Don’t miss the first ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2023, presented by ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner. It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear about the most important trends, research, and legislative updates affecting the industry right now. All ASA webinars are free for ASA…
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Businesses Report Record High Levels of Job Openings
Forty-seven percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating…
EEOC Releases Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2022
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission focused on addressing systemic discrimination, advancing racial justice in the workplace, enforcing pay equity, and addressing the use of artificial intelligence in employment decisions during fiscal year 2022, according to the agency’s annual…
Construction Sector Adds 24,000 Employees in February as Rising Pay Helps Industry Attract Workers at Faster Pace Than Overall Economy
Construction firms added 24,000 employees in February, as hefty pay raises for hourly workers enabled the industry to increase employment more steeply than other sectors, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Construction employment totaled a…
Travel Nurses Are Seeking to Put Down Roots With Employers That Offer More Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
Eighty-six percent of travel clinicians are open to switching to permanent work, with nearly half (46%) planning to work permanently in 2023, according to a survey of 1,663 clinical and clinical-support staff from across the U.S. by health care jobs marketplace and IAC company Vivian Health. That…
Free ASA State of the Industry Webinar Tomorrow
ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the first ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2023 tomorrow, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear about the most important trends, research, and legislative updates affecting the industry right now. All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours…
The Perk-Cession Is Under Way at Some Companies
Employers are cutting back on employee perks as they vow to trim costs and prioritize efficiency. The perks go beyond traditional health care and retirement plans and were meant to entice workers to join and stay with the company. The cuts come as companies acknowledge that they grew too quickly…
Jaded With Education, More Americans Are Skipping College
Undergraduate college enrollment across the U.S. dropped 8% from 2019 to 2022, even after in-person classes returned, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said the decline in the college-going rate since 2018 is the biggest on record. This…