Are you ready to start your speaking and training journey? Are you looking for tips on figuring out what to say and how to find opportunities to say it? Hear from women who went through THRIVEx, the speaker incubator program developed by ASA to encourage women to become industry presenters, during the ASA webinar “Getting…
U.S. Core CPI Cools for First Time in Six Months in Relief for Fed
A measure of underlying U.S. inflation cooled in April for the first time in six months, a small step in the right direction for U.S. Federal Reserve officials looking to start cutting interest rates this year. The core consumer price index increased 0.3% from March, according to government data…
Career Gaps Pose Concern for 36% of U.S. Employers, Yet 95% Acknowledge Valid Explanations
Although sizable unexplained work gaps (36%) may deter some U.S. hiring managers from interviewing applicants, an overwhelming majority (95%) of decision-makers recognize valid reasons for such interruptions, according to a survey of 1,007 U.S. hiring decision-makers by Express Employment…
Department of Labor Announces ‘Access to Good Jobs for All’ as National Disability Employment Awareness Month’s 2024 Theme
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy will observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, with the theme “Access to Good Jobs for All.” NDEAM is a time to celebrate the contributions of disabled workers and highlight supportive, inclusive…
OFCCP Releases New Artificial Intelligence Guidance
The U.S. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced the release of a new artificial intelligence landing page, which encourages readers to “check back often for updates”…
Indeed to Lay Off 1,000 Workers
Job site Indeed will lay off about 1,000 employees—about 8% of its workforce—as it looks to simplify its organization. The company is not yet set up for growth after last year’s global slowdown in hiring caused multiple quarters of declining sales, Chris Hyams, chief executive officer, said in a…
Illinois Finalizes Regulations Interpreting Paid Leave for All Workers Act Four Months After Law Takes Effect
Final regulations interpreting the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which took effect Jan. 1, were published by the Illinois Department of Labor on April 30 and went into effect immediately. The act includes broad carveout language for employers with pre-existing paid leave policies, which…
New Employ Inc. Report on Job Seeker Perceptions
Nearly eight in 10 (79%) American workers are satisfied with their current jobs, and only 10% report that they are dissatisfied, according to a survey of 1,513 U.S. full-time and part-time workers by Employ Inc., a provider of recruiting and talent acquisition technologies. Despite this, 86% are…
Give Back to the Staffing Community—Participate in the ASA Mentor Match Program
Are you looking to support your colleagues and help advance future leaders in the staffing and recruiting industry? Enroll as a mentor in the ASA Mentor Match program. Mentor Match allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers. The goal of the program is to help members…
Businesses, Government See Progress in Cyber Hiring, With Exceptions
Federal and private-sector initiatives are generally making improvements to boost the U.S. cyber workforce, but some areas, including diversity, require urgent attention, according to officials and experts. There are enough workers to fill 82% of the open cybersecurity positions in the U.S.,…