Nearly 83% of employers anticipate increasing (24.9%) or maintaining (57.7%) hiring for the college class of 2024, according to a survey of 267 companies by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. This leaves just 17.4% of respondents planning to decrease hires, but their planned cuts…
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: ATS, CRM, payroll, and accounting (back office) platform all-in-one recommendations Negotiating fee agreements Reference…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey
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, plus…
Online Labor Demand Rises in March
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in March to 151.4, up from a downwardly revised 145.9 in January. The 1.4% increase between March and February followed a 0.1% uptick between February and January. Overall, the index is down 7.8% from one year ago…
Is Your Company Award-Winning? Make This Your Year to Shine at a National Level
Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. ASA is now accepting applications for the ASA Elevate Awards and for the National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program. The deadline for applications…
In-House Legal Teams Face Rising Law Firm Costs and Talent Shortages Amid Increasing Workloads and Complexity
Challenges that have plagued general counsels for years are intensifying for under-resourced in-house legal departments and their overworked teams, according to a survey of 300 GCs by legal staffing provider Axiom. Some 96% of GCs had their budgets cut coming into 2024. Recruiting and retaining…
HW Staffing Solutions Acquires Top Prospect Group
HW Staffing Solutions, a commercial staffing firm providing services throughout the U.S., has acquired Top Prospect Group, headquartered in White Plains, NY. Top Prospect Group becomes the newest division of HW Staffing Solutions. In addition to specializing in providing businesses of all sizes…
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: How long is too long for an interview process Pursuing out-of-state hospital contracts Ways…
Don’t Miss Corrie LoGiudice at THRIVE Virtual Next Month
THRIVE virtual is an empowering event designed exclusively for women in the staffing industry. You’ll get inspiration from keynote speakers such as Corrie LoGiudice, explore breakout sessions tailored to empowering women in staffing, and network with like-minded and supportive peers. The half-day online event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place…
Resources Connection Inc. Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2024
Resources Connection reported revenue of $151.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, down 19.6% in constant currency from $186.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. The company reported net income of $2.6 million, down from $7.0 million in the year-ago…
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