Over 50% of finance company executives report increased difficulty in sourcing skilled employees, prompting 62% to boost their hiring of freelancers, according to a survey of 501 business leaders in U.S. finance that use freelancers by Fiverr. Turnover is skyrocketing across the industry, with 68%…
Just One Month Left to Save 20% on ASA Certification Products
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to earn your Certified Staffing Professional® credential from ASA or to start one of the new ASA Pro Stacks credentialing programs, the right time is right now. The ASA certification sale continues through July 31—meaning you’ll save 20% on exam packages, a la carte study materials, ASA…
New ASA Legal Line Video for Members: DOL’s New AI-Focused Bulletin
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new Field Assistance Bulletin focused on the use of artificial intelligence in employment. Do you know how this guidance could affect your staffing firm’s employment policies and decisions? The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the association’s legal team and addresses critical legal,…
Staffing World Savings End Today—Register Now
Staffing World® 2024, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions to win business and spur growth. It all happens Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. Attendees will leave…
Share Your Staffing World Story by Tomorrow and You Could Win a Free Registration
Staffing World® is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions to win business and spur growth. This year’s ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN—and ASA is giving you the opportunity to…
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: Artificial intelligence guidelines for the workplace Structuring bonuses for recruiting managers Using content marketing…
Staffing World Session Details Are Available—Register by Friday and Save
Get ready for the ASA annual convention and expo, Staffing World® 2024, in Nashville, TN, Oct. 22–24—it’s the industry’s largest growth-focused learning and networking event. Get information about the inspiring keynote presentations and informative educational sessions planned for this year’s event at staffingworld.net and register by this Friday, June 28—after that date, rates will increase….
Colorado Employers Take Note: Are You Complying With the Job Application Fairness Act?
Under the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, employers must comply with a provision prohibiting them from asking job applicants to disclose their age on employment applications by July 1. The law prohibits employers from asking questions in initial applications about the applicant’s date of…
Construction Employment Increases in 39 States From May 2023 to May 2024
Between May 2023 and May 2024, 39 states added construction jobs, and ten states and the District of Columbia shed jobs, and employment remained unchanged in New Mexico, according to an analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Texas added the most…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Cybersecurity Best Practices for Staffing Agencies
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Cybersecurity Best Practices for Staffing Agencies.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses across all industries, including staffing, and particularly for companies that contract with the federal government. Attorneys Alex L. Sarria and Ashley Powers of Miller &…