Median weekly earnings of the nation’s 119.9 million full-time wage and salary workers were $1,143 in the second quarter of 2024 (not seasonally adjusted), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was 3.9% higher than a year earlier, compared with a gain of 3.2% in the Consumer Price…
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…
Save 20% on ASA Certification Products Through the End of This Month
Right now is the perfect time to invest in yourself, your company, and your future success. Through July 31, you’ll receive a 20% discount on the ASA Certified Staffing Professional® credential, the new ASA Pro Stacks credentialing programs, a la carte study materials, and other professional development products. (The discount does not apply to certification…
Eastward Partners Acquires Press & Associates
Eastward Partners, an executive search and human capital consultancy, announced its acquisition of Press and Associates, a search firm that exclusively supports private equity firms and their portfolio companies across North America. Press & Associates hires best-in-class technology talent for…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2024 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. The report, which participants can download from the ASA website, also includes an executive summary,…
Economists’ Forecasts Change Little
On average, economists expect U.S. gross domestic product to expand 1.7% this year after inflation, down from 3.1% in 2023 (based on the fourth quarter compared with a year earlier), according to a survey of 68 professional forecasters by the Wall Street Journal. Economists expect…
Louisiana Dismantles Concealed Carry Requirements: Key Employer Takeaways
Louisiana’s new Permitless Concealed Carry Law takes effect on July 4, loosening public restrictions on carrying concealed weapons. The law allows any individual aged 18 and older to carry a concealed weapon in public without completing safety training, obtaining a concealed carry permit, or…
Grant Thornton: CFO Optimism Reaches Highest Level in Nearly Three Years
About half (58%) of chief financial officers are optimistic about the U.S. economy, according to a survey of 225 senior financial leaders by certified public accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP. This is the highest level of optimism since the third quarter of 2021. Sixty-three percent are confident…
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: Developing an environmental, social, and governance plan for your staffing firm Meeting payroll deadlines…
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