Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed a bill that further delays implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (also known as the Time to Care Act). Contributions from employers and employees will begin on July 1, 2025, and covered employees will begin receiving benefits on July 1,…
Quarterly Survey Closes FridayβGet Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data
Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2024 is open through this Friday. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector. After completing the…
Free ASA Webinar TomorrowβGain Confidence as a Speaker
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Webinar Series, Part One: Developing a Path to Speaking Opportunities,” 2–3 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 speaking opportunities in the industry. In this…
Parents Poised to Quit Jobs if Boss Doesn’t Step Up
About three-fourth (78%) of working parents are more comfortable speaking up about family-related responsibilities with their employer than they used to be, according to a survey of 2,004 working parents by Bright Horizons, a global provider of high-quality early education and childcare, back-up…
10 Steps Employers Should Take to Protect Workers This Summer as Feds Prepare to Finalize Heat Rule
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health recently recommended that the agency proceed with its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a rule that would protect workers from heat illness and injuries. Even though a formal heat standard…
How Are Staffing Firms Using Technology?
With technological advances constantly offering new ways to source, engage, select, and hire candidates, navigating and understanding the technology landscape can be a challenge. ASA and Talent Tech Labs ran an industry-wide survey to understand how staffing firms are leveraging talent acquisition technology, and what their satisfaction is with specific tools and vendors. The results…
Smith + Howard Acquires VIP Search and VIP Solutions Businesses
Smith + Howard, a tax, accounting, and advisory firm based in Atlanta, has announced the acquisition of VIP Search Group LLC and VIP Solutions Group LLC, effective April 30. VIP, headquartered in Dallas, is a provider of accounting and finance consulting, recruiting services, and interim…
Justice Dept. Makes Arrests in North Korean Identity Theft Scheme Involving Thousands of IT Workers
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday multiple arrests in a series of complex stolen identity theft cases that officials say are part of a wide-ranging scheme that generates enormous proceeds for the North Korean government, including for its weapons program. The conspiracy involves…
DOL Announces AI Principles for Worker Well-Being
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a broad set of principles to guide employers and developers of artificial intelligence to ensure such technologies are designed and implemented to improve job quality and protect workers’ rights. The principles call for ethical development; transparency in…
LinkedIn and Microsoft Study Warns More People Want to Quit Their Jobs Now Than During the Great Resignation
Around 85% of professionals in the U.S. are looking for a new job this year, according to a survey of 31,000 individuals across 31 countries by technology giants LinkedIn and Microsoft. Meanwhile, LinkedIn has already witnessed a 14% surge in job applications per role since the fall. LinkedIn’s…
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