Chief executive officers are reporting difficulty hiring in specific areas like mid-level and information technology positions, according to the latest CEO survey from Marcum LLP and Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business. A significant majority (70%) of CEOs reported being able to…
Free ASA Webinar Next Week—Drive Growth in Your Firm
How can you get your staffing firm to grow, close deals, hit targets and goals—and buzz with forward-moving energy? Find out from Thomas Kosnik of Visus Group how to create operational magic, boost margins, and drive growth during the ASA webinar “Making Your Staffing Business Hum With Superior Management.” It takes place Tuesday, July 30,…
Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Retention Index Spikes Upward
Employers can expect lower employee attrition through the remainder of 2024, according to the latest results of the Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Retention Index. For the second quarter of this year, the Employee Retention Index climbed to 105.1, its highest mark to date and up 8.3 points from…
Construction Employment Increases in 35 States Between June 2023 and June 2024
Between June 2023 and June 2024, 35 states added construction jobs, while 14 states and the District of Columbia shed jobs, according to an analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Construction employment was unchanged in Rhode Island. Texas added the…
Three in 10 Employees Might Take Pay Cuts or Demotions to Survive Layoffs
About three-fourths (76%) of workers would be willing to work weekends to avoid being laid off, according to a survey of 1,250 workers in the U.S. by ResumeBuilder.com, a resource for professional résumé templates and career advice. About half (58%) would accept less desirable work, 48% would…
Have You Been Using the Staffing Promo Tool Kit?
All ASA members have access to a host of free resources designed to help them answer frequently asked questions. Get marketing resources that will help your clients and candidates understand the value of using a staffing company—including infographics, member logos, social media tactics, sector-specific FAQs for clients and talent, slide presentations, and much more—in the…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Staffing Industry Data
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In an uncertain economic climate, staffing firms must prioritize productivity and efficiency to maintain margins and prepare for future economic recovery. In the second Staffing STATS webinar of 2024, ASA chief economist Noah Yosif…
Come to THRIVE Live to Hear Top Executives Like Shelley Paxton of Harley-Davidson
Join a community of driven women in staffing—along with their allies and advocates—and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth at THRIVE Live this fall. This year’s event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Oct. 21–22 in Nashville, TN. Some of the insightful, impactful speakers you won’t want…
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 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: Health insurance plans for staffing employees Olympic or Paralympic athletes working as temporary or…
Beige Book: Economic Activity Maintained Slight to Modest Pace of Growth
Economic activity maintained a slight to modest pace of growth in a majority of districts this reporting cycle, according to the Federal Reserve Board’s latest report on regional economies (known as the “beige book”). However, while seven districts reported some level of increase in activity, five…