The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first 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,…
Highlight Your Company’s Successes—One Week Left to Apply for ASA Award Programs
There’s still time to participate in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. ASA is currently accepting applications for the ASA Elevate Awards and National Staffing Employee of the Year. The deadline for applications is May 1. Being named as one of the best in the industry is a valuable tool your company can…
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: Engaging with passive candidates Leveraging artificial intelligence for staffing Why are you passionate about…
THRIVE Virtual Is One Week Away—Secure Your Spot Now for This Low-Cost, High-Return Event
Don’t miss an extraordinary opportunity to supercharge your career. Designed especially for women leaders and emerging leaders in staffing, THRIVE virtual 2024 takes place Thursday, May 2, 1:30─6 p.m. Eastern time. The half-day online event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, will feature inspiring sessions, tailored breakout sessions, and dynamic networking opportunities…
Business Roundtable Releases Cybersecurity Playbook to Help Employers Build Talent Pools, Expand Employment Opportunities
Business Roundtable has issued a new “playbook” to help employers create entry points to cybersecurity careers and strengthen cybersecurity talent pipelines across various sectors. The playbook includes practical information employers can use to create more clear entry points to cybersecurity for…
New York City Creates Workplace Bill of Rights Poster to Be Distributed by July 1
New York City employers have until July 1 to post and distribute a new Know Your Rights at Work notice from the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, which features a QR code…
Learn About the Newest Professional Development Program From ASA—Staffing Pro Stacks
Last week ASA announced its new professional development program, Staffing Pro Stacks—an effective way to get your firm on an upward trajectory in just nine weeks. This intensive credentialing program has been designed by the best trainers in the industry to address the specific pain points you and your company are struggling with. There are…
ASA Workforce Monitor: Many Americans Prefer Hybrid or In-Person Schedule
According to the latest ASA Workforce Monitor® survey, commissioned by ASA and conducted online by The Harris Poll, 68% of Americans prefer a hybrid or in-person work schedule. As companies around the country debate returning to the office, 39% of Americans said that hybrid—a mix of in-person and remote work—was their ideal work schedule. Nearly…
CoreTech Consulting Group Acquires Theoris Inc.
CoreTech Consulting Group LLC has acquired Theoris Inc., an information technology staffing firm that serves clients in 24 states including a focus in the Cincinnati, Chicago, and Philadelphia markets. Theoris’ service lines include engineering staffing, software development, IT consulting, and…
U.S. DOL Releases Final Overtime Rule—Effective July 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued its final overtime rule, which substantially boosts the minimum salary for “white collar” employees to be exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime pay mandates. Effective July 1, 2024, an executive, administrative, or professional employee…