Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “ASA Search and Placement Webinar Series: Onboarding a Candidate-Focused Recruiter in the Direct Hire Space,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how a successful proactive internal recruiting program can help your agency find and retain the right talent for your team. All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most…
NIOSH Best Practices to Help Host Employers Protect Temporary Workers
A new set of best practices issued by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health aims to help host employers better protect the safety and health of temporary workers. NIOSH’s temporary worker guidance addresses temporary workers who are paid by a staffing firm and assigned to…
NLRB Protects Workers From Employer Coercion During Investigation of Unfair Labor Practice Complaints
The U.S. National Labor Relations Board issued a decision in Sunbelt Rentals Inc., reaffirming its longstanding approach to protecting employees from coercion when they are interviewed by employers preparing for unfair labor practice proceedings before the board. This decision follows the…
MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Businesses Index Unchanged
Small business owners are generally optimistic about the health of their own business, according to a survey of 750 small business owners and decision makers by MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Eight in ten (79%) say the holiday season is important for their overall profit. The reading…
U.S. DOL, IRS Renew Agreement to Continue Joint Effort to Combat Employee Misclassification
The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service have renewed a memorandum of understanding and added a streamlined process for joint referrals and closer coordination to stop businesses from misclassifying workers and denying them their full wages, benefits, and protections…
Free ASA State of the Industry Webinar Today
Donβt miss todayβs ASA State of the Industry webinar, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the fourth and final installment of 2022, looking at issues related to internal employees. Topics addressed include employee engagement, attrition, investments in personal and professional development, hybrid and remote work, and knowing…
Upwork Study Finds 60 Million Americans Freelancing in 2022
A record number of professionals turned to freelancing in 2022, according to an analysis by Upwork. Sixty million Americans performed freelance work in the past 12 months, representing 39% of the entire U.S. workforce, up three percentage points from 2021. American freelancers contributed $1.35…
Tech Job Postings Are Up 25% in 2022; Demand for Talent Remains High
High-profile technology layoffs are masking the continued health of the overall market for tech-focused jobs, according to the Tech Job Report from career marketplace Dice. Job postings for tech roles across the economy are up 25% from January to October, compared to the same period in 2021. More…
Most Workers Value Time Off, Flexibility, and Paid Leave Benefits
The top three noninsurance employee benefits U.S. workers want are paid time off (39%), flexible or remote work options (32%), and paid family leave (31%), according to research by employee-benefits provider Unum. For most employees, generous PTO and flexible or remote work topped the list in…
DHR Global Acquires Western Canada Offices of Boyden
DHR Global has acquired the Calgary and Saskatoon offices of executive search firm Boyden. The move strengthens DHR’s presence in Canada and expands its expertise across functions and key industries. DHR has an office in Calgary that provides executive search, emerging leader search, and…