The experience at Alorica, which runs customer-service centers, and at other companies suggests that artificial intelligence may not prove to be the job killer that many people fear. Instead, the technology might turn out to be more like breakthroughs of the past—the steam engine, electricity, the…
Demand for Specialized Tech Talent in AI Surges
Demand for technology workers in artificial intelligence increased, despite slower tech talent job growth overall last year, according to the annual Scoring Tech Talent report by CBRE. For the first time in the…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Staffing Stats
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar: The 2024 Staffing Industry Playbook.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Join ASA chief economist Noah Yosif and ASA assistant director of research Tim Hulley for an introduction to concepts from the association’s annual economic analysis of the staffing industry. The…
True Acquires Paradigm Search
Global executive talent platform True announced its acquisition of Paradigm Search, which is known for placing engineering and product leaders. Paradigm said True’s search experts and suite of products and services will enable it to continue its work as trusted partners to clients. Joining forces…
NFIB: Small Business Optimism Dips in August
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.5 points in August to 91.2, erasing all of July’s gain. This is the 32nd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The uncertainty index rose to 92, its highest level since October 2020. Inflation…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Staffing Stats
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar: The 2024 Staffing Industry Playbook,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Join ASA chief economist Noah Yosif and ASA assistant director of research Tim Hulley for an introduction to concepts from the association’s annual economic analysis of the staffing industry. The Staffing Industry Playbook, which will be published…
Bullhorn Acquires KonaSearch
ASA-corporate partner Bullhorn has acquired KonaSearch, a Massachusetts-based software company that offers an advanced search and match solution for staffing and executive search businesses on the Salesforce platform. Acquiring KonaSearch provides Bullhorn with expertise and technology to support…
Inflation Worries Ease, But Business Executives Grow More Pessimistic About U.S. Economy
Some 26% of business executives said they were optimistic about the economy’s prospects over the next 12 months, down from 35% last quarter and 29% a year ago, according to the third-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey, which included 310 qualified responses from certified public…
Calculate the Benefits of Coming to Staffing World—Download the ROI Tool Kit
Are you ready to create your best future alongside the industry’s brightest leaders? Going to Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is a smart investment—one that will pay dividends to you and the future of your business. But how can you justify the time and expense—especially amid today’s challenges? Find out how to…
NFIB: Main Street Job Growth Stalls in August
Forty percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in August, up two points from July, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Labor quality as the top small business operating problem rose two points from July to 21%, the…
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