Employers doing business in states that have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use should take time now to revisit their existing workplace drug policies. There is no comprehensive federal law that regulates drug testing for most jobs in the private sector. When deciding whether to…
How Does Your Staffing Firm Measure Up?
Do you know the corporate employee turnover rate for the staffing industry? Are you curious about what benefits other staffing companies offer to their temporary and contract employees? The ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey, which was recently relaunched for 2023, provides data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing—and direct hire…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Politics in the Workplace
Don’t miss today’s ASA webinar “Politics in the WorkplaceโKeeping the Peace,โ 2โ3 p.m. Eastern time. Amid all the recent political turmoil, get insights on how much politics to allow in the workplace, how to navigate sticky situations regarding employee political activity, and how to keep the workplace from becoming toxic. All ASA webinars are free…
BGSF Inc. Acquires Horn Solutions Inc.
BGSF Inc. has acquired Horn Solutions Inc., a Texas-based workforce solutions firm specializing in business consulting, managed services, and executive search. Horn’s areas of focus include strategic finance and accounting, transactional accounting and business administration, and information…
Inflation Pressures Ease Slightly on Main Street but Remain the Top Business Problem
Inflation is the top business problem for small business owners, with 32% of owners reporting it as their single most important problem in operating their business, five points lower than July’s highest reading since the fourth quarter of 1979. The National Federation of Independent Business Small…
Show Your Team You Value Them and Their Career Development
Investing in the career development of your internal team sends a powerful message about your company. Before the year closes, purchase ASA certification packages for your employees to show them you value their future with your company. Plus, through Dec. 31, you can take advantage of the ASA certification sale. Youโll get a 20% discount…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Politics in the Workplace
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Politics in the WorkplaceโKeeping the Peace,โ 2โ3 p.m. Eastern time. Amid all the recent political turmoil, get insights on how much politics to allow in the workplace, how to navigate sticky situations regarding employee political activity, and how to keep the workplace from becoming toxic. All ASA webinars are free…
Relaunched for 2023: ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey Now Open
Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain exclusive online access to a wealth of data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing and direct hire search and placement services. This survey provides an up-to-date collection of indispensable data that informs decision-making so your staffing company can position itself…
Business Owner Observations Heading Into 2023
Seventy-two percent of small business owners and 85% of mid-market business owners say business conditions for their own business are heading in the right direction for 2023, according to a survey of 500 small business owners and 200 mid-market business owners by insurance and financial services…
Don’t Miss These Free Networking Events This Month
ASA events deliver the industry’s best learning and networking experiences. The next couple of weeks will be full of free opportunities for staffing firms within various sectors and locales: OfficeโAdministrative Section networking call: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1โ2 p.m. Eastern time ASA State Networks: Lunch With a Lawyer networking call: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 12 noonโ1 p.m….