Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series,” 2–3 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 and Bullhorn senior vice president of global…
Five City Ordinances Every Employer With Employees in Philadelphia Should Know
Employers with employees in Philadelphia should be aware of several employment-specific ordinances. These include the Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces ordinance, which requires any employer with 10 or more employees in Philadelphia to provide paid sick time to their employees, which can…
Industrial Production Surges Again Amid High Demand for Air Conditioning During Heat Wave
Industrial production rose in June for the second month in row, driven by rising auto sales and high demand for air conditioning during a spell of especially hot summer weather. Output rose 0.9% last month after a sizable increase in May. Economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal had…
Terminating Employees? Ignoring State and Local Wage Laws Can Cost You
When terminating an employee, it is important that employers comply with state or local rules with regard to the timing of final paychecks for discharged employees. They also should be aware that the requirements are more stringent for involuntary terminations than when an employee quits, resigns,…
Confidence Among Small and Midsize Business CEOs Dips in Q2
Small and midsize business chief executive officer confidence decreased slightly to 83.3 in the second quarter, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index by CEO coaching and peer advisory organization Vistage. The dip in CEO confidence occurred after four consecutive quarters of gains, driven…
Find Out How Your Payroll and Benefits Programs Compare With Industry Peers
Find out how your compensation and benefit plans compare with industry peers. The ASA Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Survey, which provides the only comprehensive review of salaries and compensation in the staffing industry, is now open. Participating firms will get 12 months of continuous access to the dynamic reporting platform, which provides benchmarking data for…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Compliance Guidance for California Employers
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “California Litigation Avoidance Through Labor Code Compliance.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Employers that do business in California need to adhere strictly to labor laws to avoid costly litigation—attorneys Anthony D. Sbardellati and Nancy Sotomayor of Akerman LLP will share best practices to help…
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,…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Compliance Guidance for California Employers
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “California Litigation Avoidance Through Labor Code Compliance,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Employers that do business in California need to adhere strictly to labor laws to avoid costly litigation—attorneys Anthony D. Sbardellati and Nancy Sotomayor of Akerman LLP will share best practices to help staffing firms avoid claims from employees for…
AHLA Workforce Report: Hotels Add 700 Jobs in June
U.S. hotels added 700 jobs to their payrolls in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The latest government data shows the nationwide workforce shortage continues to make it difficult for hotels to fill open jobs. Total hotel employment stands at about 1.92 million. That’s more…
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