Orlando, Miami, and Tampa top the list for highest freelancer population and revenue growth, according to an analysis of the size and revenue of the skilled independent workforce in the top 30 cities in the U.S. by Fiverr International Ltd. Cities across Texas also experienced major growth while…
Free ASA Webinar Next Month—Improve Diversity to Improve Your Business
Embracing different perspectives and experiences not only strengthens your company culture but also drives innovation, profitability, and market share. Carole Smith of Aquent will unpack the true meaning of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and explore how you can translate these principles into action during the ASA webinar “Unleash the Power of Your People:…
Marcum-Hofstra University CEO Survey Reveals Middle-Market Firms Increasingly Outsource Critical Business Functions
Nearly three in 10 (29%) chief executive officers reported increased outsourcing activities compared with their historical approaches, according to a survey of 251 middle-market CEOs by Marcum LLP, in collaboration with Hofstra University. Half (50%) of the CEOs identified the primary motivation…
Wizehire’s 2024 Small Business Report Finds Positive Hiring Trends Despite Economic Trends
Many small and medium-sized businesses plan to expand this year, according to a survey of 1,000 small business owners and operators by end-to-end hiring solution Wizehire. Ninety-six percent of employers plan to hire within the next six months, with 80% looking for full-time hires, 50% hiring…
Federal Reserve Board Issues Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2023 Report
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday issued its Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2023 report, which examines the financial circumstances of U.S. adults and their families. Overall, the report shows that financial well-being was nearly unchanged from 2022 as higher prices remained a…
iHire Decodes the Gen Z Workforce in New Research Report
Nearly one-third (34.4%) of Generation Z job seekers believe negative stereotypes will adversely impact their job searches and career advancement in the coming year, as employers expressed concerns with this generation’s entitled mentality, lack of commitment, and poor work ethic, according to a…
GE Aerospace to Hire More Than 900 Engineers This Year
GE Aerospace plans to hire more than 900 engineers in 2024, reflecting its continued focus on innovation to support current aircraft engine programs and develop new technologies for the future of flight. Hiring has already started and will take place throughout the year. Most engineering roles are…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Gain Confidence as a Speaker
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Webinar Series, Part One: Developing a Path to Speaking Opportunities.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. It’s the first session in a four-part webinar series, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, focused on empowering women to volunteer for…
Sustainable Flexibility Is the Work Life We Want, World Employment Confederation Study Reveals
Eight in 10 (83%) senior executives say that following the pandemic, employees place as much value on flexibility around where and when they work as they do on compensation, according to a global survey of more than 700 business leaders by the World Employment Confederation. Some 82% of senior…
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