The surge in job applicants in recent years has led to a resurgence of “who-you-know” networking. Hiring managers are finding it virtually impossible to weed through hundreds of applications, which have increased now that applicants can use automated bots to submit large volumes of résumés and…
Maryland Bans Noncompete Agreements for Certain Health Care Professionals
Maryland House Bill 1388, effective June 1, 2024, voids all noncompete and conflict of interest provisions in employment contracts for certain veterinary practitioners and veterinary technicians. It also will ban or restrict noncompete and conflict of interest provisions for health care…
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: Best platforms for sourcing top candidates How to start up a staffing agency Where…
Retirees, Savings, and Side Hustles: Almost One Third of Retirees Consider Temporary Work
Almost one third of retirees in the U.S. are considering temporary work, according to new data from Indeed Flex, an online marketplace for flexible and temporary workers. Increased cost of living is the driving force behind why the aging population is considering unretirement, according to a…
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Craft a Positive Online Presence—Read Staffing Success Magazine
Job seekers are increasingly conducting internet searches on recruiters and staffing companies, and negative reviews and feedback can significantly hinder success. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, see how managing your online presence can enhance the candidate experience and give you a competitive edge. ASA members can access the current issue and back…
ResumeBuilder.com: 1 in 4 Recently Hired Workers Found a Job Within a Month
Seventy percent of recently employed individuals landed a job within three months of their job search, while 26% successfully did so within a single month, according to a survey of 738 recent job seekers by ResumeBuilder.com, a provider of professional résumé templates and career advice….
New FLSA Salary Levels Unchanged for Computer Professionals
The minimum salary for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s white-collar exemptions will rise from $35,568 to $43,888 on July 1 and to $58,656 on Jan. 1, 2025, and the minimum salary required for the highly compensated employee exemption will jump from $107,432 to $151,164 by Jan. 1. However, the…
Deadline Tomorrow—Earn Recognition for Your Staffing Stars and Job Training Programs
Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. The deadline to submit entries for the ASA Elevate Awards and National Staffing Employee of the Year program has been extended to tomorrow, May 24. The National…
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: Conducting interviews via video What the ban on noncompete agreements means for staffing firms…
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