Median weekly earnings of the nation’s 120.8 million full-time wage and salary workers were $1,165 in the third quarter of 2024 (not seasonally adjusted), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was 4.2% higher than a year earlier, compared with a gain of 2.6% in the Consumer Price…
Randstad to Acquire Zorgwerk
Randstad NV announced its intention to acquire Zorgwerk, a digital health care marketplace in the Netherlands, to strengthen its specialized offering in the health care and care sector. Zorgwerk is a health care and care talent provider recognized for its innovative approach to serving the talent…
Online Labor Demand Decreases in September
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index declined in September 2024 to 120.8, down from an upwardly revised 122.8 in August. The 1.6% decrease between September and August followed a 4.3% increase between August and July. Overall, the Index is down 15.0% from one year ago…
Randstad Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Randstad reported revenues of €6.02 billion in the third quarter of 2024, down 4% (down 6% organically) from €6.26 billion in the third quarter of 2023. Net income totaled €106 million, down 38% from €170 million in the year-ago quarter.
North American revenue totaled €1.18 billion, down 9%…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third 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,…
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Unveils Captive Audience Poster
As part of the May 2024 legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature added a provision to Minnesota’s captive audience law, Minnesota Statutes 181.531, requiring the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to develop an educational poster displaying the rights of employees…
What to Know Before You Go to Staffing World Next Week
The premier event for staffing professionals who are focused on growth is Staffing World®—and it happens next week at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The ASA annual convention and expo is the industry’s largest, most powerful learning and networking event. Get ready for your chance to make strategic connections and…
E-Verify Records: Compliance Steps Before Jan. 5 Disposal
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced that employers using the federal E-Verify system have until Jan. 5, 2025, to download and retain records for cases last updated on or before Dec. 31, 2014. After this date, USCIS will permanently dispose of these records. For employers…
Use AI Responsibly—Read Staffing Success Magazine Now Online
Staffing professionals are leveraging artificial intelligence to automate routine tasks and streamline processes, freeing up recruiter time and helping to build a competitive edge. But as with any new technology, AI comes with ethical and legal risks. In the September–October issue of Staffing Success magazine, check out top tips from industry leaders and legal experts…
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: Direct hire for legal services Harassment prevention training What to pack for Staffing World®…
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