As part of a global endeavor to help employees return safely to work amid the pandemic, ASA launched the Safely Back to Work initiative to lead efforts in the U.S. The initiative and website at americanstaffing.net/safelybacktowork are based on the association’s work with the World Employment Confederation, Adecco Group, ManpowerGroup, and Randstad NV. The result…
Eliassen Group Acquires Fidato Partners
Reading, MA-based Eliassen Group LLC, a strategic consulting and talent solutions firm, has acquired Fidato Partners LLC, an accounting and finance, risk management and transformation, and information technology consulting company headquartered in the greater Philadelphia area. Eliassen Group is a…
EEOC Delays 2021 EEO-1 Data Collection Until April 2022
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently announced that the 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection is tentatively scheduled to open on April 12, 2022. The EEO-1 Component 1 report is a mandatory data collection that requires all private-sector employers with 100 or more employees,…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Maine
Maine employers should be aware that hiring practices, including job advertisements, are subject to the Maine Human Rights Act, which prohibits employment discrimination based on protected class. Employers generally may condition offers of employment on the satisfactory completion of a criminal…
Save 15% on Onboarding Courses on ASA Learn—December Only!
Industry onboarding courses from ASA have been specifically designed for staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions professionals—and can help your company boost its new hire training program. Whether you are training team members new to the staffing industry or offering a refresher to skilled professionals, these courses are a great way to ensure your team is…
Get Insights From the 2021 Staffing Industry Playbook
The highly anticipated Staffing Industry Playbook, an annual economic analysis of the staffing industry, was recently released by ASA. The playbook provides data-driven information and insights that are critical to strategic planning and business development—in a user-friendly format—so you can understand the U.S. staffing and recruiting industry during the current economic disruption and evaluate where…
Save 15% on ASA Products Through the End of This Month
Right now is the perfect time to invest in yourself, your company, and your future success. Through Dec. 31, you’ll receive a 15% discount on ASA education and research products—Certified Staffing Professional®, Technical Services CertifiedSM, Certified Search Consultant®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional® exam packages; professional onboarding courses on ASA Learn; and industry data…
New CMS Guidance Clarifies Requirements for On-Site Workplace Covid-19 Testing
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently issued guidance on Covid-19 testing in the workplace. Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Over the…
Save 15% on ASA Products Through the End of This Month
Right now is the perfect time to invest in yourself, your company, and your future success. Through Dec. 31, you’ll receive a 15% discount on ASA education and research products—Certified Staffing Professional®, Technical Services CertifiedSM, Certified Search Consultant®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional® exam packages; professional onboarding courses on ASA Learn; and industry data…
Most Workers Feel Professionally Empowered Amid New Expectations of the Future of Work
As changing labor market dynamics continue to favor workers and jobseekers, a majority of Americans feel newly empowered at work, according to a new survey of 2,000 workers by Randstad USA. Nearly three in four (73%) respondents said they can make changes to their work-life balance, and 79%…