As part of a global endeavor to help employees return safely to work amid the pandemic, ASA has launched the Safely Back to Work initiative to lead efforts in the U.S. The initiative and new website at americanstaffing.net/safelybacktowork is based on the association’s work with the World Employment Confederation, Adecco Group, ManpowerGroup, and Randstad NV….
Don’t Miss These ASA State Network Events Near You
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. Join fellow…
NABE Panelists Forecast Full Employment by End of 2022
For a second consecutive survey, National Association for Business Economics panelists have downgraded their forecasts for economic growth in 2021. The median forecast for the change in inflation-adjusted gross domestic product (real GDP) from the fourth quarter of 2020 to the fourth quarter of…
Half of Employers Face ‘Severe’ Workforce Shortage Crisis
Nine in 10 employers (94%) have experienced more difficulty than normal in retaining and recruiting workers in 2021, according to a survey of more than 600 employers by Fisher Phillips. More than half (53%) report “severe” difficulty compared with normal times. More than a quarter of workplaces…
Resources on Diverse-Owned Businesses Available for ASA Members
Staffing companies—particularly small businesses and minority-, veteran-, LGBT-, and woman-owned businesses—find they may be able to partner with larger companies that have supplier diversity initiatives in place. The ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group has developed guidance for ASA members interested in partnering with those companies or in becoming a diverse-owned certified business….
BLS: Staffing Employment Edged Up in November
Temporary help employment rose 0.2% (+6,200) from October to November, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Note: initial BLS estimates on seasonally adjusted temporary help services employment data tend to be materially revised monthly and…
Inflation Worries Continue to Drive Down Outlook on Economy
Forty-one percent of business executives expressed optimism in the U.S. economy over the next 12 months, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey, which included 628 qualified responses from certified public accountants who hold leadership positions in their companies. That is…
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 20,000 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: Covid-19 vaccine requirements for federal contractors Mileage reimbursement for health care workers Year-end gifts…
U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Federal Trade Commission Announce Agenda for Dec. 6 and 7 Labor Market Workshop
The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission have announced an agenda for their upcoming virtual workshop regarding competition in labor markets. “Making Competition Work:…
Get Technology Tips in the ASA Staffing Tech Center
Technology is changing the landscape of the staffing industry, and companies that don’t adopt and integrate new technologies could be left behind. The ASA Staffing Tech Center is a valuable source of technology-related information and solutions for your company. Download papers that offer in-depth analysis and discussion to help you capitalize on emerging technology in…
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