key interest rate by a quarter point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system. At a news conference, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell sought to reassure Americans that it is safe to leave…
How to Win Tech Talent in an Uncertain Market
Nearly three in four (73%) recruiters report an increase in negotiation for higher pay rates among information technology candidates, according to an analysis by IT staffing firm Motion Recruitment. Half of IT candidates say they would compromise higher pay for more flexibility when it comes to…
U.S. Department of Labor Will Open Online Portal for Federal Contractors, Subcontractors to Certify Affirmative Action Program Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs on March 31 will open the Contractor Portal, where federal contractors and subcontractors can certify their compliance with annual federal affirmative action program requirements. Contractors within OFCCP’s jurisdiction…
Free ASA Webinar Today—The End of Remote I-9 Verification
Don’t miss today’s ASA webinar “Post-Covid Form I-9 Compliance for Staffing Firms,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Government guidance allowing businesses to conduct remote Form I-9 document inspections, due to Covid-19 precautions, is set to expire—immigration attorney Helen Konrad of McCandlish Holton PC will discuss how staffing firms should prepare. All ASA webinars are free for…
Construction Employment Increases in 306 of 358 Metro Areas From January 2022 to 2023
Construction employment increased in 306 of 358 metro areas between January 2022 and January 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 (13,600 jobs or 9%), followed by…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—The End of Remote I-9 Verification
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Post-Covid Form I-9 Compliance for Staffing Firms,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Government guidance allowing businesses to conduct remote Form I-9 document inspections, due to Covid-19 precautions, is set to expire—immigration attorney Helen Konrad of McCandlish Holton PC will discuss how staffing firms should prepare. All ASA webinars are free for…
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