The California Privacy Rights Act is set to subject covered businesses to the same rigorous requirements for the collection, retention, and use of employee information as the CPRA requires for consumers. The CPRA takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Covered companies will need to publish privacy policies…
Willingness to Learn, Dependability, and Problem-Solving Most Desired Soft Skills by Employers
Dependability (90%), communication skills (89%), and a willingness to learn (88%) are among the top soft skills hiring managers deem absolutely essential or very important in job applicants, according to a survey of 1,003 U.S. hiring decision-makers by Express Employment Professionals. Other…
How to Build a More Human Approach to Work
Connection to co-workers is the top reason Generation Z and baby boomers plan to stay at their job for at least the next year, according to a survey of 2,053 full-time knowledge workers in North America by online visual collaboration platform Miro. Among workers unlikely to leave their jobs, 30%…
U.S., Singapore, and Canada Are Top Markets for Talent
The U.S., Singapore, and Canada are the highest-ranking labor markets across the globe for sourcing, hiring, and retaining talent, according to the ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions 2022 Total Workforce Index. The U.S., U.K., and Israel scored favorably in workforce availability with factors…
Free Networking Event Tomorrow—Mentoring for Women in Staffing
Are you a female staffing professional looking for insights from your peers? Join ASA volunteers for the ASA Women in Leadership Speed Mentoring session—it takes place tomorrow from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Make connections with and get advice from other women in the industry. Attendees will then be placed in small groups with…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Planning for Department of Labor Priorities
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “DOL Developments and Enforcement Priorities Affecting the Staffing Industry,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear how enforcement priorities of the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. National Labor Relations Board, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will affect the staffing industry, and learn how your staffing firm can ensure compliance. Sponsored…
Managing the Employment Relationship in South Carolina
Employers operating in South Carolina should be aware that South Carolina statutes, regulations, and common law govern the employment relationship. Most statutory employment-related laws are covered in Title 41 of the South Carolina Code. South Carolina has developed common law in the area of…
One in Three Employees Plan to Look for a New Job Next Year
One in three workers plan to look for a new job in 2023, but another third of workers intend to dig in with their current role, taking on more hours and responsibilities, according to the 2023 Workforce Report by talent cloud company iCIMS. Nearly 80% of workers said they do not feel financially…
Retail Employee Turnover on the Rise
Retailers are seeing higher year-to-year turnover of in-store, corporate, and distribution center employees, according to a survey of more than 100 major U.S. retailers by Korn Ferry. So far in 2022, there has been more than a three-quarters (75.8%) turnover rate for all hourly in-store jobs….
Free ASA Webinar Today—Using Technology to Improve DEI
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Meeting Your DEI Goals by Coordinating With Technology Partners.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. A panel of staffing technology providers will discuss how technology can help a firm meet its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals during this session presented by the ASA inclusion,…
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