Remote work is likely to remain common, even in a slower economy, according to some economists. Last year, remote work stabilized at well above prepandemic levels, according to data from a group of researchers at Stanford University, the University of Chicago, and Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de…
WorkGenius Group Acquires Agency WorX
Freelance management platform WorkGenius Group has acquired Agency WorX, a staffing firm based in New York. The company operates primarily in the U.S. and will continue to support a robust offering of freelance and permanent search work within the WorkGenius Group.
WorkGenius was founded…
Goldman Sachs to Start Cutting Thousands of Jobs Midweek
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is due to start one of its biggest rounds of job cuts in its history, eliminating more than 3,000 roles this week. The company in September restarted its annual job cut program, which had been put on hold for two years during the Covid-19 pandemic. Goldman Sachs typically…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Industry Diversity Efforts
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “The State of DEI in StaffingβWhere Are We Now?” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear a panel of industry experts discuss how corporate America is reshaping its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and look at the state of DEI efforts in the staffing industry in this session presented by the…
What Employers Need to Know About the New Alabama Concealed Gun Law
Alabama’s new gun law went into effect on Jan. 1, eliminating the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed firearm or carry in a vehicle in the state. However, the law does not explicitly permit a person to open carry or bring a concealed firearm into a business or workplace, nor does it…
Delaware Court Declines to Enforce Sale-of-Business Restrictive Covenants
In Kodiak Building Partners LLC v. Adams, the Delaware Court of Chancery declined to enforce a restrictive covenant agreement signed by the company owner in connection with the sale of the business. In this case, Kodiak filed suit against a former employee of Northwest, which Kodiak had…
NFIB Jobs Report: Hiring Plans Weaken in December as Labor Shortages Challenge Small Businesses
Small business owners’ plans to add jobs remain elevated, with a seasonally adjusted net 17% planning to create new jobs in the next three months, down one point from November and 15 points below the record high reading of 32% in August 2021, according to the National Federation of Independent…
What Are the Top 10 Staffing Trends for 2023 Going to Be?
Get the industry intel your company needs to win business and spark growth. To help you make strategic decisions, ASA has compiled the Top 10 Staffing Trends for 2023 and provided curated resources for each. Trend No. 1 Talent disruptions and opportunities Trend No. 2 Workplace flexibility Trend No. 3 Improved culture Visit 2023-trends.americanstaffing.net to…
Major, Lindsey & Africa Acquires Hire an Esquire
Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has acquired Hire an Esquire, a Philadelphia-based technology-driven legal staffing firm. Major, Lindsey & Africa will incorporate into its operations Hire an Esquire’s proprietary online platform, which analyzes candidates’ profiles and experience to…
Resources Connection Inc. Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2023
Resources Connection reported revenue of $200.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, up slightly (up 5.7% in constant currency) from $200.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. The company reported net income of $17.4 million, up from $14.3 million in the year-ago…
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