Despite the higher for longer interest rate environment, 81% of organizations are planning to increase investment in workforce development, according to a survey of 213 financial decision makers by RGP. The share is consistent with RGP’s January poll. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of financial decision…
Online Labor Demand Rises Slightly in June
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in June 2024 to 124.8, up from an upwardly revised 124.4 in May. The 0.3% increase between June and May followed a 2.8% increase between May and April. Overall, the index is down 10.5% from one year ago…
Just a Few Weeks Left to Save 20% on Your Professional Development
Make this the summer of employee learning, engagement, and retention—and put your staffing company on the path toward greater success in 2024. Through July 31, you can earn the Certified Staffing Professional® credential from ASA at a discount. You’ll also save on the new ASA Pro Stacks credentialing programs; a la carte study materials; lapel…
Half of Managers Are More Invested in Their In-Person Than in Their Remote Employees’ Growth
Most manager believe that in-person workers possess superior professional skills, according to a survey of 626 managers by ResumeBuilder.com, a resource for professional résumé templates and career advice. Seventy-six percent stated that in-person employees are easier to train, compared with 15%…
Get Accelerated Education With Staffing Pro Stacks
ASA offers a new, effective way to get your firm on an upward trajectory in just nine weeks. Staffing Pro Stacks, its new professional development program, is a first-of-its-kind intensive credentialing program expertly designed by the best trainers in the industry to tackle your company’s biggest challenges. The program addresses specific pain points that staffing…
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: Getting certified as a disability-owned business enterprise Maintaining candidate interest during a long hiring…
Job Gains in U.S. Small Businesses Continue in June
U.S. employers added jobs in June, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch. The national jobs index continued to represent employment gains (100.29), though at a slower pace than May (100.58) and June 2023 (101.37). The two largest industry sectors, education and health services…
Hawaii: State and Federal Laws Increase the Minimum Salary Requirements for Exempt Employees
Under a bill signed into law by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, the minimum monthly salary employees must earn under the “guaranteed monthly salary” exemption of the Hawaii Wage and Hour Law was raised to $4,000 per month from $2,000, effective June 21, 2024. Meanwhile, the minimum salary threshold for…
MGMA Releases New Benchmarks for Health Care Worker Compensation
Patient care demands have surged in the post-pandemic landscape, exacerbating health care workforce challenges that have remained intense well beyond the height of the Great Resignation, as outlined in a new survey data release from Medical Group Management Association. In the face of continued…
NYC Employers Must Post and Distribute a Workers’ Rights Poster
Under Local Law 161, New York City employers were required to distribute a multilingual “Know Your Rights at Work” poster to all employees by July 1, then to new hires thereafter on or before their first day of work. The poster also must be displayed in a conspicuous location at each…
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