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: Calculating accrual of paid time off Developing a payroll backup plan in case of…
Celebrate Your Staffing Stars Next Month During National Staffing Employee Week
National Staffing Employee Week is an annual celebration that honors the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies. This year’s event takes place Sept. 9–15 and begins with the official announcement of the 2025 National Staffing Employee of the Year and industry All-Stars. During National Staffing Employee Week, local associations and…
Come to THRIVE Live to Hear Top Executives Like Shelley Paxton of Harley-Davidson
Join a community of driven women in staffing—along with their allies and advocates—and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth at THRIVE Live this fall. This year’s event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Oct. 21–22 in Nashville, TN. Some of the insightful, impactful speakers you won’t want…
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise to 11-Month High
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to an 11-month high last week, suggesting some softening in the labor market, though claims tend to be volatile around this time of the year. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 14,000 to a…
Labor Forecast Predicts 9.2% Decrease in Demand for Temporary Workers in 2024 Third Quarter
Demand for temporary workers in the U.S. is expected to decrease 9.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the third quarter, when compared with the same period in 2023, according to the Palmer Forecast by G. Palmer & Associates. The Palmer Forecast indicated a 6.6% decrease in temporary help for…
Don’t Miss Out—Find Out How Your Payroll and Benefits Programs Compare With Industry Peers
The ASA Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Survey, which provides the only comprehensive review of salaries and compensation in the staffing industry, will remain open for just a few more days. Survey participants get exclusive salary benchmarks tailored specifically for the staffing and recruiting industry, plus 12 months of continuous access to the Dynamic Benchmarking platform…
Plan for These Free ASA Webinars Next Month
The next few weeks will include several free educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars may be able to help you improve sales, avoid legislation, and more. Aug. 6—”Navigating New Overtime Rules: Key Changes and Legal Challenges for Staffing Employers“ A new regulation published by the U.S. Department of Labor significantly increases the level…
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More Than Half of U.S. Companies Plan to Add New Positions in the Second Half of 2024
About half (52%) of companies report plans to add new permanent positions in the second half of the year, according to Robert Half’s State of U.S. Hiring Survey, which includes responses from more than 2,500 managers. Another 43% plan to fill for vacated positions, and 57% said they plan to…
Construction Employment Increases in 215 of 358 Metro Areas from June 2023 to June 2024
Construction employment rose in 215, or 60%, of 358 metro areas between June 2023 and June 2024, according to an analysis of government employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX added the most construction jobs (12,300 jobs or 5%)…
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