Motive Companies, a provider of renewable energy and infrastructure solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Two Roads Professional Resources, a provider of technical staffing solutions. Effective immediately, all Two Roads existing assets, employees, and contracts will operate as…
There’s Something for Everyone in the Staffing World Knowledge Hub
Connect with colleagues and experts; glean knowledge, insight, and best practices; learn from experiences; and get inspired by new, innovative ways of working in the Knowledge Hub at Staffing World® 2021, which takes place Sept. 28–30 in Denver. The Knowledge Hub in the expo is home to Tech Talks, Game Changers, and Speed Talks—mix and…
FedEx Aims to Hire 90,000 Ahead of Busy Peak Season
FedEx Corp. plans to hire 90,000 new employees across the country in preparation for another busy holiday season. Teams are hiring across all operating companies and granting competitive offers, temporary bonus structures, and pay enhancements that vary by market. Open jobs include field…
‘Great Resignation’ and Skills Gap in Sports
A majority of sports industry professionals may be considering leaving their current jobs, as 58.1% are employed and either actively or passively looking for a new job, according to a survey of 340 job seekers in the sports industry by WorkInSports. The survey found that 42.7% of respondents are…
How Do Candidates Feel About Their Job Prospects?
Eight in 10 job candidates (80%), both active and passive seekers, foresee working for a new company in the next 12 months—despite, or possibly due to, the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.—according to the 2020 Candidate Sentiment Study by ASA and its corporate research partner, ClearlyRated. The data from the…
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: Adverse action letters Covid vaccine mandate compliance Workplace dress codes Get involved with the…
Take Advantage of Staffing Professional Onboarding Courses
The online onboarding courses for new staffing professionals from ASA have been specifically designed for staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions professionals—and to help your company boost your new hire training program. Whether you are training team members new to the staffing industry or offering a refresher to skilled team members, this course is a great…
Consilio to Acquire the Adecco Group’s Legal Consulting and eDiscovery Business Units
Consilio, a global eDiscovery, document review, risk management, and legal consulting services firm, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Adecco Group’s D4 and EQ, the legal consulting and eDiscovery business of Special Counsel. The Adecco Group will retain the legal staffing and…
Renewed Tax Credit Can Help Employers Hire Workers
Given many businesses are facing a tight job market, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service reminds employers to check out a valuable tax credit available to them for hiring long-term unemployment recipients and other groups of workers facing significant barriers to employment. The Work Opportunity Tax…
Staffing World Is in Two Weeks—Meet With Your Peers in Person or Participate Virtually
Staffing World® 2021, the ASA annual convention and expo, begins two weeks from today—and this year, you can choose whether to be there in person or participate virtually. Attend in person and you’ll be able to network face-to-face with peers and industry experts; visit the expo hall to discover new solutions; and experience the beauty…